Yuval Steinitz urges right-wing critics of peace proposal not to ‘squander historic opportunity’ to annex portions of West Bank, calls criticism 'foolishness'

Day after coming under fire for criticizing Trump, David Elhayani says he has a duty to speak out against what he sees as an 'existential threat' posed by the US peace proposal

Right-wing leaders join fierce criticism of 'unparalleled ingratitude' of Yesha Council chief David Elhayani, amid fears that offending US president could torpedo annexation plans

West Bank council head tells ToI his colleagues must be allowed to influence map detailing areas beyond the Green Line that will become part of Israel

Yesha Council chief Elhayani says details of proposal prove US president and Jared Kushner only care about winning election -- not Israel’s security

Preparatory work set back by weeks, maybe even months, because of COVID-19 crisis, senior source tells ToI; Kushner visit to Jerusalem also seen as vital before finalizing process

Official at talks tells ToI the PM told West Bank mayors Washington's stance has toughened, application of sovereignty may not happen as quickly, or at the scope previously planned

In meeting with settlement mayors who oppose Trump plan's Palestinian state, PM says he's committed to talks with PA based on proposal, hails 'opportunity' to carry out annexation

Secretary of State Pompeo says there will be 'series of announcements' aimed at preventing The Hague from opening investigations in Afghanistan, Palestinian territories

Representatives from Yesha umbrella group of settler mayors join national religious opposition party for faction meeting, say they reject annexation if it leads to Palestine