Regional council head urges deadly reprisals for attacks, following the example of early left-wing governments; Border Police officer lightly hurt in settler riot

On an Oct. 11-18 trip to the Big Apple, 30 local leaders, including the mayor of Arab-majority Umm al-Fahm, engage in cultural exchange with Diaspora

West Bank mayors recite psalms, hoping for four more years; cite incumbent's recognition of Golan Heights and Jerusalem, support for Israel against threats like Iran and BDS

Head of Republicans in Israel to attend event at Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron; Efrat settlement head advises against Israelis trying to sway vote

In effort to thwart deal, West Bank mayors lobby right-wing MKs with blown-up map showing proposal's 15 envisioned enclave settlements surrounded by large red Palestinian state

Jordan Valley Regional Council head David Elhayani edges out candidate who'd been backed by group of council chairmen seeking more aggressive approach in lobbying government

Candidates vying to chair Yesha council of West Bank mayors undeterred by likelihood of less gushing support from Jerusalem and potential changing of friendly guard in Washington

After years of rejecting such requests, Jerusalem approves transfer of vehicles; regional council head blasts 'utter neglect of human life,' calls PA police 'terrorists in uniform'