’Israel’ Sweetens Deal for 930 Settling Units in East Al-Quds

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"Israel" is to approve incentives for buyers of nearly 1,000 new settling units in Occupied al-Quds despite US attempt to revive the so-called "peace talks".

The plan, which will offer prospective buyers a huge discount on 930 new units to be built in "Har Homa", will be discussed by the "Israeli" municipality's finance committee on Monday, army radio and the Maariv newspaper reported.

If approved, the plan will lower the price of each new home by 100,000 shekels [$27,500] in a move which will be funded by the "Israeli" settling ministry.
Har Homa is located on east al-Quds' southern outskirts.

Last week, on the eve of US Secretary of State John Kerry's arrival, the municipal planning committee granted final approval for a further 69 new units in another area of "Har Homa".

"The plan to build more than 900 units in Har Homa was approved in 2011, with tenders issued and construction companies waiting in the wings to start work, but it has been on hold because of its sensitivity," Maariv said.

"Israeli" councilor Elisha Peleg, a member of Netanyahu's right-wing Likud party, made no effort to hide his delight.
"The temporary suspension of construction in the east is over, despite the visit of Secretary of State Kerry," he told army radio.

"There is no reason to halt construction anymore, because it is now proved that stopping construction in east has not brought about a renewal of negotiations with the Palestinians but has caused a severe shortage of housing," he said.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team