Papers released by State Department show Trump's lawyer, accused of smear campaign against envoy to Ukraine, was in contact with top diplomat before ambassador was recalled

In letter to Pompeo, legislators say move discredits the United States as an honest broker, hurts peace hopes, endangers security of America, Israel, and the Palestinians

Concern rising among diplomats as White House will neither release $105 million in financial assistance nor provide an explanation for freeze

Top US diplomat says he will expose 'abuse' by regime, sanction those responsible, as signs indicate demonstrations quelled

Gordon Sondland testifies he kept secretary of state up-to-date president's apparent effort to set conditions to a meeting with Ukraine's new leader; State Department disputes

Arab foreign ministers answer Palestinians' call for gathering on Washington's decision to no longer consider Israeli building in territories 'illegal'

At Security Council meeting on US settlements decision, Palestinians scoff at Washington's stance as undermining 'what is left of US credibility'

Holy See doesn't directly mention Washington's announcement that it no longer views settlements as illegal, but reference seems clear from statement's wording

PM begins crucial meeting with rival Gantz on potential coalition, after calling on him to make use of 'unique opportunity' posed by US's settlement policy shift

Hungarian FM said to instruct his diplomats to block any text on the legal status of settlements; France, Germany issue their own statements