Netanyahu is under pressure to extend the 10-month moratorium on building in the West Bank . The settlements issue has emerged as a major sticking point in peace negotiations . Israel says it will not allow any more construction until an agreement with Palestinians over security and borders can be reached, but Palestinian officials say they are ready for talks without preconditions. Netanyahu said that if all sides are serious in their efforts , it would be possible to arrive at a framework for lasting peace within the year . ` Israel has already done groundwork for 2,000 housing units .
Netanyahu is under pressure to extend the 10-month moratorium on building in the West Bank . The settlements issue has emerged as a major sticking point in peace negotiations . Israel says it will not allow any more construction until an agreement with Palestinians over security and borders can be reached, but Palestinian officials say they are ready for talks without preconditions. Israel has already done groundwork for 2,000 housing units .