Ahead of Kushner meeting, Abdullah II says independent state is only way to end conflict; PA president briefs monarch on Israel's demolition of buildings in PA-controlled area

Riyad al-Malki does not name the country in question; Ramallah-based officials remain tight-lipped on claim

A fierce critic of Israel and the Palestinian Authority, he said there was 'nothing to discuss' in two-state idea; he lost both legs in bombing by Israeli extremists in 1980

Israel says buildings razed Monday in area under PA control were built too close to security barrier

Gilad Erdan says Oslo Accords grant right to demolish buildings near West Bank security barrier, after Europeans criticize Israeli action in areas under Palestinian control

PLO says it will hold an emergency meeting; lawyer representing homeowners accuses Jewish state of double standard regarding construction adjacent to fence in Jerusalem area

Troops said to arrive in Sur Baher neighborhood to raze structures, evict Palestinian residents after court green-lights move; no immediate confirmation from army

Berlin opens probe into Christian Clages, its ambassador to Palestinians, following report that he backed posts praising attacks on Israelis

30-day warning period ends Thursday for 10 buildings in Palestinian-controlled part of Sur Baher neighborhood that Israel says are too close to security barrier

PA health and foreign ministries call for investigation into Nassar Taqataqa's death; family says he did not suffer from illnesses