JERUSALEM, July 18, 2011 (WAFA) - The Israeli Ministry of the Housing Monday approved the construction of 340 housing units in Bitar settlement, south of Bethlehem, under the pretext of solving the housing problem in Israel.
Observers said they believe the Israeli government is trying to exploit public protest against the high cost of housing in Israel to lure Israelis to buy cheaper housing in West Bank settlements.
Israelis have been holding protests in major cities protesting the high cost of homes and rent in Israel.
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