US slams new housing in east Jerusalem as 'counter-productive'
The United States criticized Israel on Monday for authorizing 600 more housing units in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Pisgat Ze'ev, describing the move as "counter-productive."
"We've relayed our strong concerns to the government of Israel, that this kind of activity, particularly as we try to relaunch meaningful negotiations is counter-productive and undermines trust between the parties," said State Department spokesman Philip Crowley. (AFP)
