PM believes Biden, friendly Arab leaders understand peace negotiations are currently not feasible and won't press him on it, while left-wing of his coalition lacks real influence

Israel's new leader embarks on a charm offensive with community leaders, seeks points of commonality, is rewarded with laughs and warm applause

Iranian envoy claims 'Iran-phobia runs rampant' after Israeli PM slams Tehran over its nuclear program, support for proxies; PA's top diplomat laments omission of Palestinians

Speaking to JFNA heads in New York, prime minister argues that 'new spirit' of his diverse coalition should guide ties between Israel and diaspora

'What a joke,' ex-premier Netanyahu's party says after PM's first address to General Assembly; Meretz laments omission of Palestinians

PM asserts health officials 'stuttered' when questioned why concert should be prevented, amid reported disagreements over further restrictions

In first address to General Assembly, PM says Israel 'pioneered' COVID booster shots, hails his government as model for 'debate without hate'; no mention of Palestinians

The new prime minister's maiden address to the General Assembly was marked by two glaring omissions, both of them carefully planned, neither of them particularly wise

US correspondent Jacob Magid on Thursday's vote and Bennett's upcoming Monday speech to the Jewish Federations, and Jessica Steinberg on shmitta customs this year

In first speech at General Assembly, PM brands Iran president 'the Butcher of Tehran,' hails US ally and Abraham Accords, says his coalition drove Israel from 'cliff... to safety'