RAMALLAH- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says he asked the US to settle his dispute with Israel over settlement expansion. Israel's 10-month freeze on new construction in West Bank settlements ends Sept. 26. Israeli officials have indicated they will not extend the freeze as is, but Abbas has said he'll quit peace talks with Israel unless it is extended. Abbas told reporters Monday he asked the US to "intervene" in the issue. The dispute is expected to take center stage in talks between Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next week. Settlements take up land the Palestinians want for a state. The US relaunched negotiations last week after nearly two years, promising to play an active role.