David Friedman has tested negative for COVID-19, US Embassy says, but has been advised not to be in proximity with US secretary of state during visit in 'abundance of caution'

US secretary of state, making first trip since March, to meet Netanyahu and Gantz in separate sit-downs before heading back to Washington

Senior staffer says timetable 'isn't rigid' for US, message passed to Israeli officials, warns Palestinians of 'negative consequences' if they sit out peace talks

Asked several times during interview with pro-Netanyahu paper, US top diplomat says he's coming to 'share' Washington's views but decision ultimately up to Israel

Reportedly led by France, European nations seek to warn Israel of sanctions from its largest trading partner if it declares sovereignty over parts of territory

With seemingly dovish NYT op-ed, Daniel Pipes angered many former allies on the right. He's not backing down, but stresses his goal is still Israel's victory over the Palestinians

Israel's 35th government was to be installed on Wednesday, ending 16-month political crisis; Likud officials say delay due to visit of top US diplomat

Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan joins chorus of states warning Israel against applying sovereignty over large parts of West Bank, dismisses claims Gulf states would accept the move

Poll finds scant majority of Israeli Jews back advancing sovereignty in parts of West Bank, though even many supporters are doubtful the government will actually go ahead with it

US secretary of state confirms first trip since coronavirus lockdown, will meet with Netanyahu and Gantz in hours-long visit and throw support behind new government