New Hope party said to demand new body to oversee Palestinian building in Area C, while Gantz insists issue remain under his ministry

PM reportedly tried to add recognition of 6 illegal settlements to cabinet's agenda a day before Biden inauguration

Defense minister says Netanyahu attempted to go behind his back by speaking directly to military officials, against protocol; authorizations were issued despite the intervention

Move could temper blowback for okaying 800 new units in Israeli West Bank communities shortly before Biden inauguration

Policy shift was announced by Pompeo during unprecedented recent visit to a West Bank winery; unclear if Biden administration will uphold it

Bill would affect 65 currently illegal West Bank communities, but legislative effort running out of time with government expected to disolve, and will also face court challenge

Unclear whether White House was consulted before secretary of state announced change, which marks latest American nod to Israeli presence beyond Green Line

'I didn't make the cave. It has existed since antiquity,' says Ahmed Amarneh from West Bank village of Farasin

Nearly a year since security cabinet approved 700 permits for Palestinians in Area C, plans for just 26 units have advanced

Former defense minister's wildlife preserves are partially closed to the public, frequently used for Israeli agriculture, and often situated on privately-owned Palestinian land