 [Iran Press TV Latest] US Secretary of state Hillary Clinton has criticized Israel for its announcement this week of plans to build new housing units in East Jerusalem Al-Quds.
On Friday, Clinton told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Tel Aviv's latest settlement plans are a "deeply negative signal."
| Who, oh who will PM Netanyahu ignore next when they deliver this message, President Obama himself? |
She also said that the move has undermined trust and confidence in the so-called peace process.
| Good enough. Let the rest of the world feel what Israel has felt for some time. |
Clinton underlined that Israel is expected to take actions to improve the prospects for re-launching peace talks with Palestinians.
| And the Palestinians? What is expected of them, dear Secretary Clinton? |
The dispute opened up a rare diplomatic rift between the US and Israel, as the announcement for the new construction came while Vice President Joe Biden was in Israel.
| And then VP Biden returned the favour by showing up for a state dinner in his honour a full 90 minutes late. I'd say Obama's people and Netanyahu's are even on points. |
On Tuesday, Israel announced a decision to approve 16-hundred new housing units in East al-Quds. The move drew condemnation from the UN and even Israel's western allies. |