Palestinians cool to expected Israeli offer
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Palestinian officials are rejecting an expected offer from Israel's prime minister to partially freeze West Bank settlement construction, even before it is made public. Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat says any freeze that does not include east Jerusalem is unacceptable.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office is refusing to comment on Israeli reports that he will announce the freeze later Wednesday. Earlier this week, Israel TV said the freeze would last for 10 months. (AP)
