Defense minister also said to tell security officials he's sure Netanyahu will not 'endanger' Jordan peace treaty or Israel's relationship with US

Jerusalem hails diplomatic achievement as Brussels ratifies pact with large majority; left-wingers' bid for delay rejected; EU to watch political developments, 'act accordingly'

Ayman Safadi meets with Abbas as Jordan pushes against Israel's plans to annex parts of the West Bank; PA source says international pressure is working

Minister Yoaz Hendel vows to support extending Israeli law over West Bank lands regardless of defense minister's position, says Palestinians in annexed areas should get citizenship

Gantz reportedly offered post to 2 ex-central command chiefs and a previous head of military ops, but none wanted the politics-laden job; some said to cite conflict of interest

TV report says proposals floated by Netanyahu range from around 1/3 of the West Bank to a small section; UAE crown prince: We are working against this illegal move

Anwar Gargash warns 'if we are going where we are going today... we will really be talking about equal rights and one state'

The former Labor leader views Israel as a 'beacon' to the world during the COVID-19 era, and urges constructive criticism, not disengagement, from the Diaspora on political issues

Settler leadership remains split, with some prominent mayors coming out against US proposal that would okay annexation while paving way for option of Palestinian statehood

Parties said disagreeing on key details of plan, which Washington says have to be agreed upon to get its backing; pro-Netanyahu daily says PM weighing splitting move into 2 phases