Israel approves building 90 settler units in al-Quds

The Israeli regime has approved the construction of 90 illegal settler units in the occupied East al-Quds ('Jerusalem') in apparent defiance of international calls to end such unauthorized activities in the Palestinian territories.

Israeli media reported that the construction permit for the illegal Gilo settlement was granted on Wednesday.

The development came a few days after Tel Aviv approved plans to construct 800 new housing units for settlers in and around East al-Quds.

According to reports, 560 and 140 units will be built in the illegal settlements of Ma’ale Adumim and Ramot, respectively.