Trump adviser expresses hope Jerusalem will wait until after Israel votes, says sides need to work out details over several months; Netanyahu had pushed for immediate action

Despite US envoy saying it may take time before move can go ahead, Edelstein tells Netanyahu Israel must make use of opportunity following Trump plan

Though there are no laws limiting the power of caretaker government, the High Court has generally called for transitional administrations to hold off on major policy changes

But David Friedman avoids stating whether US-Israeli committee must deliberate West Bank sovereignty proposal before cabinet can vote on matter reportedly set for Tuesday

Netanyahu's vow to annex Israeli communities in the Palestinian territories could significantly raise the risk of triggering prosecution at the ICC

Naftali Bennett calls for interim government to move quickly to declare sovereignty over West Bank settlements, Jordan Valley before elections

The 'Deal of the Century' has united the Palestinian in opposition, and if Israel annexes West Bank territory, it could be remembered as the trigger for a third intifada

After Netanyahu vows to immediately push dramatic move, Yariv Levin cites time needed to prepare documents, wait for approval from AG, who doesn't rule it out

In survey conducted by INSS think tank before US peace plan's release, 26% of respondents favor applying sovereignty to existing settlements, 55% favor two-state solution

Peace proposal 'isn't even close to perfect,' but nevertheless offers 'real gains for the settlement project,' says Efrat mayor