Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif meets with German counterpart in Tehran, calls for end to US 'economic war' on his country; says Trump peace plan is 'crime against Middle East'

David Friedman says Israel has the 'right' to keep parts of the disputed West Bank. But his boss, much less enthusiastic about the settlements, may end up opting for the status quo

Kushner tells Netanyahu that Washington waiting for additional replies from Arab countries, particularly Jordan and Egypt, before moving forward

Foreign ministers say negotiated settlement only acceptable outcome, day after US ambassador says Israel has the 'right' to annex at least 'some' of the West Bank

Le Drian reiterates France and the European Union's opposition to Washington's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital

PA leadership, Israeli opposition parties slam David Friedman for support of Israeli 'right' to retain some of the West Bank

David Friedman tells NY Times the Trump peace plan is aimed at improving Palestinians' quality of life, not offer a permanent solution

'Time for PA to step-up & take responsibility,' says Greenblatt, as Palestinian PM warns of collapse within 2 months amid withdrawal of US aid and financial spat with Israel

Mohammad Shtayyeh claims Palestinians weren't invited to Manama but wouldn't attend anyway; warns PA could collapse within 2 months if financial spat with Israel not resolved

Following briefing with White House official, bloc's leaders call for US proposal to take into account 'agreed international parameters' for solving conflict