Hours after President Trump left Israel, political parties are debating the results of his visit. Right-wing officials claim that the fact that Trump did not mention settlements in his speech means that he has given the green light to continue construction.

Right-wing responses to Trump were warm and appreciative and it is now expected that a spate of new construction tenders will be issued in Judea and Samaria in the coming weeks. Senior officials also discussed possibilities of proclaiming sovereignty over parts of Judea and Samaria.