Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat says he refuses to apologize for building in capital

After US censures Israel for plans to build 2,610 new units in Givat Hamatos, beyond the Green Line, Barkat says the construction is essential; Netanyahu: US should learn the facts first.

JERUSALEM MAYOR Nir Barkat speaks to The Jerusalem Post in City Hall’s Safra Square Thursday morning, hours before six rockets invade Jerusalem air space.

(photo credit: ELI MANDELBAUM)

ByDANIEL K. EISENBUD

OCTOBER 2, 2014 11:10

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat says he refuses to apologize for building in capital

After US censures Israel for plans to build 2,610 new units in Givat Hamatos, beyond the Green Line, Barkat says the construction is essential; Netanyahu: US should learn the facts first.

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