Israeli bulldozes demolishes part of a hotel in part of East Jerusalem . Plans to demolish the hotel were announced last month by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government as it seeks to expand Jewish settlements on occupied land and build more homes for Jews there. Israel demolished part of the hotel as part of a plan to build 20 housing units for Jews in a predominantly Palestinian neighborhood of East Jerusalem . Palestinians denounce the action while Israel has defended it .
Israeli bulldozes demolishes part of a hotel in part of East Jerusalem . Plans to demolish the hotel were announced last month by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government as it seeks to expand Jewish settlements on occupied land and build more homes for Jews there. Palestinians denounce the action while Israel has defended it .