Controversial project that would split West Bank into north and south has been on hold for decades due to international pressure; settler leader hails 'historical achievement' The post Smotrich to okay 3,

Construction in E1 is great news for Jerusalem. We are taking responsibility for our future. The world may oppose it now - but will recognize it later.

Israeli finance minister directly links green-lighting 3,000 housing units in West Bank with killing two-state solution, days after western states said they would recognise Palestine