Conversation between foreign minister and US House speaker is described as 'warm and positive'

Religious Zionism MKs hit back at new foreign minister's decision, calling it a 'cheap provocation'

Lapid will be first minister to visit UAE since signing of Abraham Accords, signaling intent to bolster initiatives that were hallmark of Netanyahu and Trump administrations

Ambassadors to key allies, including EU, Japan, Jordan, Brazil, Vatican are approved, ending severe short-staffing; Foreign Minister Lapid says the envoys have waited too long

Former Blue and White deputy leader says he may yet return to politics, states he believes Netanyahu is now sorry for not honoring rotation agreement with Gantz

Ministers will finally approve ambassadors and consuls general to take up their posts in Israel's short-staffed diplomatic missions

Historic normalization deals between Israel and 4 Arab nations were hallmark of Netanyahu and Trump administrations; FM Lapid indicates eagerness to expand on ties

Incoming foreign minister accuses Netanyahu of leaving the diplomatic corps in shambles, especially the Jewish state's relationship with US Democrats

Netanyahu supports Palestinian Authority officials taking part in Gaza reconstruction; FM says US committed to expanding Abraham Accords

Movement for Quality Government and a union of Foreign Ministry employees claim leaving third of Israel's diplomatic missions short-staffed 'endangers' Israelis