Ex-envoy, on Israel visit, says DC couldn't wait any longer for Israel's political deadlock to be resolved; denies she'll be Veep to Trump in 2020; open to presidential run in 2024

Latest unsourced Israeli media reports say plan includes freeze on settlement growth and tunnel connecting Gaza and the West Bank, some 30% of which would be annexed by Israel

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

The Deal of the Century will give Israel a green light to annex parts of the West Bank, and no Israeli leader can allow himself to be seen as less pro-Israel than the White House

Taking off for Washington, PM contrasts the Iran nuclear deal championed by Barack Obama with Deal of the Century to be released by 'huge friend' of Israel, Donald Trump

New visa rules aim to minimize number of foreigners who take advantage of American 'birthright citizenship,' a particular area of chagrin for Trump

As Trump prepares to release long-awaited peace plan, survey finds only half of those identifying as right-wing would support Israel taking full control of Jordan Valley

US president says White House has talked with Palestinians about long-awaited peace agreement, says 'it's very positive for them'

Hinting at potential future support for such a step, US officials tell Israeli TV that Jerusalem is aware of Trump's opposition to any unilateral moves ahead of release of proposal

Nonbinding statement affirming Congress role in declaring war passed the House last week; Republican leader McConnell urges Democrats not to 'screw up' US deterrence in Mideast