Reaction to the Knesset's passage of the 'regulation law' retroactively legalizing Jewish communities in Israel's biblical heartland is, not surprisingly, along ideological lines.
Legislation aimed at preventing further destruction of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria is expected to pass its second and third readings in the Knesset Monday.
"Israel is in a period of diplomatic opportunities and challenges," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told reporters before leaving for London to meet with British Prime Minister Theresa May.
Following a turbulent week, the White House statement that new settlements in biblical Judea and Samaria "may not be helpful in achieving" peace" rang hollow to some Israelis.
Israeli security forces completed the evacuation of Amona Thursday, removing about 200 Israelis who had taken refuge in the community's synagogue.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, now one of President Trump's closest advisors, told CBN News the relationship between Israel and the United States is "back to normal."
More than 3,000 Israeli security forces converged on the Samarian outpost of Amona at daybreak Wednesday to empty the tiny hilltop community of its residents.
Palestinian Authority officials demanded an apology from United Nations Secretary General António Guterres for his remarks affirming the Jewish connection to the Temple Mount.
As Israel speaks out against Iran's latest ballistic missile violation of a U.N. resolution, there is a strong new sign that the U.S.-Israeli relationship is being restored.
Residents of Amona, a Samarian Jewish community slated for demolition in 10 days, took part in a protest march Monday morning in Jerusalem.