Officials tell TV news they are taking 'quiet' action to help Israeli Naama Issachar jailed in Moscow; mother visits her in prison, says she feels 'she's been kidnapped'

Jewish representative touts advancement of ties between America and the Jewish state among her accomplishments during time in the House

Envoy says shared values and common history, not bombs or fighter jets, bring security; hails new controversial City of David archaeological site for proving Jewish ties to city

Jason Greenblatt tells newspaper Israeli-Palestinian strife 'not the core conflict of the region'; defends unilateral decisions as right for US, even if not helpful to broker deal

The one-time Netanyahu rival says it would be 'difficult' for PM to hang on under indictment; warns against 'generalizing' after Trump says Democrats hate Jews

Noting Israeli accusations against Iran, Foreign Policy magazine slams 'humiliating role' US president allegedly played in hiding purported Israeli test from the world

The US president has vowed progress on Israel and the Palestinians, Iran, Afghanistan, North Korea and numerous trade deals. Some efforts are inching forward. Others have stalled

Ex-secretary of state calls prime minister's diplomacy style 'a bit Machiavellian,' Netanyahu responds: 'We're the good guys'

A different prime minister could help heal rift with Democrats and the American Jewish community, leaders say

US president appears to distance himself from embattled PM, says race is 'very close' and 'we'll see what happens'