Foreign Ministry says decision to deny access to parts of West Bank made 'after consulting with security officials,' but defense bodies say they made no such recommendation

Residents of Ein Rashash say that their hamlet, like many others in Jordan Valley, is on its last legs due to harassment from a nearby outpost, soon to be legalized

Far-right minister starting with legalization of 15 illegal communities; official laments that government helpless to stop it because Smotrich controls both relevant offices

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

Demolition, which follows a court ruling from March, prompts protests from the European Union and Palestinian Authority

Armored vehicles escort construction equipment to demolitions in villages of Ma'in and Shaab al-Butum, with around 1,000 residents slated for expulsion after Supreme Court ruling

Ahead of Thursday's planned swear-in, Netanyahu and allies pass their second politically required law -- to give Smotrich Defense Ministry post, remove obstacles to Deri's return

Coalition and opposition lawmakers say internal European document on Area C with plans to boost Palestinians represents 'same flames of primitive hatred'

Document reportedly calls on Europeans to monitor Israeli excavations, provide legal aid to Palestinians in areas fully controlled by Israel; Smotrich: EU involvement unacceptable

Report says limits on Palestinian development in parts of the territory fully controlled by Israel go further than rest of West Bank, keeping PA economy from potential windfalls