In apparent contradiction, White House adviser also says US moving to recognize annexation of settlements within months, but adds plan aims to ultimately stop settlement expansion

Settler leaders vow to enlarge the 15 West Bank settlements that under US president's proposal would become sovereign Israeli islands in a potential Palestinian state

Palestinians oppose proposal, and leadership has called for popular outrage, but in the central Palestinian city, the prevailing sentiment is one of gloomy resignation

Official on PM's plane: We planned swift start to multi-stage annexation of Jordan Valley, settlements, surroundings, but US wants to avoid recognizing annexation several times

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

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

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