The United States has basically told the Israelis that they cannot erect housing in their own country . . . specifically in their capital city, Jerusalem.
Could you imagine what would happen if China told the U.S. that it must suspend all new housing in certain parts of our nation . . . especially Washington, D.C.?
Our present leaders have told Israel that we will embargo all future military sales unless the Jewish people agree to Obama's demands.
In layman's terms this is blackmail. Personally, I would not want to be in the shoes of the present administration in Washington.
God will fight for Israel. That is a guarantee!
Here is a "must-read" if you have interest in Israel:
http://www.commentarymagazine.com/blogs/index.php/tobin/279091
The "Palestinians" living inside Israel's borders are at the heart of the matter. And the Bible speaks clearly and specifically in Numbers 33:55-56:
"But if you fail to drive out the people who live in the land, those who remain will be like splinters in your eyes and thorns in your sides. They will harass you in the land where you live. And I will do to you what I had planned to do to them."
Those who are so concerned about the Jewish people building homes in their own country will be completely shocked when Israel as a nation expands its borders, which will include all the land God promised them in Numbers 34:1-12!
Pay careful attention: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq!
Get a map of the area and check it out. You will be amazed!