Unilateral annexation risks so much damage for such potentially short-term reward, and completely undermines the proposal's negotiated approach. So who's pushing it, and why?
American and Israeli officials involved in talks tell Haaretz that PM framed redrawing of borders as compensation to Palestinians for annexation of settlements
Washington requests closed-door session for Trump's special adviser to present details of administration's proposal before Palestinians submit draft resolution on matter to UN
In apparent contradiction, White House adviser also says US moving to recognize annexation of settlements within months, but adds plan aims to ultimately stop settlement expansion
'The trio who are next to him' drew up the White House deal, conveying 'Netanyahu's ideas,' says PA president, referring to Friedman, Greenblatt and Kushner
Senior official says Palestinian fate won't change if group of 22 countries doesn't change methods; CIA chief said to visit Ramallah, assure PA of opposition to snap annexation
US officials have indicated they are willing to alter components of proposal and ready to weigh Palestinian counteroffer -- but key territorial allocations appear non-negotiable
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