Ministers decide to withhold some NIS 600 million out of 2.4 billion total to compensate for PA payments to terrorists and their families

Move would come as part of broader strategy to resume ties with Israel and US, as President-elect Biden promises to take a more conciliatory stance toward Ramallah

Hospital sought to discharge Maher al-Akhras, but he objected; Israeli authorities say he is a dangerous Islamic Jihad activist -- but also plan to free him in November

Maher al-Akhras was detained in July by Israeli authorities, who say he is a dangerous Islamic Jihad activist, but also plan to free him in November; he denies the accusation

Terror group, inspired by Shalit deal in 2011, seeking a similar exchange now, and transfers of Qatari money may not be enough to keep a lid on rising frustration in the Strip

PM Shtayyeh says financial institutions agree to freeze action against accounts of terror operatives after military decree, vows to 'protect banks from oppression of occupation'

Advocates call for the release of at-risk prisoners amid concerns the infection could spread through the prison system

Hussein al-Sheikh says Ramallah will continue payments to 'martyrs,' whatever the cost; Shin Bet chief warns ministers that move could lead to West Bank unrest

Sunday's move comes months after Ramallah and Jerusalem came to an understanding on the transfer of funds, which keep the Palestinian Authority operating

Thousands attend rallies across West Bank protesting shift in longstanding American policy, death of cancer-stricken Fatah fighter in Israeli jail; 77 said lightly hurt