The Muslim man paid homage to Chabad Lubavitch leader Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, ahead of his appearance at Chabad's annual charity gala on Wednesday

The construction plans were delayed for years under international pressure, as they have far-reaching implications for the ability to reach a two-state solution. After the plan was approved, Minister Smotrich said, 'The Palestinian state is being erased – not with slogans, but with actions'