Prefabricated homes are seen in this general view of the West Bank Jewish settlement of Eli, south of Nablus May 7, 2014. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel announced on Thursday plans to build some 3,000 more settler homes in occupied territory in response to the inauguration of a Palestinian unity government backed by Hamas Islamists opposed to the Jewish state's existence.
Housing Minister Uri Ariel said he had issued notices inviting bids to construct 1,500 housing units. Israeli officials said that in addition, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had ordered planning to proceed for a further 1,500 settler dwellings.
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