[Jerusalem Post] Herb Keinon - Last week's meetings in Jerusalem between top U.S. and Israeli officials significantly improved the atmosphere, even though Israel made clear that zero construction in the settlements over an extended period is not a sustainable option. Israel cannot agree to a settlement freeze without having "an exit strategy" for renewing construction if the diplomatic process a freeze is meant to promote runs aground. The government has made clear it needs to ensure that "normal life" in the settlements will continue. While no new housing tenders in the settlements have been issued since Netanyahu became prime minister on March 31, there are basic needs that have to be met.
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