Public rebuke by State Department spokesman is first by Biden official aimed at far-right lawmaker Ben Gvir, who is aiming to become next police minister

Likud party head also speaks to UAE president and Italy's new leader Meloni as he prepares to once again assume power

Far-right lawmaker publishes speech he intends to give at memorial service for slain ultra-nationalist rabbi and former MK; insist he is more moderate than his mentor

Likud leader had previously avoided being seen with far-right MK; Otzma Yehudit chief publicly aiming to head ministry that oversees police

Incoming PM is also facing Smotrich's demand for the Finance Ministry; meanwhile, Likud MKs see their negotiating power for top jobs reduced, particularly Israel Katz

American Jewish groups will likely face calls from inside their organizations to denounce nationalist politicians and face an uphill battle in defending Israel

Far-right MK strikes relatively conciliatory tone, saying he considers those who didn't vote for him 'brothers,' while insisting that his party represents diverse array of Israelis

Ultra-nationalist leader details a 10-point plan to combat terrorism, including arming reserve soldiers and creating a 'National Guard' of 10 Border Police battalions

Several Biden officials raise concern amid Religious Zionism's rise in polls; president urges them to wait until coalition is formed before drawing conclusions

Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman on historic Lebanon maritime deal and updates from around the globe; settlements reporter Jeremy Sharon compares & contrasts far-right parties