Sovereignty Plan

55% of Americans back ban on Israel using aid for sovereignty

Overwhelming majority of Democrats support bill limiting Israel's use of US aid, banning its use for applying sovereignty.

US: No green light given to Israel to apply sovereignty

State Department says historic visit to Samaria was not intended as green light for sovereignty plan.

Yossi Dagan: Sovereignty isn't up to Washington - it's up to us

Head of Samaria Regional Council says he's "still hopeful for a good outcome' to US presidential election.

David Friedman:

'Sovereignty plan has been suspended - not cancelled'

US ambassador to Israel says the sovereignty plan has been suspended for at least a year - but isn't cancelled.

Report:

UAE-Israel deal to be phased in - to block sovereignty plan

Peace deal with UAE will reportedly be implemented in stages, to ensure Israel does not apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria until 2024.

Caroline Glick:

'Settlement leaders blocked sovereignty plan, hurt Trump'

Veteran US-Israeli journalist blasts settlement leaders over their reaction to Trump's Mideast peace plan, Netanyahu's sovereignty plan.

'Israel has moved from annexation to normalization'

Gabi Ashkenazi declares that Israel has shifted from pursuing sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, to normalizing relations with Arab world.

Trump to make Mideast peace plan binding on next administration?

White House reportedly considering ways to make President Trump's peace plan binding - even on future Democratic administrations.

Jason Greenblatt: Sovereignty suspended - not cancelled

Former White House envoy says sovereignty plan was suspended temporarily, urges its supporters not to 'kick and scream' over delays.

Netanyahu:

'I wasn't bluffing on sovereignty'

'Right-wing criticism of me is absurd,' says Netanyahu. 'First they objected to settlement plan, now they complain that its suspended.'

Poll: Israelis prefer peace deal with UAE over sovereignty

More than three-quarters of Israelis prefer reaching peace agreement with UAE to applying sovereignty to Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu:

'I haven't given up on sovereignty, I'm going to make it happen'

Prime Minister vows to implement sovereignty plan - with US approval. 'They requested delaying sovereignty, its still in their peace plan'

'Sovereignty is still on the table, Trump asked to delay it'

Israel's 'suspension' of sovereignty plan for UAE peace deal is only temporary, senior Israeli official says. 'It's still on the table.'

Report:

Friedman heads to Washington for marathon talks on sovereignty

US Ambassador reportedly heads to Washington in bid to reach agreement for Israel's application of sovereignty over parts of Judea, Samaria.

Senior US Official:

'No new decision on sovereignty plan'

Following comments by Netanyahu on status of sovereignty plan, senior US official says both sides continuing to work on deal.

Poll: Few American Jews back Judea and Samaria sovereignty plan

Just 12% of American Jews say they back Israeli plan to apply sovereignty over parts of Judea and Samaria, study shows.

John Bolton:

Kushner is holding up sovereignty plan, opposes unilateral steps

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton says sovereignty plan hasn't moved forward due to 'disagreements' with US.

Israel's legal right to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Israel’s claims to sovereignty in Judea, Samaria did not originate with it attaining control of the area in the 1967 Six-Day War. Opinion.

PA arresting Arab supporters of sovereignty plan

PA cracks down on public support of Israel's sovereignty plan, arresting Palestinians who went on TV to laud the plan.

Sovereignty plan talks frozen

US isn't open to talks on sovereignty plan at this time, says top Israeli official, and Netanyahu won't apply sovereignty without US backing

Minister: Sovereignty plan is not on the agenda

Immigration Minister says Netanyahu's sovereignty plan is off government's agenda and won't be pursued without diplomatic steps.

Report: US demanding concessions in exchange for sovereignty

White House reportedly demanding that Israel only move forward with sovereignty plan if Blue & White agrees and concessions are made to PA.

Macron to Netanyahu: Give up sovereignty plan

French President Emmanuel Macron tells Netanyahu to give up plans to apply sovereignty to Jewish towns in Judea and Samaria.

Protesters in US declare 'day of rage' against sovereignty plan

'We don't want your Jew-state! Intifada, Intifada!' Thousands rally across the US to denounce sovereignty plan and the State of Israel.

Minister to Arutz Sheva:

'Israel working to reach a deal with US on sovereignty plan'

Settlement Minister says government won't back Palestinian statehood. 'We won't freeze construction or create isolated enclaves.'

Liberman: Netanyahu is fooling us, there won't be sovereignty

Ex-Defense Minister visits illegal Bedouin town, blasts Prime Minister for 'not dealing with sovereignty or the coronavirus.'

Sovereignty Day is here - but talks continue on borders

What will Israel's sovereignty plan look like - and when will it be implemented? Questions abound as deadline for sovereignty plan passes.

Boris Johnson: "Israel, do not annex"

British Prime Minister urges Israel to abandon sovereignty plan, calling himself a 'friend of Israel' in op-ed published in Israeli paper.

'Will Netanyahu be like Churchill - or Chamberlain?'

'Be a Churchill, not a Chamberlain'. Pro-sovereignty group launches ad campaign calling on Netanyahu to back 'full sovereignty.'

CBN: Will Israel apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria

Christian Broadcast Network looks at Israel's upcoming sovereignty plan - and whether it will actually be implemented.

'Limiting sovereignty plan will encourage pressure on Israel'

Israeli military officers warn against limiting sovereignty plan, say dropping Jordan Valley could lead to heavier pressure on Israel.

UN Human Rights chief: 'Annexation is illegal - period'

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet denounces Israel's sovereignty plan, warns of increased violence.

Report:

Jordan Valley not included in sovereignty plan

US officials say Israel will not be given a green light to apply sovereignty over 30% of Judea and Samaria, according to report.

Gantz: Deadline for sovereignty plan isn't set in stone

Alternate PM tells senior US officials date for implementing sovereignty plan 'isn't holy', says fight against coronavirus more pressing.

Ayelet Shaked:

'Netanyahu caved to Arab pressure, gave up on Jordan Valley'

Former Justice Minister says sovereignty plan now under discussion does not include Jordan Valley, accuses PM of caving to pressure.

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.

Efrat Mayor: Take what we're offered in sovereignty plan

With Trump admin. set to decide on Israeli sovereignty today, settlement leaders clash over Netanyahu's sovereignty plan.

European MPs demand EU intervention to block sovereignty plan

Over 1,000 European lawmakers demand European leaders intervene to prevent Israel from applying sovereignty in parts of Judea and Samaria.

Israeli generals to Trump

'We trust you to back Netanyahu's sovereignty plan'

Israeli lobby group, led by IDF commanders, pens open letter to Trump thanking him for his support of Israel, and backing sovereignty plan.

Report: Egypt, Jordan won't sanction Israel over sovereignty bid

Moderate Arab states reportedly coordinating their responses to Netanyahu's sovereignty plan with Israel.

Republican lawmakers back Israel's right to apply sovereignty

Republicans leaders pen letter backing Israel's right to determine its borders, offer support to Netanyahu ahead of sovereignty plan.

Right-wing activists protest against Trump peace plan

Settlement leaders and right-wing activists protest in Jerusalem against Trump administration's Middle East peace plan.

Preserving the Blue and White Flag

Efrat mayor calls on Blue and White party to back Netanyahu's sovereignty plan. 'Considering the alternatives, this is the best plan.'

'Israel's sovereignty plan will kill two-state solution'

Jordan warns of 'unprecedented danger' from sovereignty plan, claims it will 'kill the two-state solution'.

PA official: 'The settlers are doing our work for us'

Palestinian Authority, Jordan celebrate settler opposition to sovereignty plan. 'US is losing patience with Netanyahu's right-wing critics.'

Report:

Sovereignty plan will begin with 'isolated' communities

PM reportedly rethinking sovereignty plan, is considering new plan which initially apply sovereignty only to towns deep in Judea, Samaria.

The historic battle for Israel’s history

New report claims Trump Middle East peace plan would place heritage sites across Judea and Samaria in a Palestinian state.

House Democrats look to unite party against sovereignty plan

Four congressional Democrats pen new letter against Israel's sovereignty plan, hoping forge consensus within the party.

Likud officials slam 'crazy' settlement leaders over Trump plan

Senior Likud leaders excoriate Yesha Council leaders over their opposition to Trump Mideast peace plan. 'They're looking at the wrong map.'

Rabbinical Alliance of America endorses sovereignty plan

Organization representing 950 American rabbis endorses Netanyahu's plan to apply Israeli sovereignty over parts of Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu, Gantz meet to discuss sovereignty plan

US ambassador to Israel David Friedman, Knesset Speaker Yariv Levin, and FM Gabi Ashkenazi expected to join meeting on sovereignty plan.

Report: Haim Saban aided in publishing of anti-sovereignty op-ed

Israeli-American billionaire Haim Saban reportedly helped publish UAE ambassador's anti-sovereignty op-ed - despite backing Trump plan.

UAE ambassador warns against sovereignty plan

Senior UAE diplomat urges Israel to abandon sovereignty plan, warns of 'shock waves across Middle East' if it is adopted.

Report: Netanyahu considering more limited sovereignty plan

Israeli officials say alternative sovereignty plan being considered, which would only apply sovereignty to Israeli towns, not larger areas.

Germany voices 'serious concern' over sovereignty plan

'First we need to get on the same page as the US, then we'll get the sovereignty maps ready,' says Israeli Foreign Minister.

Rabbi Drukman backs Netanyahu's sovereignty plan

Senior National-Religious rabbi endorses PM's sovereignty plan, says Right will support the plan 'even if it doesn't include everything.'

Report:

Sovereignty plan 'time window' open from July to September

Israel likely to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria during summer months, officials say, with a deadline sometime in September.

'Trump is a friend of Israel - but we don't need his permission'

Settlement leader critical of US peace plan defends President Trump, but urges Netanyahu not to base sovereignty plan on US requirements.

'We'll fight sovereignty plan that leads to expulsion of Jews'

Right-wing lawmakers blast sovereignty plan, following report that plan would exclude dozens of Israeli towns.

Report: 25 Israeli towns left out of sovereignty plan

Hundreds of Israeli families reportedly left outside of Israel's borders in sovereignty plan. Residents call on PM to clarify their status.