Arava Institute for Environmental Studies predicts West Bank move would also freeze essential cooperation on environmental issues, likely intensify effects of climate change

But such a country would have to ensure equal democratic rights for all its citizens, stresses PM Omar Razzaz

2 Israelis were seriously injured in 2018 attack by hammer-wielding Taher Halef, who will face 19 years in prison under a plea deal

Also, Netanyahu tells UK's Boris Johnson that Israel remains committed to peace negotiations with Palestinians based on 'creative and realistic' Trump plan

Why the prime minister is still pushing to apply Israeli sovereignty to parts of the West Bank, despite legions of critics and even disquiet in the Trump White House

Amman has reportedly made clear to Jerusalem, US and European countries that it opposes any sovereignty move; Trump envoy Berkowitz to meet Monday with Netanyahu, Gantz, Ashkenazi

Ramallah official tells TV network message conveyed via Jordan said Jerusalem no longer planning to annex the Jordan Valley

Yossi Cohen said to bring Abdullah a message from Netanyahu with relations between the two countries under threat

Monarch tells US lawmakers plans to annex settlements and Jordan Valley are 'unacceptable' and he remains full committed to establishment of an independent Palestinian state

Abdullah also refuses to schedule meeting with Defense Minister Benny Gantz to discuss Israeli plans, according to Palestinian report