State Dept. says it recognizes Israel's security concerns but still alarmed by high casualty count after 10 killed, over 100 hurt; Arab, Muslim nations issue far harsher criticisms

Openly gay Jewish Democrat, a member of the influential House Middle East subcommittee, leaving politics to take up position as CEO of Rhode Island Foundation

After members bow to American pressure, withdraw resolution urging halt to settlement activity, they issue softer joint statement saying actions imperil prospects for 2 states

As PA buckles under US pressure to withdraw Security Council resolution, Israel only agrees to pause further unilateral steps for a short time

Facing US pressure, Ramallah suffices with symbolic Security Council statement panning settlements, while Israel will agree to halt some, but not all, activity beyond Green Line

After ambassador calls to 'pump brakes' on judicial shakeup, Simcha Rothman suggests he doesn't know what he's talking about; Likud minister tells Nides to 'mind your own business'

PA president briefs secretary of state on Palestinian-backed Security Council measure calling for halt to Israel's activities in West Bank

Bloomberg cites several unnamed individuals saying new government stepping up attempts to achieve greater military and intel cooperation

Latin American countries maintain Jerusalem's 'unilateral measures constitute serious violations of international law and the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council'

Spokesperson echoes frustration voiced earlier by State Department, as administration announces that it opposes draft Security Council resolution that voices similar condemnation