After personal plea to Biden in Oval Office, envoy says there's growing understanding in DC on the matter, obstacles surmountable in coming months; US source far less optimistic

Biden only voiced general opposition in meeting with Bennett, so Jerusalem is still operating based on Trump-era rules, which allowed building within towns' existing footprints

Jerusalem fears that singling out Sissi and MBS on human rights violations risks sending their countries into arms of Iran, China and Russia

Agreement backed by every president since Nixon binds US to not pressure Jewish state on joining non-proliferation treaty in exchange for promise not to use bombs

Foreign minister also opens rift with Washington over its plans to reestablish de facto mission for Palestinians in capital, warning it could destabilize government

Former IDF officer, who was pardoned by Trump in January, was meant to be promoted in 1987, but left the military when it came to light that he'd helped spy in the US

PM won't resettle refugees in Israel, but, in gesture to Biden, may suggest assisting in airlifting fleeing Afghans out of US airbases, sources say

Premier touts progress on Iran, visa waivers for Israelis; report says leaders agreed to disagree on settlement construction, Blinken opposes linking Gaza aid to return of captives

Israeli official tells news site PM stressed to Biden that despite disagreements, he wants them to work together ‘according to rules of honesty and decency’

With US president telling Israeli PM there are 'other options' if nuclear talks with Tehran fail, top official decries 'illegal threat to another country'