US condemns new east Jerusalem settlements

Published:

03.09.10, 22:08 / Israel News

The White House's top spokesman says the United States condemns Israel's approval of 1,600 new settlements in disputed east Jerusalem.

Robert Gibbs on Tuesday told reporters that Vice President Joe Biden, visiting Israel, would issue a detailed statement shortly. Gibbs says President Barack Obama's position on the settlements is known by both the Israelis and the Palestinians. (AP)