Nadav Argaman reportedly tried to convince Palestinian Authority head to accept funds collected by Jerusalem, amid fears of a financial collapse in the West Bank

Senior Ramallah official says economic workshop in Bahrain will be an 'embarrassment' for Kushner, but admits the White House has rendered him less relevant in eyes of his people

FM Riyad al-Maliki says world must stand up to any violation of international law, but wonders if Jewish state is a 'holy cow' that no one will dare touch

Israeli ministers defend Ambassador David Friedman who came under fire from Palestinians for saying Israel has right to retain some of West Bank

PA foreign ministry calls David Friedman 'illiterate in politics, history and geography' for saying Israel has right to 'some' of West Bank

President says Israeli people's 'prayers, hopes and well-wishes' gave the family strength during painful days

Document notes Jewish state a 'robust open democracy,' but decries ongoing 'pressure' on critics of Israeli policies vis-à-vis the Palestinians; also slams PA and Hamas for abuses

Hamas accuses PA leader of stabbing Palestinians in the back by offering message to Israeli president following death of Nechama Rivlin

Restricted area back down to 10 nautical miles day after being expanded to 15 miles; Gaza-based official says fisherman should not be punished for crimes of arsonists

Residents complain about lawlessness, unregulated building and traffic; Jerusalem city official says security situation undermines municipality's ability to provide services