Security forces searching for gunmen after attack outside Homesh outpost near Nablus; Palestinian terror groups praise attack but don't take responsibility

Foreign Ministry condemns 'false and dangerous' allegations that came after Birthright groups given special permission to enter country, unlike Christmas pilgrims

In newly published comments made earlier this month, before current coalition storm on the matter, foreign minister decried 'violent hooligans'

Churches asking Tourism Ministry for Christmas tourists to be allowed in as well as Jewish group, as Bethlehem and other cities ready for second yuletide season without visitors

With government rightists bristling at notion Jewish extremism is an issue, Gantz and Barlev agree on greater police presence in West Bank to tackle attacks

Military says man shot as soldiers came under attack after conducting searches in a home where a gun was found; Palestinians say he died of his wounds, 2 others injured

Vote limited to rural areas after Mahmoud Abbas delays voting in cities, amid simmering anger toward the Fatah-controlled PA

The slate dubbed Qaderat, meaning capable in Arabic, will run in the upcoming local elections in the West Bank; Hamas boycotting election, no voting to be held in Gaza

PA health ministry reports Jamil Abu Ayyash was shot in the head; military says aware of reports Palestinian killed during violent protest

Leading writer says Israel's presence in Palestinian territory 'should no longer be called an occupation'; praises Bennett-led government