US still concerned over some restrictions after Israel drops demand that visitors notify authorities of relationships with Palestinians, remains in talks with COGAT

As Tom Nides lobbies for legislation needed for Israel to join US Visa Waiver Program, Likud adamant it will not back the bills, claims it's a lost cause this year anyway

Interior Minister Shaked accuses opposition's Likud of holding up legislation for ‘political considerations,' as streamlined travel to United States proves an elusive goal

Likud-led opposition rejects the coalition's pleas to pass two key pieces of legislation; bill to electronically surveil domestic violence offenders expected to pass

Party MK Nir Barkat says 'we need to sit down with the Americans and discuss the security requirements,' and not push through legislation right before Knesset dispersal

Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman reports on the newly minted 'Negev Forum' and travel warnings for Israelis in Turkey; US correspondent Jacob Magid updates us on Biden's visit

Ambassador Tom Nides makes rare public appeal for action from Israeli lawmakers; embassy asks Likud to not vote against legislation

Ambassador Tom Nides calls interior minister Shaked over key database legislation being held up by opposition in demand for earlier election date

Senior embassy staffer says Bennett government made unprecedented headway on joining Visa Waiver Program

Israel has announced new entry curbs on foreigners seeking to visit region, including professors and students