Vice President Joe Biden today that the U.S. is not in favor of Israel's decision to build 1,600 houses in a highly disputed area. Biden is the highest ranking member of the Obama administration to visit Israel, and met today with Israeli leaders to discuss plans to restart the peace process with Palestine. According to Biden, "The substance and timing of the announcement, particularly with the launching of proximity talks, is precisely the kind of step that undermines the trust we need right now." Unsurprsingly, lead Palestinian negotiators believe Israel's announcement of plans to build these homes is a deliberate attempt to derail peace talks. Indirect talks began between the two sides after an entire year of stalled negotiations. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has previously refused to enter negotiations unless Israel stops settlement construction in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Chris Bilbro
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