As Netanyahu and Gantz invited to Washington for discussion of plan said to be very favorable to Israel, Nabil Abu Rudeineh affirms support for Palestinian state along 1967 borders

Haniyeh praises Iranian general's 'role in supporting the resistance and backing the Palestinian people's rights'; Abbas's spokesman declines to comment

Abbas's spokesman says announcement is 'baseless, unacceptable and condemned'; Hamas states Palestinian people will continue 'its struggle until settlements are swept away'

And top PLO official Erekat calls on international community to take action against Israel in response to PM's statement

Nabil Abu Rudeineh says any efforts to undermine Palestinian rights are 'unjust and illegitimate'; PM's office says report of bid to get Trump's backing for move are 'incorrect'

Abbas spokesman says White House pursues policy of 'punishment and intimidation' for US-led summit, where economic aspects of peace plan were unveiled

After US confirms no Israeli officials will attend economic workshop, Abbas spokesman says 'Washington cannot and will not succeed on its own in achieving anything'

Ramallah criticizes White House for announcing economic 'workshop' without first revealing blueprint for solving core political issues; PM Shtayyeh says Palestinians not consulted

Finance Ministry data shows that during US president's first year in office, spending on roads, schools and public buildings across West Bank increased by 39%