In 1st meeting with Tom Nides, IDF chief presents ambassador with overview of regional security situation, and two discuss Iranian nuclear threat, deepening bilateral cooperation

Nides hosts inaugural meeting with counterparts in Israel, seeking to strengthen and build on existing normalization agreements between Jewish state and its Arab neighbors

Breaking from annexation-backing predecessor, Tom Nides tells Hebrew paper he's entering job with 'no ideology,' says unlike Trump, Biden believes US must care for Palestinians

After Israeli official says airport entry for Palestinian Americans will be eased, removing obstacle to adding Israel to Visa Waiver Program, Nides says 'lots of work' remains

Jake Sullivan's visit to Israel said to calm some of Israel's concerns; gaps between Jerusalem, Washington 'smaller than we'd expected,' official tells news site

In shadow of Vienna talks, Jake Sullivan tells PM two countries need to find a joint way forward to face major security issues; Bennett downplays reported snub by White House

Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman and senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur discuss last week's nuclear talks with Iran, the new US ambassador to Israel and Lapid's trip to Egypt

Though not mentioning Iran, PM appears to indirectly bring up issue via Hanukkah reference

Presenting his credentials, Ambassador Tom Nides pledges to work closely with Israel to counter Tehran, says Abraham Accords no replacement for deal with Palestinians

Thomas Nides assumes post after nearly 10 months with no American envoy, as disagreements with Israel remain on Jerusalem consulate and Iran