Opposition lawmakers warn settlement activist will inflame tensions in the West Bank amid a wave of settler violence against Palestinians
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State Department says move undermines two-state solution, which the US is working to advance through talks with Saudi Arabia about normalizing relations with Israel

Head of IDF Central Command approves new municipal boundaries for the West Bank settlements of Avigayil, Asahel, and Beit Hoglah

Far-right minister also calls Biden administration ‘hypocrites’ for criticizing Ben Gvir over controversial remarks: ‘No one can lecture us on morality or human rights’

Activists demonstrate in settlements and highlight anti-Palestinian violence, making common cause with established leftist groups but risking alienating supporters on the right

Sunday to be final day for committee discussions; Netanyahu said to tell Herzog he is working with academics on a new version of the bill that would limit judicial oversight

Far-right settlements minister Strock compares chiefs of IDF, Shin Bet, police to Russian mercenaries who rebelled against Moscow government; opposition leaders urge PM to fire her

But former defense minister says he could back moves from the opposition, with Riyadh expected to make demands for concessions to Palestinians opposed by PM's hardline allies

A slew of contentious bills and a draft government resolution were all shelved, at least temporarily, on Sunday. Is Netanyahu's desire for a White House invite the driving force?

Heartfelt joy for the return of the Jewish people to their ancient capital is being overshadowed by an antagonistic, nationalistic animosity toward Jerusalem's Palestinians