Judea and Samaria
In a special interview, U.S. envoy David Friedman dismisses the left’s criticism of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria and reassures the right it will only have to contend with a Palestinian state “if the Palestinians become Canadians.”
“I don’t like to second-guess Israel’s government’s decisions, although I have been pretty critical of a lot of policies under the Netanyahu prime ministership,” said Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.).
The timetable depends mainly on Israel and will face no resistance from Washington as long as Jerusalem sticks to the framework of the Trump Mideast peace plan, says U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman.
The issue of extending Israeli sovereignty to parts of the West Bank can be brought to the Knesset for a vote on July 1 at the earliest.
During questioning after his arrest, the man said he intended to carry out an attack and “wanted to die.”
Regarding how a Joe Biden administration might react to West Bank annexation, Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) said “it’s hard to exactly prejudge the circumstances on the ground as of January of next year, and we only have one president at a time.”
America stands ready to recognize Israeli sovereignty to areas of Judea and Samaria • Expects negotiations with Palestinians to continue, says State Department spokesperson • Arab League to convene emergency meeting to discuss Israeli annexation.
In a video address marking the 100th anniversary of the San Remo Conference, Israel’s premier says that “in a couple of months,” U.S. President Donald Trump will honor his pledge to recognize Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley.
Nickolay Mladenov says moves to acquire Judea and Samaria, and the Jordan Valley, would “constitute a serious violation of international law” and “deal a devastating blow to the two-state solution.”
The United States will “work closely” with Jerusalem, but ultimately, the decision will be made by the Israelis • P.A. leader Abbas: All agreements are off if Israel announces any annexation.
Troops open fire on suspects the military says were preparing to firebomb an IDF position near Amos junction, wounding one.
Under the terms of the deal, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can present the U.S. plan for application of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley to the Knesset for approval as early as July.
