Legal adviser says defense minister should be the only minister in charge of the IDF, as coalition advances bill to create junior role in charge of key Defense Ministry bodies
31 people in Israel and West Bank killed in terror attacks; more than 165 Palestinians reported killed amid months-long IDF crackdown, highest toll since 2007
Move by incoming coalition lawmakers framed as first step toward rebuilding 4 northern West Bank towns evacuated during 2005 Gaza Disengagement; ban has never been fully enforced
Asked to comment on Jana Zakarna's death during raid in Jenin, State Department spokesman notes Israeli military's probe into matter and Lapid's offer of condolences
PA premier Mohammad Shtayyeh calls for international probe along with MK Tibi and others; Lapid expresses sorrow over death, apparently from sniper misfire, backs troops
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