Netanyahu's relationship with Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner goes way back. His father featured alongside Adelson and Ron Lauder on a list of potential donors Netanyahu compiled in 2007.

Officials in Netanyahu's office say in response that ministers' remarks on the meeting could undermine it.

Reuven Rivlin strongly opposes the 'Regularization Law,' which enables Israel to expropriate private Palestinian land where settlements have been built.

Amid the madness and mayhem there are also signs of levelheadedness, but not enough to justify hopes of a happy ending.

Officials in the UN believe the offer is a deal: The U.S. will go back on its block of ex-Palestinian premier's UN job, and in return Livni's position will be okayed by the Security Council.

The group allegedly detained and searched the Palestinians, took their mobile phones and beat them after demanding they leave the area with their flocks.

The prime minister said Israel needs to continue to act carefully under Trump as it did under Obama.

David Friedman will face questions a day after the first official meeting between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.