After meeting with Netanyahu on plan, Jordan Valley mayor says PM trying to sell them on Palestinian state 'that won't really be a 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

Jordan Valley Regional Council head David Elhayani edges out candidate who'd been backed by group of council chairmen seeking more aggressive approach in lobbying government

Candidates vying to chair Yesha council of West Bank mayors undeterred by likelihood of less gushing support from Jerusalem and potential changing of friendly guard in Washington