Foreign Ministry reacts angrily to statement by EU foreign policy chief, while UN Mideast envoy tells Security Council move would deal 'devastating blow' to peace

PA president's spokesman rejects statement from Mike Pompeo that annexation is an internal Israeli matter; Ramallah calls on Europe to put pressure on Jerusalem

Secretary of state says Washington will share views on matter privately, asserts US would be happy to provide more aid to Palestinians, but is concerned it's not reaching them

Ambassador says he's 'delighted' by unity deal, looks forward to advancing interests; liberal advocacy group warns planned West Bank sovereignty bid imperils Israeli democracy

Move must be carried out in full cooperation with US, which has all but given its blessing already; can be advanced through cabinet or Knesset, where right enjoys clear majority

Officials reportedly say move by potential unity government would elicit 'strong response'; Gantz adviser responds that he will try to influence matter

The extensive cooperation that takes place between Israeli and health professionals would halt if an annexation policy were advanced in the midst of this health crisis

Why the Yamina party could wield more influence over the next government from the opposition than from the cabinet table

In letters to Netanyahu, Gantz, Democratic Majority for Israel says basing decision on Trump's support alone 'suggests fundamental misreading of American government and politics'

Palestinian Authority president talks with leaders of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar about divisive element of Trump peace plan