Blinken tells Lapid he recognizes political sensitivity of reopening de facto mission to Palestinians in Israel's capital, says panel will allow sides to discuss matter discreetly

Israeli ambassador visits South Side, where Israel trauma model is used to cope with gun violence thanks to Black-Jewish partnership; notes how alliance can be leveraged by Israel

Thousands of homes going up in controversial Givat Hamatos neighborhood, and many more units set for approval in other areas; US says it is formulating reaction

Comments made by the US secretary of state alongside his Israeli counterpart send a message to Israel that an offensive strike could be used to keep Tehran from getting the bomb

Senior diplomatic official says FM warned secretary that reopening US consulate would have significant implications on new coalition, defends ties with China amid US pushback

Blinken, meeting with Israeli, UAE counterparts, says Washington won't lift sanctions without 'vital' political progress, despite warming ties between Arabs states and Damascus

Local planning committee approves area for public structures and other construction in controversial Givat Hamatos

FM meets with VP, NSA, and Congressional leaders; says Iran is his visit's main focus, but lso highlights importance of improving Palestinian lives, boosting bipartisan support

Foreign Minister also stresses 'need for alternative' to JCPOA during meeting with Jake Sullivan, though US still says it hasn't exhausted efforts to revive the accord

PM invited to Sochi to discuss Tehran's nuclear program and other regional issues with Russian president, amid reported tensions over Syria policies