Biden condemns Israel over homes plan (Rory McCarthy, The Guardian)

Joe Biden, the US vice-president, condemned a plan by Israel to build 1,600 homes on occupied Palestinian land in an East Jerusalem settlement. The Israeli interior ministry's approval of the plan cast a cloud over a visit to the country by Biden just hours after he pledged strong support for the Israeli government. Biden said: "I condemn the decision by the government of Israel to advance planning for new housing units."

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