The local planning and construction committee today (Wednesday) approved the expropriation of land required for public buildings and roads to allow construction on the plane hill, which is across the Green Line. This is a controversial area, as construction on the site will interrupt a territorial continuum of the Arab neighborhoods in East Jerusalem. This opposition joins the opinion of the international community which is reluctant to promote development plans in this area.

The announcement of the expropriation comes just one day after Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and US Vice President Kamla Harris met in Washington. At the meeting, Lapid said in the opening statements that his visit was intended to strengthen bipartisan support for Israel. " Even when we have disagreements, we know that our goal is the same. We also agree that the Palestinians should have a good life and hope ."

Jerusalem Local Planning and Building Commissioner Yehuda Freudiger said that "I was happy to be a partner today in promoting Givat Hamatos' construction plan. Jerusalem is desperate for construction, Givat Hamatos is an ideal place that does not harm nature and is close to existing neighborhoods.

All Jerusalem lovers and environmentalists should do everything To promote the plan and not let political pressures delay it."

Well done Israel! Keep building!

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