Israel has indicated it might agree to a limited freeze, possibly allowing for the completion of thousands of homes under construction.

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The issue is far from being settled. The United States has called for Israel to freeze settlement construction, but in response Israel insisted the freeze would be time-limited and exclude settlements currently under construction.

VOA: standard.2009.09.13

China State Construction Engineering Corporation Limited specializes in construction industry, real estate industry and international engineering contracting industry.

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Another factor is that adequate sites for construction are limited by the territory's hilly terrain.

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The DSC Prize, now in its third year, is sponsored by the construction company DSC Limited, principal sponsor of the Jaipur Festival.

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