Eyal Hulata and Jake Sullivan meet for first time, also discuss goodwill steps to Palestinians and PM's upcoming trip to Washington, the White House says

Legislation assures 2016 deal of $3.8 billion in security aid to Jewish state, will also provide $225 million to Palestinians

NSC chairman Eyal Hulata and diplomatic adviser Shimrit Meir will sit down with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and NSC Mideast coordinator Brett McGurk

US wary of causing a rift in Israel's nascent, politically diverse coalition and bringing about Netanyahu's return before budget passes, sources say

Ex-mayor Barkat warns Jerusalem will turn into 'Palestinian consular capital,' though several such missions already exist; Israel set to approve move, but has asked for more time

Members of House delegation also reject PA president's position that further normalization agreements between Israel and Arab states wait until Palestinian issue resolved

Hady Amr to make 1st visit since new gov't formed in Jerusalem; is expected to discuss Gaza reconstruction, voice opposition to Israeli home demolitions, PA killing of activist

While Biden administration hopes to quickly re-establish de facto mission to Palestinians, Jerusalem has asked that it hold off until after the summer

Senior State Department official says US closely tracking requirements under existing law that bars direct aid to PA so long as it awards stipends based on time served

Team headed by intelligence chief Majed Faraj meets with CIA counterparts to discuss maintaining calm in West Bank amid latest Gaza violence