Former head of Defense Ministry body that supervises land use grew olive trees on the plots while serving in the post 30 years ago, continues to work them

In interviews, PM also rebuffs settler complaints, saying his annexation plan won't mention Palestinian state, any settlement freeze will also apply to Palestinians in Area C

Israeli mayors flew to DC for Trump plan rollout, believing US would back sovereignty within days, but 1 of them says colleague's press release blasting proposal changed everything

Official says Islam Dweikat had been in intensive care since he was shot at a confrontation last month during which another Palestinian teenager was killed

IDF says 500 Palestinians carried out violent riot; PA official says was a sit-in to stop settlers taking over hilltop; 16 others said wounded, 2 critical; military opens probe

But council heads say no commitment on issue from prime minister, who has recently indicated he will delay sovereignty move

Fellow Yesha Council members lament move, but say official position on matter hasn't been finalized and that organization only opposes part of plan pertaining to Palestinian state

West Bank mayors will stay at same hotel as Netanyahu in order to receive updates in real time on his meetings at White House

Naftali Bennett brings former Netanyahu adviser on settlement affairs to fill new position in his office targeting wildcat building in Israel-controlled Area C of West Bank

Firm that bought Bakri family home from third party did not do so 'in good faith,' judges rule, allowing Palestinians to return to compound after 18 years