Israel notifies Biden administration of decision after PM holds call with Blinken to discuss Saudi normalization

Asked about Riyadh's widely reported demand that US back its civilian nuclear program, bin Farhan says kingdom prefers support from US but notes there are other potential 'bidders'

Left-wing Peace Now group says move part of an attempt by 'current government working to create conditions for annexation of the West Bank'

After his call for Israel to 'pump the brakes' on its judicial overhaul led to angry pushback from Chiki, Nides says Israelis don't even want US to get out of their affairs

Agreement will allow Religious Zionism head to entrench Israel's West Bank presence and thwart Palestinian development, though caveats appear to preserve some authority for Gallant

Nides says US not dictating details to Israel, but wants it to build consensus before moving forward, claims warnings about proposals' economic impact have PM's attention

Group predicts new government will launch massive settlement construction program, while Palestinians see another sign Israel has abandoned two-state solution

Back in Jerusalem, US secretary of state seems to accuse Israel of imperiling two-state solution, praises 'vibrant' Israeli civil society amid veiled criticism of judicial shakeup

Under deal with Likud, junior minister from Religious Zionism to oversee key defense ministry organizations responsible for enforcing regulations, daily life in the West Bank

No. 3 on National Unity electoral slate refuses to take firm position on number of matters; LGBT group: Party must address 'discriminatory policy that has been going on for years'