Palestinian officials said 10 Palestinians were injured in the confrontation, none seriously.

But Palestinian officials have said that wages for August have been secured.

Some 106 people died in Gaza that day, according to Palestinian officials.

At least four protesters have died in the clashes, Palestinian officials report.

Palestinian officials say 172 people in Gaza have been killed since then.

Despite tensions, Israeli and Palestinian officials havequietly resumed behind-the-scenes talks in recent weeks.

But Palestinian officials and some Israeli analysts believe there is a political motive.

Palestinian officials said their leaders had never actually decided to meet the Israelis.

Palestinian officials said the blast happened when Mr Jamal was moving a safe.

Palestinian officials said Pence had been due to meet Abbas on Dec. 19.

Palestinian officials have said such a meeting was in the works.

But Palestinian officials had avoided such remarks once direct negotiations began in Washington.

Some 106 people died in Gaza that day, Palestinian officials say.

More than 90 Gazans have died since Tuesday, Palestinian officials say.

Palestinian officials said their leaders had never actually decided whether to meet the Israelis.

Palestinian officials have condemned Nauru's decision, saying it violates its obligations under international law.