Test looms for Bennett as Biden reiterates plan to reopen Jerusalem consulate

BARAK RAVID: Biden pursuit of the reopening will force Bennett, who has made his objections known, to make a hard choice

Biden reiterates plan to reopen Jerusalem consulate despite Israeli objections (Axios)
BARAK RAVID: Biden told Bennett at the White House that he will not abandon his plan to reopen the US consulate in Jerusalem, and also in later meetings with aides on both sides

Straight talk from Israel's Lapid includes criticism of US (Al-Monitor)
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid does not stop for a minute, including controversial remarks on Poland, on the US Consulate in Jerusalem and on Afghanistan.

Blinken invites Lapid for Washington visit next month (Times of Israel)
Invitation comes during phone call between top diplomats and aims to follow up on progress made during Bennett’s White House meeting with Biden