Instead, he and others have said the new Government will expand existing settlements.

Israel is continuing to expand established settlements, now home to 220,000 Jews.

His Government's written guidelines address the issue of expanding existing settlements obliquely.

Palestinian officials claimed that Israel had seized land around the village to expand nearby settlements.

"We are continuing to expand Jewish settlement in Jerusalem."

The Spanish never settled in the region, however, and the British always returned to expand their trade and settlement.

All the approvals were for expanding existing settlements.

The population is, however, gradually decreasing due to habitat loss, caused by expanding human settlements and poaching for its superior meat.

The Israelis would not unilaterally expand settlements, confiscate property or demolish houses.

He should also limit his Government's plans for expanding Jewish settlements in the West Bank.