Bush Won't Press End To Israeli Settlements; White House Stance Leaves Palestinians Cold From: The Washington Post | Date: July 28, 2002| Author: Peter Slevin | Copyright 2002 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post.Copyright information

As President Bush develops his latest approach to the Israeli- Palestinian conflict, the administration does not intend to make a significant effort to curb the continued expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank, one of the most troubling irritants to Palestinians.

The White House routinely calls on the Israelis to stop settlement activity, but U.S. officials have concluded that there is nothing to be gained in further pressing Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, an impassioned promo...

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