Under coalition deal, Religious Zionism chief will be finance minister for two years, with party also granted influential position to advance controversial judicial reform
Action follows Supreme Court ruling in May, in favor of the state's claim that Palestinians in Masafer Yatta did not predate firing zone, capping decades of legal battles
US still concerned over some restrictions after Israel drops demand that visitors notify authorities of relationships with Palestinians, remains in talks with COGAT
Four Palestinians killed in clashes, attempted attacks over weekend; more than 50 arrested as Jerusalem simmers following week of riots; officials warn of settler attacks
Senior officer warns nascent armed faction: 'Path of terror will also affect their families'; six wanted Palestinians detained in overnight West Bank raids
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