Clinton: Israeli Home Demolitions 'Unhelpful'

Israel has issued orders to destroy many Palestinian homes in Jerusalem

Palestinians say they cannot receive proper building permits from Israeli authorities, and the planned demolitions are means to assert Israel's control over the disputed city.

"Clearly, this kind of activity is unhelpful," Clinton said, adding that she would raise it with the Israeli government as well as municipal officials in Jerusalem. She said such actions violate the "road map," a U.S.-backed peace plan. Full Story »

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by Dwight Rousu - Mar. 4, 2009

The Clinton statements are reported, along with the story of the particular demolitions being planned by Israel.

Small progress is shown in opposing demolitions. The strange denial of the democratically elected Hamas government is continued. Can the ship be turned around?

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