Israeli settlement
“The question is not what will Trump do but what will Israel ask for."
“We do not believe that it is appropriate to attack the composition of the democratically-elected government of an ally.”
It affects almost all aspects of their lives.
“We cannot, in good conscience, do nothing, and say nothing."
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The approval came after Israel postponed authorization of hundreds of other homes ahead of a speech on the Middle East by the U.S. secretary of state.
The U.S. vetoed a similar measure in 2011.
The president-elect apparently upended years of careful planning.
"Peace between the Israelis and Palestinians will only come through direct negotiations."