41.   Attempts to expand settlements have increased tension between Palestinians and Israelis.

42.   Ben-Elissar was responding to criticism from President Clinton, who said expanding Jewish settlements in the West Bank was an obstacle to peace.

43.   But he vowed to prevent the creation of a Palestinian state, expand Jewish settlement and never share sovereignty over Jerusalem.

44.   But the messages were mixed, coming just a day after he promised to assist Jewish settlers in the West Bank and Gaza Strip to expand their settlements.

45.   But the Palestinians accused Israel of sabotaging peace by expanding Jewish settlements in Palestinian areas and warned the action would trigger more suicide bombings.

46.   But the Palestinians also accused Israel of sabotaging peace by expanding Jewish settlements and warned the action would trigger more suicide bombings.

47.   But the Palestinians also accuse Israel of sabotaging peace by expanding Jewish settlements and warn the action would trigger more suicide bombings.

48.   Despite U.S. criticism, Netanyahu has said he will continue to expand existing settlements.

49.   Despite U.S. criticism, Netanyahu insists he will continue to expand settlements in the West Bank and Gaza.

50.   Earlier this week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had assured European leaders that Israel would only expand settlements to accommodate natural growth.