A Palestinian authority spokesman, Abdullah Abdullah, said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must commit to a full settlement freeze, not a partial one.

VOA: standard.2009.11.26

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his government wants peace with the Palestinians, but that it requires holding back "the forces of terror led by Iran."

VOA: standard.2009.09.24

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday said he hopes the flurry of visits by high-ranking U.S.officials will help re-launch the peace negotiations as soon as possible.

VOA: standard.2009.10.30

Last week,Israel won praise from U.S.President Barack Obama when it said it has not approved any new housing projects in the West Bank since Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took office five months ago.

VOA: standard.2009.08.23