Sides to grant each other access to criminal records, but larger issue of restrictions on US citizens from Gaza, West Bank remains

After Israeli official says airport entry for Palestinian Americans will be eased, removing obstacle to adding Israel to Visa Waiver Program, Nides says 'lots of work' remains

Improved treatment of US citizens of Palestinian descent is a key US demand in talks with Israel on joining Visa Waiver Program

50 House members pen letter to Biden cabinet members urging them to add Israel to Visa Waiver Program, a move the White House has already vowed to pursue

Political reporter Tal Schneider on Nir Hefetz's bombshell revelations in Case 4000; US correspondent Jacob Magid on the future of the Abraham Accords and the visa waiver program

Ayelet Shaked says she's optimistic about chances after meeting with US homeland security secretary, insists Israel won't have to offer something in exchange

After years of lobbying by Jerusalem, Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas says US 'very, very focused on the program'

After personal plea to Biden in Oval Office, envoy says there's growing understanding in DC on the matter, obstacles surmountable in coming months; US source far less optimistic

Gilad Erdan says he told US secretary of homeland security that high rate of visa rejections is due to Israelis recently released from IDF wanting to travel temporarily, not settle

Erdan tweets he had 'productive' call with American homeland security secretary; program allows for 90-day visits for business or tourism and is seen as a facilitator for trade