The incident highlights the lack of law and order in parts of the occupied territory where Israelis associated with the settler movement have increasingly attacked Palestinians without consequences.

Hard-right activists clashed with troops and set fire to a security site following a growing wave of attacks on Palestinians in the occupied territory.

Some Palestinians in Gaza, hardened by months of shattered promises and ongoing suffering, were skeptical on Sunday about the possibility of a ceasefire deal.

An Israeli official said plans were being made for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to travel to Washington in the coming weeks, a sign there may be movement on a new deal.

President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks at the White House next Monday