Defense minister reportedly asks Netanyahu to convene key committee; move seen as attempt to cement ties with settler leaders, who are angry at PM for reneging on annexation

Eitan Ze'ev, 27, opened fire during July altercation near northern town of Biddya; settlement leaders say he acted in self-defense

Legislation proposed by MK Hauser would include settlement territory in law that requires either Knesset super-majority or public vote on dismantling settlements or ceding land

By contrast, despite the widespread criticism, Efrat mayor Oded Revivi sees UAE deal as positive sign indicating settlements are not an obstacle to regional peace

President's reference to Jerusalem ostensibly agreeing to a settlement freeze was a slip, Times of Israel told

Tzachi Hanegbi to replace her as settlements minister; outgoing envoy to UK Mark Regev, formerly Netanyahu's spokesperson for foreign press, expected to return to his old position

Move would have no impact, say shrugging locals of major West Bank settlement, as start date for planned Israeli extension of sovereignty passes

Pnina Sharvit Baruch led the unit that handles Israel's rights and responsibilities in the West Bank. The PM's plan, she says, could make everything, including building, harder

A window of opportunity has opened for Israel, but it isn’t cost-free; many now argue annexation could finally draw a line in the sand between Israelis and Palestinians

Begin wanted to leave question of sovereignty over West Bank open, Oslo barred both sides from unilaterally changing territory's status. What justifies the change, and is it legal?