Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Israel Rebuked for Controversial East Jerusalem Housing Construction by Scott Bobb The governments of Europe and the United States have criticized Israel for announcing it will build 2,600 new housing units in a sensitive part of East Jerusalem. They believe it hinders efforts to secure a peace accord with the Palestinians. Activists say the new neighborhood would complete a band of Jewish areas separating Jerusalem from nearby Bethlehem. Scott Bobb visited the site and has this report. __________________________________________________________________ [1]http://www.voanews.com/media/video/2476895.html References 1. http://www.voanews.com/media/video/2476895.html