Baptism of the Lord on January 10 celebrated with 50 priests, guests, and soldiers, at the Franciscan St. John the Baptist Chapel

While not as strict as prior lockdowns, new restrictions will see all schools, restaurants and gyms close; government ministries and some other shops will continue at 30% capacity

Tests will be conducted randomly; workers who refuse to be checked will not be permitted to enter, officials say

Palestinian Authority will officially return to accepting monthly transfers of taxes that Israel collects on its behalf, which constitute over 60 percent of PA budget

As apartment towers rise in West Bank town, remains of Jewish village conquered by Romans fight the elements -- and population boom -- for a chance at preservation in planned park

Peace Now condemns attempt to 'squeeze in' housing units in West Bank city ahead of coming US presidential election, though actual construction blocked by court

The West Bank substations join the Palestinians' first one in Jenin, which the PA began running in 2017; are expected to improve power supply in region

Ghassan Alian to be third Druze to hold rank of major general; Israeli Air Force chief's tenure extended for additional year

Mechanism had initially been announced in July, but was reportedly stalled for three months due to the Palestinian Authority not accepting deal

Move comes as tensions rise along the southern border, with ongoing balloon-based attacks from the Strip and Israel retaliating with strikes, closing commercial crossing