Palestinian laborers say new terminal, which requires biometric permits, makes commute to Israel more manageable; PLO official: Israel should remove checkpoints, not beautify them

Gaza-based terror group managed to turn agents in sensitive units, including the preventative force that works alongside Israel to thwart Hamas activity in West Bank

Israeli security official confirms entry approved to capital and the West Bank; human rights group criticizes 'small, arbitrary' permit quota

Israel denies troops initially denied medical treatment for 16-year-old Osama al-Badn after shooting him in the back

Paris implores Israel to renew payments -- frozen because of PA's funding for families of terrorists; Jerusalem replies that to do so would breach Europe's anti-terror principles

Palestinian attempts to attack officers at Tapuah Junction south of Nablus, is shot and reportedly seriously injured; no Israelis hurt

Even if travel documents are issued it is unclear whether they will be able to make it to Holy City by Sunday, though many could travel later in the month for Orthodox Easter

Biblical ritual held annually at West Bank mountaintop ceremonial ground, provides participants young and old with hope for future of ancient community

Checkpoints, crossings to remain shuttered from Friday morning until next Saturday, except for humanitarian and other outstanding cases

MK sends letter to deputy defense minister demanding pilgrims in enclave be allowed to enter the West Bank and Israel; Defense Ministry body does not respond to request for comment