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The July 6th, 2010 meeting of the two leaders went much more smoothly than last time. Many Israelis expected President Obama to urge Prime Minister Netanyahu to extend the settlement freeze in Judea and Samaria. MK Danny Danon has stated that he feels it is Netanyahu’s responsibility to tell Obama that it is the right of Jews to live in Jerusalem, and the world must respect these rights. Danon firmly believes that the Prime Minister must adhere to the right-wing Likud platforms, and make sure building will resume on September 26th in Judea and Samaria.
President Obama began by stating that he strongly believes direct peace talks must occur before the 10-month building freeze in the settlements is up. Obama said, “I believe Prime Minister Netanyahu wants peace. I think he is willing to take risks for peace.” In response, Netanyahu simply stated that measures are being taken to further the peace process.
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Settler lobby ups pressure as Israel PM meets Obama
Pro-settler groups has stepped up pressure on Israel’s premier not to cave in during White House talks to demands that he extend a partial freeze on settlement construction in the West Bank.
JERUSALEM – Pro-settler groups stepped up pressure on Israel’s premier not to cave in during on Tuesday’s White House talks to demands that he extend a partial freeze on settlement construction in the West Bank.
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World Likud held a cornerstone-laying ceremony for a new neighborhood in eastern Jerusalem, named Nof Tzion, near the neighborhood of Jabel Mukabar. Attending the ceremony were Assemblyman Dov Hikind of New York, World Likud Chairman MK Danny Danon, World Likud CEO Rafael Cohen, and other activists.
The World Likud held a cornerstone-laying ceremony Wednesday for a new neighborhood in eastern Jerusalem, named Nof Tzion, near the neighborhood of Jabel Mukabar. Attending the ceremony were members of a delegation of Jewish Americans, some of whom are interested in buying real estate in the neighborhood. The group also included several Democratic party activists, and was led by Assemblyman Dov Hikind of New York.
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