For Obama, Israel's Timing on Settlements Is Old News.

The article reports on U.S. President Barack Obama's disagreement on the Jewish settlement planned by Israel. Daniel C. Kurtzer, former American ambassador states that U.S. has warned Israel not to build in the area adjoining East Jerusalem known as E1 as it may result to the creation of Palestinian states. Furthermore, Tommy Vietor, spokesman for the National Security Council adds that the actions are harmful and makes it tougher to resume direct negotiations or attain a two-state solution.