Plan is in violation of Netanyahu's commitment, U.S. says in unusually harsh statement.
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Amona, an unauthorized Israeli outpost in the West Bank, east of the Palestinian town of Ramallah. Under an Israeli Supreme Court order, the government must tear down the outpost by the end of 2016. May 18, 2016 (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
U.S. accuses Netanyahu of violating commitment with plans for new West Bank settlement
In unusually harsh statement, State Department ties timing of construction plans to signing of aid deal. U.S. official says White House was livid over timing of approval of plans, which seek to resettle residents of Amona.
Barak Ravid | 05.10.2016
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