Wennesland lauds Israeli affirmation of commitment to status quo but pans potential excessive force; Israeli, Palestinian envoys lay into global community's response to violence

Tor Wennesland updates members on Temple Mount tensions during closed-door emergency meet; despite Palestinian pressure, council refrains from issuing public statement

No resolution expected to be brought up at meeting requested by Europeans, China and UAE, amid calls for calm and against 'dangerous Israeli escalation' on restive Temple Mount

Antony Blinken says US 'stands resolutely' with Israel 'in the face of senseless terrorism and violence' after 2 killed, numerous others hurt; German FM brands assailant a 'coward'

Biden envoy joins rest of retooled UN Security Council in describing move as likely to undercut peace efforts, but Israel says family booted from house in Jerusalem 'stole land'

While Jerusalem says sit-down focused on civilian and security issues, global leaders seek discussion of core political disagreements as well

'We will not stop until we capture the terrorists,' Kohavi vows at site of attack that killed Yehuda Dimentman; police dismantle effort to set up new outpost named for victim

Report accuses Israel of 'contributing to the crisis' by withholding portion of tax revenues it collects in order to offset amount Palestinian Authority pays to security prisoners

Linda Thomas-Greenfield condemns Hamas for holding Israeli civilians, troops' bodies, and urges Israel to probe settler violence

According to report, Bennett's government is keen to expand the list beyond Gulf state and has asked Germany and 2nd unnamed nation to contribute to controversial payments