PA president says election will not go ahead until Israel allows East Jerusalem Palestinians to vote; cancellation had been expected for several days

Hamas, which stands to make gains in the vote, warns it will hold Israel responsible if ballot is postponed over dispute on East Jerusalem voting; Israel says it's not intervening

Foreign Ministry official meets with ambassadors from bloc, urges them not to believe Ramallah's claims that Israel blocking vote in East Jerusalem

Lebanese newspaper says bloc wants time to pressure Jewish state on formally allowing voting in city, a matter Israel has not yet officially commented on

A decision to push off the vote may alienate international partners, source says; Palestinians have not held a national election for 15 years

According to Army Radio, Ramallah has informed international community and Egypt of its decision, said to be due to Israel's ostensible refusal to allow voting in East Jerusalem

The terror group's controlled escalation in the south sends a clear message to Israel over Jewish extremists' actions in the capital, while bolstering its credentials internally

Far-right Israeli MK accuses 'weak Jewish government' of allowing Palestinian lawlessness, compares situation to deadly 1936 Arab revolt; More than 100 injured in Old City clashes

Official says group does not seek to lead next Palestinian government, but rather participate in a unity administration with Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah

If the scheduled vote is delayed, the PA might face rising popular anger. If it goes forward, Hamas could surge to victory. Is a distracted Israel ready for any of this?