Defense Ministry panel reportedly set to convene in coming two weeks on building approvals in West Bank, East Jerusalem, in last gasp of Trump administration

An announcement of construction in Ramat Shlomo caused a diplomatic spat during a visit to Israel by the then-US vice president

Iran and the Palestinians are relishing his arrival, anticipating a return to Obama-era thinking and policies. Let's hope they're mistaken

Ministers reportedly expected to approve measure, as infection rates drop below threshold for maintaining restrictions; health minister moves to increase fines for rule-breakers