PM seeks to present a new image of Israel at UN, but fails to position the country as a world leader on efforts to combat COVID-19 or climate change

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

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

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'

Meeting with senior Gulf officials in New York ahead of UN speech, prime minister promises stability and continuity in relations; UAE expects trade to top $1 billion this year