U.S.: Israel’s East Jerusalem demolitions pose obstacle to peace 
U.S. State Department Spokesman Philip Crowley On Wednesday criticized Israel’s recent demolition of Palestinian houses in East Jerusalem, saying that it was precisely “the kind of unilateral action that undermines trust.”
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Council approves construction of 32 new homes in East Jerusalem The Jerusalem municipal planning committee on Monday approved construction of 32 new apartments in a Jewish neighborhood across the Green Line, despite the Obama administration’s declared opposition to building in the eastern part of the city. “We will continue to plan and build in every neighborhood in this city and we will not allow external forces to intervene,” said Elisha Peleg, a member of the Jerusalem Municipal Planning and Construction Committee. (Read more from haaretz.com)
Israelis inciting anti-Israel boycotts could soon be forced to pay dearly The Knesset approved on Wednesday an initial reading of a bill calling for heavy fines to be imposed on Israeli citizens who initiate or incite boycotts against Israel. If approved into law, the fines would apply to anyone boycotting Israeli individuals, companies, factories, and organizations. (Read more from haaretz.com)
‘Unprecedented police brutality’ at East Jerusalem protest Every weekend, Israeli protesters demonstrate alongside the Arab locals against settler activity in the Arab neighborhood. The demonstrators decry the settlers’ takeover of several homes in the area. Participating in Friday’s protest were renowned Israeli author David Grossman and former Meretz MK Zahava Gal-On. The clash erupted when demonstrators tried to make their way to the contested homes in the neighborhood. (Read more from haaretz.com)
On one hand, many Israelis are part of a long “left” tradition of tolerance. On the other, many (the ones who seem to control their government, and strongly influence ours), think God wants them to colonize all the land in Biblical Israel.