Secretary of state's unprecedented visits to West Bank and Golan, reversal on settlement labeling rules, have strong symbolic worth, but seem unlikely to change much on the ground

Secretary tours Syrian border with Israeli counterpart, scoffs at US elites and 'salons of Europe' who want Assad to control strategic ridge; is briefed on Iran's influence in area

Unclear whether White House was consulted before secretary of state announced change, which marks latest American nod to Israeli presence beyond Green Line

Top diplomat stops at Psagot Winery as he heads to the Golan Heights in what will also be an unprecedented tour; announces US to label exports from settlements as Israeli

After Pompeo announces crackdown, Palestinian-led boycott movement says 'fanatic Trump-Netanyahu alliance' is revising the definition of anti-Jewish bias

Psagot owner named blend for US secretary of state in salute to Trump administration's attitude to settlements, says labeling bottle '#madeinlegality' is 'statement on morality'

Gulf kingdom's top diplomat spent 12 hours in Jerusalem on Wednesday without ever uttering the city's name; his country's Foreign Ministry also omitted any mention of the capital

Speaking in Jerusalem, US secretary of state says Washington to immediately take steps against anti-Israel boycott activists; Netanyahu hails move as 'simply wonderful'

In apparent message to Biden administration, US secretary of state says lifting sanctions would 'weaken new partnerships for peace in the region' and only benefit Tehran

Conflict 'needs to be resolved' based on two-state solution, al-Zayani says during first Israel trip, as Netanyahu hails 'important milestone' on the road to peace in the region