Why hasn't Israel given in to int'l pressure on construction in Jerusalem yet?

[Spectator]

Minister Yishai: Government will continue to build in Jerusalem

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3750033,00.html

In response to Russia's demand that Israel halt all construction in east Jerusalem, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Internal Affairs Eli Yishai (Shas) said, "The government of Israel is not the daughter company of any other regime.

"The government has a sovereign right to build according to its Jewish conscience despite all the pressures," he said. (Roni Sofer)

[Spectator]

France also joined the pressure:

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3750058,00.html

France summons Israel envoy over Jerusalem construction

French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner summoned Israel's ambassador to Paris, Daniel Shek, to discuss the construction in east Jerusalem.

"I will speak with the ambassador on issues related to the settlements and freedom of movement (in the West Bank)," Kouchner told reporters. (AFP)

[cjd]

France also joined the pressure:

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3750058,00.html

France summons Israel envoy over Jerusalem construction

French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner summoned Israel's ambassador to Paris, Daniel Shek, to discuss the construction in east Jerusalem.

"I will speak with the ambassador on issues related to the settlements and freedom of movement (in the West Bank)," Kouchner told reporters. (AFP)

When was the last time you ever remember France being on the correct side of an issue?

[Spectator]

France also joined the pressure:

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3750058,00.html

France summons Israel envoy over Jerusalem construction

French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner summoned Israel's ambassador to Paris, Daniel Shek, to discuss the construction in east Jerusalem.

"I will speak with the ambassador on issues related to the settlements and freedom of movement (in the West Bank)," Kouchner told reporters. (AFP)

When was the last time you ever remember France being on the correct side of an issue?

Never. But the problem is not France itself but the coalition of powers it joined. I wonder how long current Israeli govt will stand against the pressure and why it decided to resist it at all. It could have easliy given in as it did in case of construction in Judea and Samaria.

[cjd]

France also joined the pressure:

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3750058,00.html

France summons Israel envoy over Jerusalem construction

French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner summoned Israel's ambassador to Paris, Daniel Shek, to discuss the construction in east Jerusalem.

"I will speak with the ambassador on issues related to the settlements and freedom of movement (in the West Bank)," Kouchner told reporters. (AFP)

When was the last time you ever remember France being on the correct side of an issue?

Never. But the problem is not France itself but the coalition of powers it joined. I wonder how long current Israeli govt will stand against the pressure and why it decided to resist it at all. It could have easliy given in as it did in case of construction in Judea and Samaria.

It could be a few different reasons behind the resistance to outside pressure. I think that the main one is that Jerusalem is symbolic and giving in there would really set a bad precedence. It may just be that the little bell went off somewhere in Israel warning that giving in now with the administration in Washington would bring on a never ending requests for concessions that in the end would make it impossible for Israel to survive.

[HiWarp]

France also joined the pressure:

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3750058,00.html

France summons Israel envoy over Jerusalem construction

French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner summoned Israel's ambassador to Paris, Daniel Shek, to discuss the construction in east Jerusalem.

"I will speak with the ambassador on issues related to the settlements and freedom of movement (in the West Bank)," Kouchner told reporters. (AFP)

When was the last time you ever remember France being on the correct side of an issue?

In 1780 when they chose to align with the colonists and fight against the British during the Revolutionary War.

[Spectator]

Foreign Ministry responds to criticism from Moscow, Paris

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3750095,00.html

Ministry spokesman Yossi Levy said, "Jerusalem is the capital of Israel, it is united and the Jews can live there, as in Cape Town, New York, and Moscow. We will not accept a claim saying a Jew cannot live in his capital city." (Roni Sofer)

[Spectator]

France also joined the pressure:

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3750058,00.html

France summons Israel envoy over Jerusalem construction

French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner summoned Israel's ambassador to Paris, Daniel Shek, to discuss the construction in east Jerusalem.

"I will speak with the ambassador on issues related to the settlements and freedom of movement (in the West Bank)," Kouchner told reporters. (AFP)

When was the last time you ever remember France being on the correct side of an issue?

Never. But the problem is not France itself but the coalition of powers it joined. I wonder how long current Israeli govt will stand against the pressure and why it decided to resist it at all. It could have easliy given in as it did in case of construction in Judea and Samaria.

It could be a few different reasons behind the resistance to outside pressure. I think that the main one is that Jerusalem is symbolic and giving in there would really set a bad precedence. It may just be that the little bell went off somewhere in Israel warning that giving in now with the administration in Washington would bring on a never ending requests for concessions that in the end would make it impossible for Israel to survive.

If only these were really the reasons of Israeli goverment! It might be a turning point in transforming Israel to a truly independent and respected country.

[Kahane-Was-Right BT]

France also joined the pressure:

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3750058,00.html

France summons Israel envoy over Jerusalem construction

French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner summoned Israel's ambassador to Paris, Daniel Shek, to discuss the construction in east Jerusalem.

"I will speak with the ambassador on issues related to the settlements and freedom of movement (in the West Bank)," Kouchner told reporters. (AFP)

When was the last time you ever remember France being on the correct side of an issue?

I think France is actually summoning to put pressure on him and when they say 'freedom of movement' it means for Fakestinians, not Jews.   I read in Arutz Sheva that France is pressuring along with Russia against settlements.