PM distanced himself from defense minister's meeting with PA chief, but they seem to be OK with each taking a different approach to satisfy coalition's rightist and leftist bases

Isaac Herzog says he hopes to assist in peace efforts; Palestinian leader underlines need for 'practical steps on the ground'

PA said seeking resumption of operations in East Jerusalem, ending settlement expansion, restricting police activity on Temple Mount, permission to build international airport

Leader who offered Palestinians a state claims that behind closed doors, PA president 'regrets that he didn't sign'; adds that Hamas military threat doesn't worry him

Senior State Department official says premise of Israeli report on matter untrue; Washington has been adamant that time isn't right for high level talks on final status issues

Report says the Biden administration began effort to revive talks before Israel's new government was sworn in; PA said set to demand expansion of its authority in West Bank

Rights group alleges persecution, argues Israel has 'demonstrated an intent to maintain the domination of Jewish Israelis over Palestinians' in Israel, West Bank and Gaza

Convening online, envoys from US, Russia, EU and UN express concern over potential 'unilateral actions,' in apparent reference to Israeli settlement expansion

Hussein Agha and Ahmad Samih Khalidi, seasoned negotiators with Israel, propose Jordan and Egypt taking on security roles, and Saudi normalization if settlement expansion ends

Officials say potential 'small steps' toward peace may come after Jerusalem and Ramallah hold elections