A decision to push off the vote may alienate international partners, source says; Palestinians have not held a national election for 15 years

If the scheduled vote is delayed, the PA might face rising popular anger. If it goes forward, Hamas could surge to victory. Is a distracted Israel ready for any of this?

COGAT head Kamil Abu Rukun says Palestinian leader has proved he is against violence; was concerned annexation could have led to change in Palestinian Authority's situation

COGAT head Kamil Abu Rukun says he'll recommend 'stopping everything,' also opposes allowing ballots to be cast in East Jerusalem, a major sticking point for Palestinians

Embassy tells citizens to avoid Palestinian regions, where 'violence can occur with little or no warning'; IDF official has predicted 'wave of terror attacks'

No clashes reported between Israeli troops and Palestinian security forces during arrest operation, hinting at continuing tacit coordination

Maj. Gen. Kamil Abu Rukun reportedly tells IDF chief, defense minister violence likely to break out, all security ties could be severed with PA if Israel extends sovereignty

After rockets are fired from Gaza and Israel retaliates, senior members of terror group to meet top Egyptian intelligence officials

Israel’s military liaison tells Palestinians that Iran-backed group 'dragging you into violence,' says local residents will 'suffer the consequences'

Israel made decision to stop the entry of fuel into the Strip after multiple flaming balloons landed in its territory; electricity company spokesman urges reversal of move