Resolution urging creation of 'list of efficient counter-measures' passes with huge majority; second motion urging government to recognize Palestinian state postponed for two weeks

Begin wanted to leave question of sovereignty over West Bank open, Oslo barred both sides from unilaterally changing territory's status. What justifies the change, and is it legal?

Left- and right-wing lawmakers say failure to 'adequately respond would encourage other states with territorial claims to disregard basic principles of international law'

FM Peters says measure would breach international law and 'pose significant risks to regional security'; Israeli envoy to Wellington rejects statement as 'based on a prediction'

In talking points sent to Likud MKs, PM's office says annexation will bring 'normalcy and stability' to West Bank settlers, stays mum on Palestinians' status

Israel Prize winner claimed for decades that Israeli democracy was eroding; was a controversial figure, called settlements 'cancer' and was injured in pipe bomb attack on his home

Luxembourg FM Jean Asselborn warns move would 'make it very difficult' for the EU to sign future agreements with Israel, explains why his country would recognize Palestinian state

In virtual briefings, Abdullah also tells congressional leaders that he has been attempting to convince the Palestinians to restart peace talks with Israel

Annexation will undermine all progress in Arab-Israeli ties, Yousef Al-Otaiba warned in Yedioth. But if Netanyahu calls it off? Then the sky is the limit, Palestinians be damned

Sarcastic, exasperated entries show Mandate-era leaders appalled by Arab violence, repulsed by Jewish 'arrogance,' espionage; sides seen as 'childish,' heralding today's conflict