Swipe at far-right minister represents highly rare criticism of a senior member of the Israeli government by one of Jewish state's biggest allies in Congress

Opposition chair's comments during US trip mark rare example of him criticizing coalition while abroad; he also meets with Democratic Reps. Jerrold Nadler and Ritchie Torres

NY Representative Richie Torres also urges attorney general to investigate failure to 'prosecute hate crimes,' as anti-Jewish attacks surge, resulting in few punishments

Lapid tells visiting delegations of 27 Republicans and 14 Democrats that Israel is committed to 'working with all of our friends in Congress' to strengthen ties

Citing rising threats from rising antisemitism, organization says project will provide know-how to secure vital community institutions across North America