Highway connecting Palestinian villages north of Ma'ale Adumim will allow Jewish travelers to reach settlement from Jerusalem without 'friction' with Arab neighbors, minister says

While some attribute bump for Likud to annexation pledges, others say it had to do with allegiance to premier, who is seen as being under attack

Senior White House sources quoted by Israeli TV as saying Washington could approve move within months, even if fourth Israeli elections are called

Even if Netanyahu can't find 61 MKs for his bloc, a transitional government still has a majority of lawmakers willing to advance West Bank sovereignty plans

In interview day before vote, PM says other priorities are signing defense treaty with US, lowering cost of living, and 'eradicating the Iranian threat'

Likud dismisses claim that PM said his annexation vow was just a campaign pledge as 'a complete lie'; Yisrael Beytenu head also rules out joining any coalition led by Netanyahu

At gathering in Ariel settlement, PM says he will be ready to apply sovereignty 'immediately' after maps have been prepared

US officials, among them the ambassador to Israel, are set to meet with three Israeli counterparts to begin work on carrying out Trump peace plan

West Bank municipality heads who opposed Yesha Council's lashing out against Trump proposal thank David Friedman for Washington's willingness to okay annexation

David Friedman, his adviser, and a National Security Council official reportedly to make up American team; Israeli envoy, PM's aide, and Likud minister said set to represent Israel