Tender covers part of a wider plan for 3,401 homes in area east of Jerusalem that Palestinians say could divide the West Bank

Hamas’ weapons should be transferred to Palestinian body and stored inside enclave, says Islamist group

Israeli defence minister calls for police to be given authority in occupied territory

US ambassador Mike Huckabee says Washington exerted pressure on Israel to end the siege

Armed settlers blocking several roads, despite IDF declaration that area a closed military zone

Washington’s reaction to Netanyahu’s comments has been muted as plans proceed to implement next stages of ceasefire

US president keen to register foreign policy success in advance of November mid-term elections

Deadly clashes raise fears of escalation as negotiators seek agreement on Israeli withdrawal

Further setback for US president after Iran denies peace talks are taking place

US president’s Board of Peace hails ‘critical step’, but responses of Israeli and Hamas officials suggest disagreements remain

Deep mistrust, competing political pressures and unanswered questions over disarmament continue to undermine hopes for peace

Israeli PM arrives in Washington after months of tensions with the US president, hoping limited concessions on Gaza and Lebanon can repair strained ties

Animals to be placed in moat around facility used to hold detainees from Gaza Strip and occupied West Bank

Gadi Eisenkot may lack charisma but he is a serious challenger to the Israeli prime minister in October’s elections

Former head of armed forces Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as PM’s main rival and has taken a lead in the polls