Spokesman: Netanyahu Discussing Annexing Settlements With US

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday he has been discussing legislation with the United States that would effectively annex settlements in the occupied West Bank, a spokesman said.

"Regarding the issue of applying sovereignty, I can tell you that I have for some time been speaking with the Americans about it," Netanyahu told lawmakers from his Likud party, according to comments relayed by a spokesman.

The move would severely harm remaining prospects for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.