Ben Rhodes tells podcast he appreciates that Israel's new PM is 'candid' about his views, welcomes leaders who don't seek 'a public fight to help their politics back home'

Ahead of trip for COP26 climate talks, Bennett says government will cut red tape and increase funding; says Israel must work with neighboring countries on water and energy projects

Bennett urges MKs to stop airing dirty laundry and solve differences behind closed doors; Shaked reported to apologize for trash talk aimed at Lapid and Gantz

PM Naftali Bennett and Energy Minister Karine Elharrar promise to invest in innovation, renewable energy

Foreign Minister says in a Facebook post that 'leaks, slanders, and attempts to make us quarrel' will not shift government from its goals

Official says Americans 'don't care that much' about recent move to approve 3,000 West Bank homes; Bennett government doesn't believe the US will reopen consulate to Palestinians

After Shaked heard claiming FM botching ties, TV says she was referring to promises FM made to Biden admin. on Iran and US consulate in Jerusalem, and Jordan's Temple Mt. status

Latest settlement approvals have US officials doubting Gantz's claim that he can limit scope of construction, and jeopardize 'spirit of goodwill' Biden hoped to build with Bennett

'I estimate that the rotation will not happen,’ TV cites premier as saying during past month; his office appears to confirm details, but insists he'll honor power-sharing deal

Prime minister not slated to sit with Biden; is expected to address confab on Monday