The Kadima party harshly condemned the Interior Ministry's authorization of 1,600 housing units in east Jerusalem, saying, "this is a new record for political stupidity."
A party spokesman said, "Netanyahu does not control his cabinet. Lacking leadership and lacking a path, every minister acts irresponsibly. Netanyahu's political survival games damage Israel's vital interests. When the defense minister criticizes his government, it's official – there is no prime minister in Israel and the right hand does not know what the left hand is doing." (Roni Sofer)