Tel Aviv, Ramadan 15, 1432, Aug 15, 2011, SPA - The Israeli Occupation Authorities have approved building of 277 residential units in "Ariel" settlement to accommodate new settlers. The Israeli Defense Ministry had earlier approved the establishment of 100 housing units to accommodate the settlers who were evacuated from the Gaza Strip settlements. --SPA 13:32 LOCAL TIME 10:32 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/918044