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

Netanyahu urges Blue and White head to support measure before March election; settler leader calls pledge 'empty,' saying world powers will never accept such a move

At Netanyahu's request, Likud MK showed Kushner his 'win-win' proposal for 12 industrial zones, network of Biblical sites aimed at Evangelicals; Greenblatt, Friedman 'like it'

Mohammad Shtayyeh's spokesman says his comments mean PA will begin to issue building permits to Palestinians in Area C

Mohammad Shtayyeh's spokesman says his comments mean PA will begin to issue building permits to Palestinians in Area C

As security cabinet advances plan its members say brings Israel closer to extending sovereignty beyond Green Line, Yoram Cohen says state should be working to 'reduce occupation'

Mohammad Shtayyeh sneers at security cabinet approval of Area C permits, say Oslo-era divisions of territory no longer apply; PLO official calls move 'farcical'

Former Defense Min. settlements aide says cabinet approval of 700 homes for Area C Palestinians a positive carrot, must be followed by stick of enforcement against illegal building

One minister lauds colleagues for pragmatism after they push through PM's proposal that will also allow for construction of 6,000 settler homes

Netanyahu pushing rare building permits in Area C under US pressure ahead of peace plan unveiling; right criticizes plan, but URWP's Smotrich accepts it