Egypt: Israeli building in Jerusalem, West Bank endangers peace talks

Egypt's foreign minister and a visiting Palestinian official on Monday said Israel's construction plans for a contested east Jerusalem neighborhood and West Bank endanger the Mideast peace process.

A statement from the office of Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit said he has been having "urgent contacts" with US officials on the issue. Senior Palestinian official, Azzam al-Ahmed, also voiced concerns about the building during a meeting here Monday with Amr Moussa, the Arab League chief. (AP)