While Israel's Civil Administration says the EU-funded school is illegal, Ras al-Tin residents say they have no choice, as only 1.6% of Palestinian construction is approved

Peace Now watchdog says approval makes 2020 a record year for green-lighting of homes, despite international condemnation; many homes okayed outside settlement blocs

Majority of houses to be green-lit through various planning stages are in relatively isolated settlements

Defense minister reportedly asks Netanyahu to convene key committee; move seen as attempt to cement ties with settler leaders, who are angry at PM for reneging on annexation

Authorities say rock-hewn Byzantine item from 5th century CE was pilfered from ruined church at Tel Tekoa in 2000, while Palestinians says it is Israel that is the thief

Nearly a year since security cabinet approved 700 permits for Palestinians in Area C, plans for just 26 units have advanced

15 hilltop youths detained at scene for clashing with troops; locals accuse border cops of excessive force; demolitions appear to be 1st in Gantz's tenure as defense minister

Defense chief holds talks with justice minister, other officials on how to legalize houses built with state approval that were later found to be on private Palestinian land

Officials reportedly concerned that if sovereignty is extended, many West Bank residents may relocate to territory that becomes Israeli with hope of gaining citizenship

Report shows majority of orders filed for land in Jordan Valley and Gush Etzion region, potentially revealing Israel’s long-term political vision for land beyond Green Line