MK Nitzan Horowitz says no one, except David Friedman, understands Netanyahu's 'obsession' with extending sovereignty to West Bank areas

Defense minister tells US officials coronavirus should take precedence over West Bank moves, but PM insists he is 'not a factor' in the debate

Meeting Avi Berkowitz and David Friedman, defense minister says battling pandemic's economic toll is more urgent; touts Trump plan as 'best framework to promote Middle East peace'

'Israel is prepared for such negotiations,' Netanyahu says in message to Evangelical Christian summit; appears to hint annexation could be limited to settlement blocs

Amman has reportedly made clear to Jerusalem, US and European countries that it opposes any sovereignty move; Trump envoy Berkowitz to meet Monday with Netanyahu, Gantz, Ashkenazi

A window of opportunity has opened for Israel, but it isn’t cost-free; many now argue annexation could finally draw a line in the sand between Israelis and Palestinians

Defense chief calls for negotiations on basis of Trump plan, says he'll advance 'reciprocal moves' if Israel annexes parts of West Bank, actions will be 'responsible and focused'

Jason Greenblatt echoes sentiment voiced from White House officials frustrated by West Bank mayors' personal attacks and criticism of peace proposal

US Ambassador Friedman, Mideast envoy Berkowitz set to return to Israel for more work, less than a week before Netanyahu's July 1 target date to start process

After months of deliberations and with Jerusalem vehemently opposed, pre-trial chamber set to rule on international court's authority to investigate incidents in West Bank, Gaza