I’m guessing this will infuriate Obama.

Via The Hill:

Israel plans to announce construction plans for more Jewish settlements next week when it releases two dozen Palestinian prisoners, according to multiple reports.

“Israel will declare new building in the settlements next week,” an Israeli official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Reuters on Wednesday.

The announcement will likely draw sharp criticism from the United States, which recently warned Israel not to engage in such projects in the near future. Palestinian negotiators have said it could damage already weak negotiations.