GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–13 May 2013 – A United Nations independent expert today called on Israel to immediately halt construction of a settlement highway that would cut through the Palestinian community of Beit Safafa endangering the livelihoods of some 9,300 people.
“The projected six-lane highway extending 1.5 kilometres will do irreparable damage to the community, cutting off local roads and blocking access to kindergartens, schools, health clinics, offices, and places of worship,” warnedthe Special Rapporteur on the…
