Director of the Hamas J'lem Dept calls for renewed confrontation with Israel over plans to build new housing units in east J'lem, accuses Israel of undermining the foundations of the Al-Aqsa mosque to bring about its collapse.
Hours after A-G pens letter supporting giving Ariel University Center official university status, outgoing Defense Minister Ehud Barak issues directive to OC Central Command Alon to recognize Israel's 8th university.
Prime minister threatens Bayit Yehudi head Bennett for admitting he would refuse order to expel settlers, warns he will not accept such attitudes in coalition; politicians from Left, Right condemn Bennett's remarks.
Former foreign minister attacks A-G for indicting him without cause, adds: The fact that I have a beard, am a settler, and have a Russian accent automatically makes me a suspect; Ayalon takes over Foreign Ministry.
In surprise move, Interior Ministry gives red light to major part of Givat Hamatos neighborhood; city councillor says decision purely bureaucratic; c'tee approves around 700 units for Arab residents of Beit Safafa.
Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu slammed Hamas’ 25th anniversary celebrations in the West Bank, which saw the Gaza rulers hold the first rally in five years in rival Palestinian Authority territory, in the clearest indication yet the two factions might be en route to reconciliation.
