Ma’ale Adumim
The planned construction in the E-1 corridor could prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state, says the U.S. administration. Maale Adumim mayor: “The time has come to realize our control of these lands before others take them over.”
Palestinians in the E1 area east of Jerusalem seem unsupportive of the plan. Those in nearby Ma’ale Adumim eagerly await it. And the Bedouin are in smack-dab in the middle of everything.
The terrorist, believed to be a 24-year-old Palestinian, was shot dead by troops on the scene after ramming an officer with his van and then getting out to stab him; a pipe bomb was later found in his backpack.
Planned bypass road in the E1 zone between Jerusalem and Ma’ale Adumim part of an Israel plan to “sever the contiguity” of a potential Palestinian state, says PLO Secretary General Saeb Erekat.
Arab woman killed outside Jerusalem after attempted stabbing of Israeli guards
No Israelis were injured in the morning attack; police are investigating.
Palestinian Foreign Ministry: Decision to build additional housing units beyond Green Line completely prevents realization of two-state solution, frustrates efforts to advance peace process by cutting off Jerusalem from Palestinian territories.
Government to invest $756,000,000 into building housing units, public spaces and educational institutions in effort to develop Jerusalem suburb • Housing and Construction Minister Yoav Gallant says Judea and Samaria is a non-negotiable security asset.