Guterres says settlements driving violence, urges Jerusalem to halt expected approval of over 4,000 homes and reverse resolution handing Smotrich control of West Bank planning

Finance Minister Smotrich urges 'broad operation' in West Bank; Egypt accuses Israel of inflaming violence, raising regional tensions; Palestinians threaten unprecedented response

ToI founding editor David Horovitz discusses Smotrich and US-Iran talks as Knesset correspondent Tal Schneider explains why choosing the bar association's chief matters so much now

National Security Minister Ben Gvir demands clarification after officers punch, shove, demonstrators who set up makeshift roadblock outside Palestinian town to protest attacks

State Department issues condemnation over the weekend after Jerusalem announces it'll green-light 4,500 settlement units, hand Smotrich more control over settlement policy

Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are among the far-right members of the committee, which will devise policy on combating violent crime wave in Arab community

After far-right minister Smotrich is given full control over West Bank settlement planning, Jordan condemns 'flagrant violation of international law,' as settlers hail step

Cabinet decision with immediate effect also dramatically expedites approval process for construction at settlements, scraps requirement for okay from defense minister or cabinet

Report says diplomat has been using her official social media accounts to protest the current coalition, despite requirement that ministry workers remain apolitical

TV report says Foreign Ministry investigating claims diplomat told community figures to avoid far-right minister, or at least protest overhaul; Rothman: recall envoy and fire staff