TEL AVIV, September 2, 2009 (WAFA)- Israeli without Portfolio Minister Yossi Peled (Likud) said Tuesday that the government had no plans to freeze construction in settlements or in Jerusalem.

'I have heard with my own ears that there is no agreement on freezing construction in settlements,' he said.

Peled said he heard while visiting Germany with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that 'Jews will continue to live and build in Jerusalem'.

Regarding the peace process he said, 'We must talk with whoever is willing to talk with us, but we mustn't lose our assets.'