Jewish independent lawmaker chairs gathering in Senate committee meeting room to mark Nakba; Tlaib accuses Israel of apartheid, terror, says US aiding 'ethnic cleansing'

Republican lawmaker reserves Visitor Center space that Democratic congresswoman wanted to use for Nakba event, says he will hold celebration of 75 years of US-Israel ties instead

Israel is again a wedge issue in election cycle, with the right criticizing Biden for not inviting Netanyahu to Washington, and the left saying foreign aid cuts endanger security

Diplomatic mission to Israel accuses US House speaker of seeking 'to sow discord' after he told MKs Beijing's ruling party acts 'like thieves' and urged closer investment oversight

In warm speech to parliament, US House speaker lauds historic connection of Jewish people to the land; later says checks on government power a crucial part of democracy

Kevin McCarthy meets with president and prime minister before heading to Knesset for special session

Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman on US Speaker McCarthy in Israel, confab of Arab nations' FMs; military reporter Emanuel Fabian on horrific Taibe murder, IDF ops in Jericho

Knesset speaker plays Eagles' classic during a Knesset reception for visiting US House speaker in Jerusalem

Visiting Israel, top Republican congressman says president has waited 'too long' to extend invitation to Israeli leader, a 'dear friend'

Republican Congressional leader brings bipartisan delegation of 20 lawmakers to Western Wall, will be first speaker to address parliament since Newt Gingrich in 1998