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Quietly, Israel Backs Off New Settlements

Netanyahu talks tough, but US pressure keeps building suspended

By Jason Farago,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 19, 2009 9:19 AM CDT

(Newser) – Benjamin Netanyahu has struck a hawkish tone on settlements since returning to the Israeli premiership, and his cabinet ministers insisted as recently as Monday that "there is no choice but to continue building." But quietly, his government has agreed to Barack Obama's demand...   Read full story »

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