Netanyahu ... down a slippery road? or is it just "a show"?

" YNETnews: .... A source in Benjamin Netanyahu's office clarified Tuesday evening that such approvals "are not handled by the prime minister. "Netanyahu's associates attempted to minimize the implications of the American and British criticism following the plan to expand the neighborhood, ......

"The Americans know very well that the Israeli agreement to freeze the construction does not include Jerusalem," one of the sources said.

The aides chose to address the American response only, ignoring the even harsher criticism voiced by Britain. "The Americans are well aware of the prime minister's stand on the matter, and therefore it would be a mistake to refer to the Americans' statements as a crisis. There are things that are not seen by everyone," one of the sources said, expressing his confidence that the tension would be over within a week......

The state officials hinted that the remarks made by Washington were simply a show. "The Americans want the entire issue of the territories to be clarified in the permanent agreement, and don't want the sides – mainly Israel – to create facts on the ground. However, Israel's stand on the matter is unequivocal – Jerusalem will not be part of any discussion on reducing construction," one of the sources said.

Deputy Finance Minister Yitzhak Cohen said earlier that "the United States is acting like a bull in a china shop. A unilateral stance prevents any chance for dialogue. The Americans should learn from the past."