Jake Sullivan's visit to Israel said to calm some of Israel's concerns; gaps between Jerusalem, Washington 'smaller than we'd expected,' official tells news site

President calls Islamic Republic ‘a ticking time bomb that threatens Israel and the whole Middle East’; Gantz says Jewish state working with allies to determine how to proceed

In shadow of Vienna talks, Jake Sullivan tells PM two countries need to find a joint way forward to face major security issues; Bennett downplays reported snub by White House

TV says US ignoring request for call between Bennett and Biden; National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on a three-day visit to region, largely focused on Iran

Israeli rocket man Eytan Stibbe to take a glass cube inscribed with prayer for welfare of Israel, written by Isaac Herzog's grandfather, to International Space Station

Israeli President Herzog: “Antisemitism ultimately lurks into other forms of intolerance and hate. It poisons our society and damages us all."

PM will become first Israeli premier to openly visit Gulf state, will meet Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan to discuss 'deepening ties' between countries a year on from Abraham Accords

Sergei Lavrov backs out of meeting with Bennett and Lapid amid Ukraine tensions and delicate Iran talks; Israeli sources say visit officially postponed

Aviation authorities clear 'Wing of Zion' for flight, but Prime Minister's Office has not issued approvals; costly project was developed by Netanyahu, criticized by Lapid