Finance minister says Netanyahu backs move, which marks a sharp shift in Israeli policy and a violation of Oslo Accords

Incident takes place on Hawara road which lies in area under PA administrative control; army says it arrived to scene after confrontation broke out, worked to separate sides

Palestinian workers constructing road damaged part of Mount Ebal archeological complex believed by many to be biblical Joshua's altar

Israeli health officials have blamed Arab Israelis entering Palestinian Authority areas for sharp rise in infections; nearly 40% of active infections in Israel now in Arab sector

Minister opposes work underway near settlements, citing security threat to Jewish residents; High Court currently reviewing the matter

Kumi Uri demolition comes week after High Court rules Israel has authority to demolish illegal structures built by Jews in West Bank's Palestinian-controlled areas; 1 arrested