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?

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

Palestinian leader says a 'full boycott' still an option 'if the Americans continue with this project,' after warning he'd cut all relations in response to Trump peace plan

Palestinian official adds, however, that 'there will be major consequences' if Israel annexes parts of the West Bank; adds that relations between two sides are 'extremely tense'

Muscat felt Israel would benefit from dialogue, as US was already holding secret talks that led to 2015 deal, Channel 13 reports; Mossad chief Pardo thought idea worth considering

Though Jerusalem was eager to quickly apply sovereignty to areas of West Bank, hesitation in Washington, Palestinian fury and worried army chiefs have slowed down such notions

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

President says 'nobody' will change Israel's Jewish and democratic character, after PA chief said he wouldn't recognize Jewish state; Liberman uses remark to assail ultra-Orthodox

Are the Palestinians being punished for their refusal to compromise, or does the 'Deal of the Century' actually play into their rejectionist hands