At Senate confirmation hearing, Linda Thomas-Greenfield says she'll fight BDS, encourage states that have normalized with Israel to back Jerusalem at world forums too

Israeli officials reportedly say premier's longstanding ties to new president and administration's forthright approach to nuclear deal will likely smooth disputes

US president presses Russian counterpart on arrest of opposition figure Navalny, massive cyber attack blamed on Russia, reports of bounties on US troops in Afghanistan

Senate overwhelmingly backs Biden's nominee, week after hearing in which he said US commitment to Israel's security is 'sacrosanct,' backed two-state solution

In first remarks on conflict by an official of the new administration, acting ambassador says US will work to advance two-state solution, shuns unilateral moves by both sides

Russia argues, meanwhile, that Washington should first resume its own compliance, remove sanctions on Tehran

In further step away from 2015 deal, Tehran spokesperson says limitations to be placed on inspections by UN watchdog of country's sites

Erdogan is eager to turn the page, as old antagonist Biden assumes office, but Jerusalem, sitting pretty with gas alliances and new Arab friends, will have some demands

US president predicts up to 660,000 total deaths before country begins to turn corner; US has exceeded a pace of 1 million doses per day over last week

Leaked comments indicate the prime minister is readying for battle over Biden's insistence on rejoining the nuclear pact, even as Washington says it will hear Israeli concerns