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Top officials haveÌýexpressed their frustration with for failing to pressure Israel to fulfill its commitments as an occupying power.

Anonymous senior Palestinian officialsÌý Haaretz that the Biden administration is prioritising keeping the fissuredÌý government afloatÌýover the basic rights of Palestinians.

"There has been almost no progress," one senior Palestinian official said.

"All we see is escalation. All we hear from the Americans is that we have to wait, because Bennett and Lapid's situation is complicated."

"In recent weeks we see incursions into Palestinian cities every day," one top official said. "From the start of the year dozens were killed, includingÌýShireen Abu Akleh, construction permits are being issued for settlements, and now there's evenÌýlegislation against the Palestinian flag."Ìý

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and current Foreign Minister Yair Lapid face challenges maintaining the Israeli coalition government's stability, as it relies on parties from across the political spectrum.

The remarks come as Palestinian officials expressed annoyance at the way Western and Arab diplomats have dodged serious discussion of issues surrounding Palestinian rights ahead of Biden's planned Middle East visit later this month.

Among the Palestinian Authority's key demands has been the re-opening of a Palestinian consulate in East Jerusalem, to which the US has repeatedly said it is .

Biden has recently conveyed his "unwavering support" for Israel's security and "full support" for replenishing the Iron Dome air defence system.