Netanyahu government believe a potentially returning Donald Trump would fail to garner congressional support for Riyadh's demands, according to Haaretz

Another prominent commentator comments wryly that ‘Israel is now part of the Middle East, thanks to its extremists and distorted democracy'

David Barnea's visit part of Biden administration's 'full-bore effort' to reach deal between Jerusalem and Riyadh, which will reportedly require Israeli concessions to Palestinians

With Biden seeking to cut cord between Riyadh, Beijing, Tehran and secure a win ahead of the US election, he may agree to security deal without concessions

New York Times reports Riyadh's demands for action on the ground unlikely to be approved by hardline coalition, PM may need to seek centrist government with opposition

PM says overhaul meant to rein in 'most activist court on the planet,' claims he will meet Biden at White House when questioned about snub

Jacob Magid discusses Washington's reaction to judicial overhaul, new US embassy chief and visa waiver as health editor Renee Ghert-Zand looks at MD protests and PM's health

Ambassador Cai Run gifts PM with autographed copy of Chinese president's book; the two leaders are set to meet later in the year

Iddo Netanyahu claims US president unfamiliar with Israeli legislation after White House criticizes Knesset's partisan approval of 'reasonableness' law; later walks back comments

Records sought by conservative watchdog group Judicial Watch shows Commander's repeated attacks on employees; White House says environment stressful for pets