-- Israel canceled controversial plans to construct thousands of new homes in East Jerusalem and on the West Bank , hours after the announcement sparked strong criticism . East Jerusalem cancels plans for thousands more settlements . PM Ariel : `` This is a meaningless step - legally and in practice '' thousands settlement homes were planned for West Bank , Israel .
East Jerusalem cancels plans for thousands more settlements . PM Ariel : `` This is a meaningless step - legally and in practice '' thousands settlement homes were planned for West Bank , Israel .