Foreign minister says Washington welcome to open mission to Palestinians in Ramallah if it wishes; believes there is 'understanding' in US toward blacklisting of rights groups

Deputy secretary of state tells senators 'we need the consent of the host government to open any diplomatic facility,' including a Jerusalem office to serve Palestinians

Texas senator is one of several prominent Republicans visiting the country after recent fighting in Gaza; Netanyahu gushes to Lindsey Graham that 'no one has done more for Israel'