Umbrella group of West Bank mayors says it will not agree to plan that allows for establishment of Palestinian state, 'which would pose a major threat to Israel'

After meeting with Netanyahu on plan, Jordan Valley mayor says PM trying to sell them on Palestinian state 'that won't really be a state'

West Bank mayors will stay at same hotel as Netanyahu in order to receive updates in real time on his meetings at White House

Claiming that PM will not be able to form coalition, Yoav Kisch says he's backing rival 'out of a deep commitment to the Israeli right'

Samaria Regional Council chairman and head of Likud settler lobby, Yossi Dagan, thanks Netanyahu but says he won't be able to form government, backs rival

Jordan Valley Regional Council head David Elhayani edges out candidate who'd been backed by group of council chairmen seeking more aggressive approach in lobbying government

Candidates vying to chair Yesha council of West Bank mayors undeterred by likelihood of less gushing support from Jerusalem and potential changing of friendly guard in Washington

Presented with new information underlying urgency of step for Mevo'ot Yeriho, attorney general withdraws his opposition; final move will only be green-lighted by next government

'Security and settlements go together,' says local settler leader, adding that PM's promise was 'not a total surprise'

Local authorities, many of whom hail from PM's Likud party, rejoice over move, but others express skepticism, call for government to go further