Publication Date:
Thu, 2010-11-25 23:03
The Obama administration is asking Israel for a 90-day moratorium on settlement building after a 10-month break expired in September. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has yet to commit to a renewal. He says he is waiting for written US assurances.
Peace negotiations stalled over a Palestinian demand for a total freeze.
Olmert resigned over corruption charges, leaving office in early 2009. In a rare appearance before foreign correspondents Thursday, he said he wouldn't have agreed to a settlement freeze in the first place, but he would not turn down such a request from Israel's closest ally.
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