Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said that Israel will build in al-Quds (occupied East Jerusalem), saying it is \"our right,\" The Jerusalem Post reported Saturday. He noted that the reason for the recent approvals of building plans over the Green Line were in response to the Palestinian upgrade to non-member state at the United Nations General Assembly, and were not connected to the upcoming elections. When asked whether Israel has a partner for peace in Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Netanyahu responded: \"You should ask him, why does he refuse to negotiate?\"