Death of Nizar Banat, allegedly beaten to death in Palestinian Authority custody, was 'straw that broke the camel's back' for some Palestinians, says former minister

'We will deal with whoever the Israeli people choose,' says Abbas, before adding that relations must be based on Israel stopping its 'aggression'

Over half of survey respondents say the Islamist terror group is 'most deserving of representing and leading the Palestinian people,' versus less than 15% percent who prefer Fatah

In show of unity, Arab Israelis and Palestinians say they will march in protest of Israeli policies in Jerusalem and Gaza; strike divides Islamist Ra'am party

Palestinian Authority security forces have cracked down on some protests; Hamas’s influence said to be spreading widely in the area, sparking fears that relative calm may not last

No matter how the fighting in Gaza goes, Fatah is sidelined and the Gaza-based terror group has made deep inroads into the Arab Israeli street

Military sees limited attacks from Gaza as a positive sign, but fears unrest may continue through next week

Security officials said to warn cabinet that Flag March could lead to escalation; police source says cops told to avoid live fire amid fears fatalities will exacerbate tensions

Security bolstered in capital ahead of 54th anniversary of unification of the city, which is expected to draw tens of thousands to Old City on Sunday night and Monday

Military, police have acute alerts of potential terror attacks, Channel 12 says; many Palestinians reportedly view clashes as a 'war for Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa'