“Israel” plans new settlement in Al-Quds

Despite mounting international pressure, "Israel" is planning to construct yet another settlement in Ras Amud, in east Al Quds (Jerusalem).

Ir Amim, an "Israeli" NGO said on Thursday that the Ras Amud settlement plan has been submitted to Jerusalem Municipality's Planning Department for approval. Ras Amud is a Palestinian neighborhood that borders Mount Olives cemetery.

According to resources, the plan aims at linking Maale Adumim settlements with east Al Quds (Jerusalem) by annexing Palestinian lands in that area, Ir Amim said, adding that 104 "luxurious" housing units, including other facilities such as a kindergarten, a synagogue, a country club with swimming pool and a huge parking lot, are planned for the settlers.

The two settlements would bring comfort to 1,000 "Israeli" families at the expense of Palestinian homes.

The settlements are usually constructed on Palestinian land illegally confiscated by the "Israeli" government.