Israel is risking another confrontation with the US by demolishing a record number of Palestinian homes in Jerusalem.
The move comes just days before US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrives here.
Jerusalem city authorities demolished five houses in Arab neighbourhoods on Tuesday, an unprecedented number on one day.
...The move has been condemned by Ir Amim - an organisation promoting coexistence in Jerusalem... "The extreme behaviour of the municipality is an irresponsible step that could escalate the situation in the city and bring it to a new boiling point."
..."It is clear that not only is the Jerusalem municipality not keeping its word but it is pursuing the most extreme policy in this area that the city has seen for years." Full story
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