Construction is moving forward in E1 and Ma'ale Adumim. There is no need for American approval.
You and I will never agree on anything.
VP Peres Assures VP Cheney Regarding Maale Adumim Construction
17:25 Apr 10, '05 / 1 Nisan 5765
(IsraelNN.com) During their meeting in Washington last week, Vice Premier Shimon Peres told US Vice President Dick Cheney there are no immediate plans for the construction of thousands of new housing units in Maale Adumim. Mr. Peres added reports of planned construction are inaccurate, referring to an old plan that has existed through numerous administrations.
Peres explained to Cheney that the administration finds itself in a precarious situation due to the planned implementation of the Gaza Disengagement Plan, indicating the reported Maale Adumim construction appears to be a media hype to placate right-wing voters.
Peres attempted to draw attention to Israel’s desire for US financial assistance towards developing the Galilee and Negev areas, as well as seeking a White House appointed disengagement envoy to the region, seeking American assistance towards financing the implementation of the Gaza Disengagement Plan.
Cheney reiterated the White House’s objections to any Yesha (Judea, Samaria & Gaza) construction, including in the city of Maale Adumim <<
I am relying on articles like this for my opinion on that subject but will concede that you probably know that situation better than me. However, what is indisputable is that Israel is consistently giving up its rights in return for nothing in these supposed negotiations. Am I also wrong about the Philadelphia route? Am I also wrong they just got rolled on the border issue not even being allowed to use webcams to monitor the crossings? Am I wrong that everyone has overlooked the fact that the PA has done nothing to stop terrorism?