PM reportedly acknowledges Biden's campaign promise and domestic sensitivities, but says his government views reopening of mission to Palestinians as 'unacceptable'

But Jerusalem must back move, according to diplomatic protocol; Mohammad Shtayyeh resists calls to have American mission in Ramallah

On sidelines of Republican Jewish confab, Rick Scott blames stalled Iron Dome funds on Democrats, Ted Cruz says Biden aiding Palestinian claims to Jerusalem in reopening consulate

Foreign minister says Washington welcome to open mission to Palestinians in Ramallah if it wishes; believes there is 'understanding' in US toward blacklisting of rights groups

Letter follows submission of long-shot bill in Senate; claims move would create 'misguided situation' in which US would operate 2 separate missions in Israel's capital

Deputy secretary of state tells senators 'we need the consent of the host government to open any diplomatic facility,' including a Jerusalem office to serve Palestinians

Legislation almost surely to fail as long as GOP lacks majority; co-sponsors blast Biden administration intention to reopen mission despite Israeli government's opposition

Idan Roll says Washington knows Israel is opposed to move and understands political complexities in Jerusalem

After early indications that his demurral was only due to timing, Lapid insists gov't will never be able to withstand move; some US officials fear it's an effort to drive up cost

Senior diplomatic official says FM warned secretary that reopening US consulate would have significant implications on new coalition, defends ties with China amid US pushback