Update 2pm: US vice president Mike Pence has "strongly" urged the Palestinians to return to the negotiating table. Mr Pence told Israel's parliament, the Knesset, that Israel "can be confident" the US will never compromise Israel's security. Mr Pence said the administration will advance its plan in the coming weeks and the embassy will open by the end of 2019. Mr Pence placed his right hand over his heart as an honour guard greeted him with the American national anthem. Mr Pence placed his right hand over his heart as an honour guard greeted him with the American national anthem.

Source: Evening echo January 22, 2018 11:03 UTC