US renews opposition to new Israeli settlements

On eve of Olmert's visit to Washington, White House spokeswoman says Israel's plan to build some 900 more houses in east Jerusalem 'exacerbates the tensions when it comes to the negotiations with the Palestinians'. UN chief: Continued settlement construction is contrary to international law, Annapolis process
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The White House warned Israel Monday against plans to build 884 more houses in east Jerusalem, saying building such settlements "exacerbates the tensions" with the Palestinians.

"Our position on the settlements is that, you know, we don't believe that any more settlements should be built. And we know that it exacerbates the tensions when it comes to the negotiations with the Palestinians," said spokeswoman Dana Perino.

Jews must build in all parts of our land.