Capital's building and planning committee greenlights construction plans for massive compound on Hebron Road; still requires additional approvals before ground can be broken

The ex-envoy maintains the last 4 years were an unequivocal success, thanks to the White House's 'inexperienced' crew, which smashed precedent and forged a new path

Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Tom Carper were only ones opposed to motion

Change occurs after Trump ambassador David Friedman relinquishes account, but is swiftly reversed; spokesman says it was not indicative of policy shift

Tony Blinken in confirmation hearing says realistic chance of Israel-Palestinian agreement unlikely in near term

Unveiling details of new US embassy compound planned for city's Hebron Road, Fleur Hassan-Nahoum says plenty of empty space nearby for other countries to put down diplomatic roots

David Friedman attends cabinet meeting during last week of posting; PM thanks him for American recognition of Jerusalem and Golan Heights, softened stance on settlements

Capital's building and planning committee approves construction plans for compound on Hebron Road, but another municipal body must still give final nod

PM said to push for expedited process ahead of Trump's departure from White House; committee to approve 2 locations, since Washington hasn't yet picked between them

Expansive Herzliya abode was sold to Adelsons in apparent bid to keep embassy in Jerusalem, but new digs, in former Jerusalem consulate, are not fit for an ambassador, sources say