David Friedman, his adviser, and a National Security Council official reportedly to make up American team; Israeli envoy, PM's aide, and Likud minister said set to represent Israel

Secret meeting was part of Emirati effort to cool regional tensions amid escalating Middle East violence, alarmed American officials, according to NY Times report

Jason Greenblatt warns that if traditional positions on conflict are readopted: 'Israel will likely continue to thrive and the Palestinians will continue to suffer'

Why does Trump's plan allow the Israelis to annex soon but have a Palestinian state only arise in four years? To 'bridge the asymmetry' between the two sides, David Friedman says

David Friedman denies threatening Israel, says he only wants to 'let people know where we stand'; also acknowledges 'differences of views' within White House on annexation timing

National security adviser warns Palestinians that resurgence of anti-Jewish hatred around the world means more Jews will immigrate to Israel and West Bank

8 out of 10 survey respondents say they are pro-Israel; Netanyahu's support of Trump tops list of reasons Jewish Americans are critical of Israeli policies

Israeli TV says PM proposed arrangement that would see US recognize Moroccan claims in disputed Western Sahara in exchange for Rabat improving relations with Jerusalem

Among less touted elements of Trump deal are proposals to free Palestinian prisoners, give 'Palestine' strip of land along Egypt border, and, maybe, let Jews pray on Temple Mount

Blue and White chief says Trump proposal will be 'basis for any future arrangement,' pledges to implement it in coordination with Jordan, Egypt