Israel halts settlements plan

Israel’s prime minister has abruptly halted a plan to explore the potential construction of thousands of new homes in West Bank settlements.

Israel halts settlements plan

Israel’s prime minister has abruptly halted a plan to explore the potential construction of thousands of new homes in West Bank settlements.

Benjamin Netanyahu said the move had created an “unnecessary confrontation” with the international community that threatened to weaken his campaign against Iran’s suspect nuclear programme.

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