Strict policies in the West Bank affect holiday tourism

On Sunday, the Israeli government said it will build nearly 700 new homes in east Jerusalem, defying international pressure to cease settlement construction on Palestinian land. The Palestinian authority, the European Union and an unnamed u-s official condemned the announcement. In November, Prime Minister Netanyahu agreed to a partial settlement freeze that did not include east Jerusalem. Meanwhile, residents of the west bank continue to struggle with other Israeli policies, including border restrictions that are affecting holiday tourism. From Bethlehem, FSRN's Ghassan Bannoura reports.