France strongly denounces Israel's new settlement plans in the occupied West Bank, saying it damages the prospects for peace. (PNN)

Israel will soon resume construction on new Jewish neighborhood in East Jerusalem. (Ha'aretz)

A new poll shows a majority of Palestinians support resumption of peace talks, and the return of former PM Fayyad. (Jerusalem Post)

The population of the Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank is growing rapidly, says the Israeli interior ministry. (AFP)

Israel's settlers believe they will always be part of Israel, and talk about coexistence with Palestinians. (The Media Line)

Israeli forces detain six Palestinians from the occupied West Bank. (Ma'an) 

An explosion injures four Israeli soldiers, and Lebanese media reports they where inside Lebanon' s territory. (Ma'an/Xinhau)

The Israeli army establishes a new brigade for emergencies. (Xinhau)

Hamas accuses Fatah of fabricating claims of smuggling weapons to Muslim Brotherhoods groups in Sinai, but the PA denies those accusations. (Ma'an/Al-Monitor)

Israeli scientists reject economy minister Bennett's call to cut ties with EU, warning of irreversible damage to Israeli research. (Ha'aretz) 

A German cartoon depicts PM Netanyahu as toxic to the peace process. (YNet)

Gaza marks Eid al-Fitr holiday amid economic hardship. (Xinhau)

Haim Baram urges Jews to save Israel's democracy by voting for Arab candidates in response to new, anti-democratic Knesset bill. (Ha'aretz)

Alon Ben David says Netanyahu has one only one option if he wants to deal with Iran's nuclear threat: make peace with the Palestinians. (Ha'aretz) 

Ron Kampeas warns of the rising influence of Israeli settlers leaders on the US Congress, particularly Republicans, who denounce peace talks with the Palestinians. (Times of Israel)

Mahmoud Jaraba and Lihi Ben Shitrit say former Pres. Morsi's downfall was a blow to Hamas. (The Daily Star)