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Last update - 13:50 03/07/2008 Barak okays construction of dormitory at Hebron seminary By Uri Blau, Haaretz Correspondent Tags: Israel, Hebron, yeshiva Defense Minister Ehud Barak last week authorized construction of a dormitory at a religious school in the Beit Romano neighborhood of Hebron. The yeshiva was surprised to learn it had gained approval, having only heard of it after a Haaretz inquiry on the matter. The yeshiva said construction had been delayed for years due to a defense ministry ban. Advertisement The interim head of the yeshiva, Rabbi Hananel Etrog, said Barak's predecessor, MK Amir Peretz, had refused to approve the request. "We've been working on this for years," said Etrog. The Beit Romano neighborhood was built in the 1980s and is home to the Shavei Hebron yeshiva and its 250 students. The area was returned to Jewish control after six Israelis were killed near the Beit Hadassah stronghold in 1981. As part of the construction project, a multi-storied structure will be added to the existing building to serve as a residence hall for students. Planning for the yeshiva's construction began in the 1990s, but has undergone multiple changes due to requirements for various permits and defense ministry approval. The approval runs contrary to a recent Israeli promise to the U.S. that it would freeze construction in existing settlements. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said during her visit to the region in March that she warned Israel to cease construction as it would harm the peace process. Hebron, which has been the site of multiple clashes between settlers and Palestinians, is considered a particularly contentious site in the West Bank. The defense ministry said that approval had been given "for expansion and not for new construction. All authorizations are given legally and according to procedure." Related articles: Rights group: Steep rise in violence against Hebron Palestinians Last Jew to leave Hebron after 1929 massacre to back settler claims Gov't bans Hebron settlers from winterizing controversial house Bookmark to del.icio.us   Against his release Mother of Kuntar victim appeals to President Peres against his release. Gloom and doom How many missiles will be fired from Iran, Syria, Lebanon in the next war?   1.   BARAK IS MUCH BETTER 16:11  |  Robert 03/07/08   2.   Hevron is the first Jewish capital where King David reigned 16:39  |  Avraham 03/07/08   3.   Reward the worst settlers 17:23  |  Dave Duncan 03/07/08   4.   Thank you Barak from a Palestinian! 17:29  |  Ismail 03/07/08   5.   GOOD NEWS!!! 18:43  |  Miriam Ashkelon 03/07/08   6.   Dave Duncan - do you know any settlers in.. 18:47  |  Miriam 03/07/08   7.   Number 4 Ishmael 18:50  |  Miriam 03/07/08   8.   It has belonged to Jews since Avraham 19:20  |  When will they getit 03/07/08   9.   #6 - Miriam 19:24  |  MichaelF 03/07/08   10.   Miriam 6 19:29  |  potobac 03/07/08   11.   Incitement 22:00  |  Jan Elshout 03/07/08   12.   To #6 The Real Terrorists of Hebron 22:20  |  Zw 03/07/08   13.   Beit Romano was built by a Jew in 1879; Yeshiva est. early 1900`s 22:41  |  Moshe 03/07/08   14.   One state solution + free market 23:13  |  David G 03/07/08   15.   None is prevented to look for facts 23:41  |  Sens 03/07/08   16.   jewish hebron? 23:57  |  yuval 03/07/08   17.   #9 MichaelF 00:14  |  Boycott 04/07/08   18.   "Expansion and not new construction." 01:38  |  Maureen Ann 04/07/08   19.   Another obstacle to peace 01:54  |  Janice 04/07/08   20.   A question for Miriam 01:57  |  Janice 04/07/08

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