State Department spokesman says administration's stance against unilateral steps 'certainly' includes Israeli government's effort to legalize Homesh in northern West Bank

Defense minister emphasizes 'need to harness international community' to efforts to prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapon

National security minister accuses US, other countries of hypocrisy for criticizing visit; chief rabbi says going to site 'forbidden'; opposition's Kahana gives unexpected support

In first call with FM Eli Cohen, Blinken also discusses American commitment to Israel's security, Abraham Accords and Iran nuclear threat

In inaugural speech, Eli Cohen announces next Negev Summit in Morocco, says Israel will talk less on Russia-Ukraine war; will speak with Russian counterpart Lavrov on Tuesday

Jake Sullivan expected to meet with PM, Israeli counterpart Hanegbi and former envoy Dermer as Washington works to prevent expanding settlements, legalizing outposts

Budget to keep government running through September 2023 includes funding to restock Iron Dome after 2021 Gaza war in addition to $300 million in humanitarian aid for Palestinians

Experts say traditional right-wingers, who have counted on Likud chief's moderation, may be put off by his extremist partners, such as 'proud homophobe' Bezalel Smotrich

Unsourced TV report says longtime confidante of PM will use revived Strategic Affairs Ministry to push for further normalization deals, with focus on Saudi Arabia

Zohar Palti tells ToI Israel must make 'serious decisions' on whether it is willing to attack Iran’s nuclear plants without US backing, notes issue tangled up with other challenges