West Bank Violence

Palestinian election candidate Dr. Ahmad Shadid warned that withheld PA tax revenues and rising unemployment could trigger an “explosion in the West Bank” with regional consequences.

The Senate voted 47 to 51 to block the resolution. The vote was largely along party lines, with every Republican voting no except for Rand Paul and every Democrat voting yes except for John Fetterman

The soldier, who was sentenced by court-martial, held signs outside the Jerusalem headquarters that read: "Avi Bluth - Stop Administrative Orders" and "Avi Bluth - Stop Persecuting Tal Yinon Dardik."

Settler extremists threw stones, assaulted IDF and Border Police, and set fire to property throughout the area, actions which members of the establishment utterly condemned.

Three Border Police officers lightly wounded as extremist settlers clash with forces, setting fire to Palestinian property • Riot sought to prevent Palestinian family’s coordinated return to Jalud

"Neria's life is still hanging in the balance, but we have seen some encouraging signs and we are holding onto them with hope," said Leiter in a statement.

Among Jewish Israelis, 16% said peaceful coexistence was possible, and 64% said it was not. Among Arab Israelis, 23% said it was possible, and 26% said it was not.

The IDF's statement follows a Ynet News report earlier on Saturday about Hebrew graffiti and a Star of David sprayed on the still-under-construction home of Kusra resident Louis Beyruti.

Senators also specifically requested that the State Department assess the conditions surrounding the detention of Palestinian children.

Security officials say terror activity in the West Bank is at its lowest level since 2011, but warn of growing friction, weapons concerns and potential escalation ahead of the holidays.