White House was accused by Dem. progressives, allies abroad of lacking urgency and coddling Israel, but latest escalation was brought to a close after a relatively short 11 days

Source says the latest flare-up in violence led to growing understanding in the Biden administration of the need for more senior diplomats on the ground

US president has a history of openly backing the Jewish state, while reserving often-harsh criticism for private sit-downs with its leaders

As Israeli premier pushes back on US desire to see an imminent ceasefire, president finds himself being dragged back into issue he'd been hoping to avoid

GOP members attempt to highlight progressive views slamming Jewish state to portray rival party as anti-Israel

After week in which US officials bombarded with questions on Gaza at every press appearance, journalist's raising of matter again at electric car test-drive seems to irk president

While trying to spotlight its infrastructure program, the administration faces rising pressure to weigh in more forcefully to stop Middle East violence

Washington has yet to appoint a new ambassador, and other key posts are empty, while events on the ground are forcing the US and Israel into a flurry of diplomatic activity

Progressive lawmakers lament US policy that ignores Palestinians, blast IDF strikes; more moderate colleagues closer to Biden offer 'unwavering' support for Jewish state

A week ago, Biden officials were irking Israel over East Jerusalem evictions and police conduct at Temple Mount; Washington seems to have changed tack since Gaza fighting began