So-called Citizenship Law, passed in 2003 at height of the Second Intifada, introduced as a temporary security measure but since renewed annually

Leftist Meretz, Islamist Ra'am oppose, but right-wing opposition backs law; authorities did not grant residency to Palestinians who applied in the period since ban expired in July

Nitzan Horowitz says minister taking 'a dangerous path' by going over his party's head; 'Anyone who goes against the agreements must understand it will come at a price'

Vowing to approve new bill, Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked publishes court-mandated temporary regulations on handling applications from Palestinian spouses of Israeli citizens

Legislation barring Palestinians who marry Israelis from receiving residency has lapsed, with coalition attempting to bring it back; in practice; the ban is still in effect

Legislation pushed by Simcha Rothman would once again mostly bar Palestinians married to Israelis from living in Israel; FM Lapid appeals vote, requiring full cabinet approval

Legislation pushed by Interior Minister Shaked would once again mostly bar Palestinians married to Israelis from living in Israel

Defense minister says Israel will loan NIS 100 million to PA; 9,500 undocumented Palestinians, foreign nationals to get legal status

Move was first announced this summer as part of Defense Minister Gantz's effort to strengthen Palestinian Authority

PA announces approvals for 442 Palestinians without legal residency in the West Bank, the first mass regularization in years; COGAT, Defense Ministry decline to comment