Mnuchin is setting up investment fund backed by Gulf states; during visit last week, the US visitors were hosted by investment firm Maverick Ventures Israel

Yossi Cohen, whose term ends June 1, reportedly had talks with ex-US treasury chief weeks ago, even though his current work and planned investment fund both deal with Gulf states

Aryeh Lightstone, former senior aide to US ambassador to Israel and manager of fund aimed at advancing Israeli-Arab peace, turned down offer to be PM's campaign chief

Human rights report names chapter 'Israel, West Bank and Gaza,' as in Trump era, but areas themselves labeled 'occupied' for first time in years

The Trump administration said merging the capital's consulate into the embassy was more efficient. But diplomats claim it badly hampered their ability to reach out to Palestinians

Future of opaque initiative meant to back Arab-Israel normalization unclear after political appointee heading initiative quits and Biden administration appears set to shut spigot

The ex-envoy maintains the last 4 years were an unequivocal success, thanks to the White House's 'inexperienced' crew, which smashed precedent and forged a new path

Change occurs after Trump ambassador David Friedman relinquishes account, but is swiftly reversed; spokesman says it was not indicative of policy shift

Ex-envoy's name mentioned as possible candidate, along with energy guru Amos Hochstein and former Rep. Robert Wexler, as David Friedman prepares for post-ambassadorial life

David Friedman attends cabinet meeting during last week of posting; PM thanks him for American recognition of Jerusalem and Golan Heights, softened stance on settlements