Netanyahu says Israel firmly rejects pressure not to build in Jerusalem

Reuters

09 May, 2021, 04:45 pm

Last modified: 09 May, 2021, 04:45 pm

Netanyahu says Israel firmly rejects pressure not to build in Jerusalem

Reuters

09 May, 2021, 04:45 pm

Last modified: 09 May, 2021, 04:45 pm

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: Abir Sultan/Pool via REUTERS

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: Abir Sultan/Pool via REUTERS

Israel "firmly rejects" pressure not to build in Jerusalem, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday following spreading international condemnation of planned evictions of Palestinians from homes in the city claimed by Jewish settlers.

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