Controversy-courting lawmaker carries Israeli flag to Damascus Gate after police ban him from marching through Muslim Quarter; at least 5 arrested; Hamas issues warning

Defense minister says he will oppose holding highly charged event on Thursday if it requires extraordinary security measures and endangers public order

Ram Ben-Barak warns planned right-wing parade will ​'ignite the region'; Hamas warns of 'consequences' if march goes through Old City's Damascus Gate

Organizers receive permit for route through Damascus Gate, Muslim Quarter on Thursday amid warnings parade could reignite violence that spiked last month in city

Organizers cancel parade, but marchers continue to stream toward Western Wall; decision to redirect march from Damascus Gate over fears of clashes said made by Netanyahu

Netanyahu, Gantz given green light to decide how to proceed on behalf of government; step comes after some 45 projectiles fired at Israel from the Strip

Defense Minister Gantz meets with UN envoy to discuss violence, reportedly asks to deliver message to Gaza rulers that patience has run out

Terror group sources tell Lebanese outlet they oppose truce until Jerusalem unrest ends, threaten escalation if Palestinian elections delayed; security cabinet to convene at 3 p.m.

After initially restricting fishermen to sailing within 9 miles of the coast, Israel's military liaison to Palestinians announces total closure as launches continue from Strip

Recent evenings have seen intense clashes between Palestinians and law enforcement in Jerusalem, as well as a far-right Jewish march