Asked several times during interview with pro-Netanyahu paper, US top diplomat says he's coming to 'share' Washington's views but decision ultimately up to Israel

US secretary of state confirms first trip since coronavirus lockdown, will meet with Netanyahu and Gantz in hours-long visit and throw support behind new government

Israeli heads of West Bank councils claim Washington trying to use its support for annexation to force Israel into agreeing to Palestinian statehood, which they oppose

Talks, which have yet to be confirmed, expected to focus on West Bank annexation and the new Israeli government

David Friedman tells newspaper that applying sovereignty in parts of West Bank is up to Israel, as long as it's done within framework of Trump peace plan

Dismissing reports to the contrary, administration officials tell ToI annexation can go ahead in the absence of a Palestinian state if Ramallah continues to refuse to negotiate

Arab foreign ministers also urge Trump administration to withdraw its support for Jerusalem's plans to apply sovereignty to territory

PM tells Christian conference he plans to fulfill election vow to apply Israeli sovereignty over settlements and Jordan Valley, ‘celebrate historic moment in history of Zionism’

PA president's spokesman rejects statement from Mike Pompeo that annexation is an internal Israeli matter; Ramallah calls on Europe to put pressure on Jerusalem

Secretary of state says Washington will share views on matter privately, asserts US would be happy to provide more aid to Palestinians, but is concerned it's not reaching them