Biden to tour Israeli security installations, including new laser defense system; is set to become 1st US president to visit a site in Palestinian East Jerusalem outside Old City

Meeting in Ramallah comes as Israel reportedly worries about escalation in West Bank during US president's trip; Palestinian leader met with Hamas terror chief on Tuesday

Security establishment reportedly fears escalation in West Bank during president's time in Israel over lack of major US peace initiative

US leader set to become first recipient of award since 2014, for his 'uncompromising decades-long commitment to Israel's security,' says president's office

Even though Lapid is more moderate on Palestinian issue than Bennett, senior US official revealing details of president's visit says it's harder for new PM to deliver mid-campaign

Defense minister vows to increase funding, accelerate development of laser air defense system, set to be shown to Biden during his trip next week

US president's conversation with Cherelle Griner follows detained basketball player's personal appeal to White House; spouse 'grateful' for outreach, but will maintain pressure

Senior official takes issue with US-drawn 'symmetry' between 'thorough' Israeli probe and PA's lackluster one; says progress on boosting Israeli-Saudi ties would be 'game-changer'

There is an intolerable, unfathomable gap between Jerusalem's frequently excellent diplomacy and its Knesset, where dysfunction reigns

While the prime minister was reportedly slated to receive a call from Biden, the two will likely wait to speak until the president lands in Israel next week