U.S. condemns Israel's planned construction in the West Bank

Israel's decision to build new housing in the West Bank could "undermine the pursuit of peace," White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said Wednesday. Israeli officials announced the construction last week, but say it's not a new project, but rather an expansion of an existing settlement that will house residents of another settlement that has been ordered demolished. "We did receive public assurances from the Israeli government that contradicts this announcement," Earnest said. "I guess when ...