At ceremony for new settlement neighborhood, PM says Likud backs legalizing unrecognized outposts, vows to 'continue to build in the Land of Israel'

They can't vote, but Palphot employees play key election role; factory owner says staff unmoved by political undertones; worker says doesn't have luxury to pick and choose jobs

International Criminal Court confirms formal notice sent to Israel, Palestinian Authority, giving them 30 days to seek delay by proving their own investigations

Ahead of meeting with Macron, president pens op-ed in French daily, warning that investigation could hurt peace efforts and insisting that Israel respects international law

National Security Council meets to discuss whether to respond or not; Jerusalem has 30 days issue response

Nitzan Horowitz says that while he's saddened by war crimes investigation, Jerusalem shouldn't be surprised after it kept building in settlements 'like there was no tomorrow'

Jerusalem could oppose International Criminal Court investigation through diplomacy and public opinion, by engaging with court, or by taking a middle path

Jerusalem will have 30 days to respond to formal letter from The Hague detailing investigation scope; while it leans toward doing so, PM still hoping for delay until new prosecutor

Unnamed diplomats speak of growing concern over court's alleged politicization; US secretary of state says investigation could undermine efforts for a two-state solution

State Department spokesman says Palestinians aren't sovereign state and therefore can't delegate jurisdiction to The Hague, says decision 'unfairly' targets Israel