Israel is under pressure to extend the UN moratorium on settlements in the West Bank . The settlements issue has emerged as a major sticking point in peace negotiations . The Quartet consists of the United States , Russia , the United Nations and the European Union . Housing watch group : Israel has already laid groundwork for 2,000 housing units .
Israel is under pressure to extend the UN moratorium on settlements in the West Bank . The settlements issue has emerged as a major sticking point in peace negotiations . Housing watch group : Israel has already laid groundwork for 2,000 housing units .