Israel on Tuesday hotly defended its new construction plans for disputed east Jerusalem against criticism from President Barack Obama, Palestinians and the European Union â€'' insisting it never agreed to halt the building and sharpening a crisis that threatens to derail peace talks.
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Israel defends construction in east Jerusalem
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Arab League condemns decision to build settlement
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Israel must choose between settlements, peace:
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Israel renews threats against Iran
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Mideast bankers defend sovereign wealth funds
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Carter defends plan to meet Hamas leaders despite criticism
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Obama reaffirms support for Israel
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Israel pledges to remove roadblocks
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Netanyahu speech expected to agree on road map
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Netanyahu to press case for stronger 'red lines'
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Turkey, Israel to face new crisis over Göktürk project
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Israel jockeying for position in me leadership:
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Israel threatens Britain ..
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Ehud Olmert denies taking bribes
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Ehud Olmert pleads not guilty to charges
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'Israel may lease east Jerusalem from a Palestinian State'
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Israel denies entry to pro-Palestinian activists