Home / WorldIsrael says it is halting plans to explore new settlement constructionAP12 Nov, 2013 09:55 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditJERUSALEM (AP) Israel says it is halting plans to explore new settlement construction.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from WorldNew ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, December 26, 2025Watch25 Dec 06:30 PMWorldPope urges Russia, Ukraine dialogue in Christmas blessing25 Dec 05:18 PMWorldHero cop pictured for first time at home since Bondi Beach terror attack25 Dec 02:57 AMSponsoredThe Bay’s secret advantage07 Dec 09:54 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.