Israel rejects US criticism, says no new settlements planned

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3. This has happened twice before

First, Biden visit when there was a made up anger about Israeli settlements, with aim of getting Israel to release PLO prisoners I think.

Second, after Netanyahu election, when they said Israel had rejected two-state solution. I think that had aim of softening criticism on Iran deal, can't remember exactly.

In this case, the US is exclaiming its fury that Israel had given assurances. From CNN
The "public assurance" came in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's June 2009 speech at Bar Ilan University where he said, "The territorial issues will be discussed in a permanent agreement. Till then we have no intention to build new settlements or set aside land for new settlements."

So, in this case there was no new land set aside and no new settlement, and it was not a proximate statement. So definitely just for show.

It is either (1) cover from allies who are upset about Israel arms deal, showing we are tough with Israel, (2) preparing for allowing UN resolution against Israel by saying this leaves no choice, (3) something new about to come out about Iran deal???

Anyway, within Israel, I don't imagine they take this fury seriously when it seems to just be for show - boy who cried wolf from their perspective - except for the fact that it might signal some other intent.