Last Update: 27/10/2003 22:40 U.S. calls tenders for West Bank housing units 'provocation' By Aluf Benn, Haaretz Correspondent, Haaretz Service and News Agencies The United States government has issued a harsh condemnation of Israel's decision to issue tenders for 153 housing units in the West Bank settlement of Karnei Shomron, calling the move a "provocation." U.S. officials relayed the government's warning, adding that Washington was likely to get the impression that Israel is not fulfilling its commitment regarding the settlements, and said this could lead the U.S. to cut the loan guarantees to Israel by the amount of money Israel...