NEW : U.S. , Israeli sources confirm Israel provided advance notice of plans . Comment: Israel 's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was informed of the move . Palestinian negotiator says Israeli prime minister has chosen `` settlements over peace ''
NEW : U.S. , Israeli sources confirm Israel provided advance notice of plans . The new construction would be in the neighborhoods of Pisgat Ze'ev and Ramot . Israel 's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was informed of the move . Palestinian negotiator says Israeli prime minister has chosen `` settlements over peace ''