Israel extends 'settlement freeze' to September 30

Haaretz is reporting that Israeli and 'Palestinian' negotiators will meet in Jericho on Monday to discuss an extension of the 'settlement freeze,' with the 'freeze' already extended to September 30 (which is a Jewish holiday - so effectively make that October 1, which is a Friday, so make it October 3) so as to give the sides a full month to work things out. Senior Fatah negotiator Nabil Shaath,