The statement and the visit to Atarot were initiated and led by Chaim Silberstein, chairman of the “Keep Jerusalem” organization.
The Israeli government has informed the US that Israel won't be moving ahead with the construction of a much-needed neighborhood for Haredim (Ultra-Orthodox) in the Atarot section of northern Jerusalem.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that the government would increase the enforcement of legal planning and construction.
The attack happened at the northern end of the Begin highway.
4: 36 PM Stone throwing near the Gush Etzion tunnel roads 4:51 PM Firebombs causes a fire near Atarot. Firefighters can't get near to put it out due to massive stone throwing.The firefighters were eventually rescued by Border Police who used live fire. 5:24 PM Stoning in Hebron near Gross Square at Israeli cars. 7:43 […]