US secretary of state repeats new policy that will see US judge the Israeli government based on the policies it implements, rather than its far-right personalities

US officials quoted saying policy aimed at limiting influence of next coalition's most hardline members; US policy on Iran, Saudi Arabia could be leveraged to pressure incoming PM

Official tells forum on China-Israel ties that Washington doesn't intend to exclude Beijing from global economy, but wants to ensure trade doesn't threaten security, human rights

US ambassador echoes Blinken's plan to judge next government on actions, not personalities; says he will make sure Netanyahu's 'hands are very tight on the wheel'

As White House takes wait-and-see attitude, Congress members addressing group's conference blast 'extreme right-wing' coalition being formed by Netanyahu, liken him to Trump

Acknowledging 2 states distant as ever, secretary for the first time stresses importance of equal rights and justice under the law for both sides, keeping options open on Ben Gvir

American defense contractor signs agreement with Rafael to help develop, test, manufacture laser-based air defense system, which has been hailed as a 'game-changer'

Speaking to NBC, expected incoming prime minister is asked if he backs former ally's return to White House, calls question a 'landmine'; says Trump dinner with antisemites 'wrong'

Secretary of state tells J Street confab that rhetorical pushback to Israeli unilateral moves is insufficient, amid speculation US won't work with far-right ministers

White House has been subtle in expressing concern over far-right's rise, but Democrat close to president says administration working behind the scenes to push back