Israel halts permits for settlements in West Bank

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

JERUSALEM -- Israel has quietly moved to halt new housing projects in the West Bank, while outwardly rebuffing U.S. pressure to stop construction in its settlements, Israeli government officials, peace activists and settlers said Tuesday.

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