Al-Quds (JERUSALEM), Dhu Al-Hijjah 03, 1431H, Nov 09, 2010, SPA -- Israel's plan to build new homes on occupied land should be countered by international recognition of a Palestinian state, the chief Palestinian negotiator said on Tuesday. Commenting on the deadlock over stalled peace talks, Saeb Erekat said it was clear from the latest announcement of building plans that Israel wants settlements, not peace. "Israeli unilateralism is a call for immediate international recognition of the Palestinian state," he said in a statement quoted by Reuters. --SPA 15:51 LOCAL TIME 12:51 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/834863