Ethan Bronner gives a label

This is how Ethan Bronner labels the Israeli illegal settlement plan: "An ill-timed municipal housing announcement..." So it is just ill-timed. Also, notice that the Western press and the Saudi Arab press now talk about pressures on Netanyahu from his "right-wing coalition partners." So Likud is not right-wing anymore? And the right-wing Kadima (founded by Sharon) is now referred to as centrist. Pretty soon, the US media will be referring to Netanyahu as the far-left Israeli leader. (thanks Laurel)