Russia urges Israel to reconsider Jerusalem construction

Russia has urged Israel to reconsider its plans to build 240 new housing units in Jerusalem neighborhoods located beyond the Green Line, the Russian foreign minister said in a statement on his website.

According to the Russian news agency, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov wrote, "We consider it important that the sides avoid unilateral actions which may affect the fate of settlements." France and the United States have also expressed their disappointment with the Israeli move. (Ynet)