Report: Netanyahu sovereignty plan won't include Jordan Valley
Senior Palestinian Authority official says Israel made clear to Jordan that sovereignty plan will be limited to 2 or 3 settlement blocs.
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Report:
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Report:
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Trump Plan:
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