Israeli ministers defend Ambassador David Friedman who came under fire from Palestinians for saying Israel has right to retain some of West Bank

PA foreign ministry calls David Friedman 'illiterate in politics, history and geography' for saying Israel has right to 'some' of West Bank

Anonymous official responds to remark by US envoy David Friedman who said he supports Israel's 'right' to retain some West Bank land

Document notes Jewish state a 'robust open democracy,' but decries ongoing 'pressure' on critics of Israeli policies vis-à-vis the Palestinians; also slams PA and Hamas for abuses

Residents complain about lawlessness, unregulated building and traffic; Jerusalem city official says security situation undermines municipality's ability to provide services

US state says move came after rental giant 'ended their discriminatory policy toward Israel'

Newly revealed documents show Abbas in 2017 approved 67% salary hike and lavish bonuses while West Bank economy struggled, further undermining leadership's image

Initial police investigation suggests Aya Abu Diaa was playing with matches in abandoned parked vehicle; death comes week after boy dies in blaze likely caused by game with fire

Crackdown comes as Hizb al-Tahrir supporters mark Eid al-Fitr on Monday, contradicting PA-appointed grand mufti of Jerusalem; social media pictures appear to show use of force

Associate of Kobi Eliraz, who was viewed as aide responsible for advancing hundreds of building plans beyond Green Line, says he was canned over ties to Netanyahu's rivals