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

Organization says settler population grew 2.2% in 2022, with Modiin Illit, Beitar Illit, Ma'ale Adumim, and Ariel the largest cities

Gush Etzion Regional Council head will replace David Elhayani, who announced resignation in June after losing support among settlers for backing government

'It is easier to stand up to someone who is seen as a foe, as opposed to someone who's seen as a friend,' says David Elhayani, citing the Trump plan for a Palestinian state

Israeli mayors flew to DC for Trump plan rollout, believing US would back sovereignty within days, but 1 of them says colleague's press release blasting proposal changed everything

Har Gilo community demands defense minister abort proposal to keep some 200 tourists isolated at local military academy over coronavirus fears

Settlers fume after Hebrew reports on Kushner comments to press indicate PM promised speedy annexation when he had already agreed with US to wait. But Kushner made no such remarks

But council heads say no commitment on issue from prime minister, who has recently indicated he will delay sovereignty move

Settler leaders vow to enlarge the 15 West Bank settlements that under US president's proposal would become sovereign Israeli islands in a potential Palestinian state

Umbrella group of West Bank mayors says it will not agree to plan that allows for establishment of Palestinian state, 'which would pose a major threat to Israel'