West Bank Violence

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.

Mike Huckabee’s approach to the West Bank challenges both Israel’s critics and defenders: condemn crimes, enforce the law, and reject collective blame.

“I can tell you categorically there is no plan of the Israelis to displace people out of Gaza against their will," Huckabee stated during a visit to the West Bank town of Turmus Aiya.