Obama admin BLASTS Israel for new construction in East Jerusalem

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The Obama administration is once again condemning Israel publicly for new construction in East Jerusalem.

According to the YNET News, the White House actually called into question Israel’s commitment to peaceful negotiations with Palestinians and suggested that if they continue with this construction, it would distance Israel from “even its closest allies”:

The White House says that if Israel were to move forward with a controversial housing development in east Jerusalem, it would distance Israel from, quote, “even its closest allies.” …

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says that the 2,500-unit project would only draw “condemnation” from the international community. He says it would also call into question Israel’s commitment to peaceful negotiations with Palestinians.

This is a backhanded slap at Israel from the Obama administration, obviously threatening less cooperation between Israel and the US unless Israel ceases with the construction.

And this happened just after Netanyahu left the White House.

YNET News also reports that the State Department chimed in with a similar statement:

State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki also condemned the move, saying the step would also send a “troubling message” if the Israeli government proceeded with tenders and construction.

“This development will only draw condemnation from the international community, distance Israel from even its closest allies, poison the atmosphere not only with the Palestinians but also with the very Arab governments with which Prime Minister (Benjamin) Netanyahu said he wanted to build relations,” Psaki told a briefing.

In addition, it would “call into question Israel’s ultimate commitment to a peaceful negotiated settlement,” she added.

It’s absurd that Israel is expected to even negotiate with these Jew haters. But for the Obama administration to condemn Israel’s construction in Jerusalem, the capital of Israel, without saying a word to Israel’s enemies who constantly talk about marching on Jerusalem and killing the Jews is vile and disgusting.


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