But former defense minister says he could back moves from the opposition, with Riyadh expected to make demands for concessions to Palestinians opposed by PM's hardline allies

State Department says secretary will work to advance regional integration and is looking for opportunities short of full-on normalization between Riyadh and Jerusalem

Officials say they fear the US or others may be bowing to Iranian demands for a new nuclear pact, and that a Saudi deal taking shape may be used to mollify their concerns

Visiting former top diplomat talks with Israel Katz about plans to swap energy for desalinated water, discusses moves to combat warming with Idit Silman

Assistant secretary of state says there's been 'a lot of hyperventilation' in the media following reports supposedly revealing details of US-led talks between Jerusalem and Riyadh

Former US diplomat says supply complicated by logistical issues, and Washington initially thought Israel was already winning: 'This was a huge step we took. It saved Israel'

State Department reiterates statement that it is 'deeply troubled' by move, while European Union calls on Israel 'to reverse this action'

Yossi Cohen, citing 'personal knowledge' of potential dealings, strikes optimistic note, as senior Netanyahu aides said to be headed for Washington

US, Germany, other EU states denounce proposed legislation to limit donations to human rights groups, prompting Netanyahu, Foreign Ministry to consider postponement, report says

Settlers begin process of moving wildcat outpost off private Palestinian land to make way for its legalization, despite Israeli assurances to Biden that it would not do so