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Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi to make last official visit to USA

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi is set to visit the US next week for an official trip as his term ends, amid tensions over a hostage deal and Hamas threats.

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi to make last official visit to USA

US CENTCOM chief visits Israel

The Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), General(* * * *) Michael "Erik" Kurilla, arrived in Israel this week (Wednesday) as the official guest of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi.

US CENTCOM chief visits Israel

Standing Together:

Rep. Brian Mast meets fellow war amputee Ari Spitz

IDF soldier Ari Spitz, who lost his legs in Gaza, met today with fellow war amputee Brian Mast, who lost his legs in Afghanistan and now serves as Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee in Congress.

Rep. Brian Mast meets fellow war amputee Ari Spitz

Rep. Andrew Harris:

'Israel is for Jews, from the river to the sea'

Rep. Andrew Harris (R-MD 1st District) sent a letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supporting the Knesset resolution against a Palestinian state.

'Israel is for Jews, from the river to the sea'

Ambassador Danon:

'Netanyahu's visit is the start of a new era for Israel'

Danny Danon tells Arutz Sheva about the new era ushered in by Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to Washington DC.

'Netanyahu's visit is the start of a new era for Israel'

Netanyahu in Washington:

Hostage deal, the 'day after', and the Abraham Accords

Prime Minister Netanyahu is on his way to Washington as the first foreign leader invited to the White House in President Trump's second term, hoping to negotiate several strategic achievements for Israel.

Hostage deal, the 'day after', and the Abraham Accords

Amb. Yechiel Leiter:

'I'm ready to get to work'

Dr. Yechiel Leiter, Israel's new Ambassador to the USA, tweeted a video from his new office about the special connection between Israel and America.

'I'm ready to get to work'

Biden:

'Israel must address legitimate concerns of Palestinians'

In his last interview as President, Joe Biden claimed that Israel could not sustain itself without a commitment to a Palestinian state.

'Israel must address legitimate concerns of Palestinians'

Jimmy Carter's aid to the Ayatollahs

Former Israeli envoy to Washington Yoram Ettinger gives a retrospective on former US President Jimmy Carter's policies and how they contributed to the rise of Ayatollah Khomeini.

Jimmy Carter's aid to the Ayatollahs

Mike Huckabee:

'We've had a schizophrenic policy towards Israel'

Incoming ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee says that the USA has been putting unfair pressure on Israel as compared to Hamas.

'We've had a schizophrenic policy towards Israel'

Report:

US sanctions companies building in Judea and Samaria

For the first time, the US has imposed sanctions on private companies as well as individuals involved in Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria.

US sanctions companies building in Judea and Samaria

Netanyahu Confirms:

'We hit a component related to Iran's nuclear program'

Prime Minister Netanyahu has publicly confirmed for the first time that Israel's attack damaged the Iranian nuclear program.

'We hit a component related to Iran's nuclear program'

US senators:

ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials illegal

A group of senators addressed the ICC prosecutor to raise concerns about the international legality of the request for warrants against Israel's Prime and Defense Ministers.

ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials illegal

Amb. David Friedman:

'Israel needs a strong America, Harris poses a danger to Israel'

Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman weighs in on how the US elections could influence Israel and discusses his new book on a proposed solution for the Middle East's most intractable problems.

'Israel needs a strong America, Harris poses a danger to Israel'

US to deliver ballistic missile interceptor batteries to Israel

For the first time, in preparation for threats from Iran, the US will deploy a THAAD air defense system in Israel to intercept long-range ballistic missiles.

US to deliver ballistic missile interceptor batteries to Israel

Prime Minister's Office:

We share the goals of the American initiative

The Prime Minister's Office stated that Israel is a partner in the goals of the initiative led by the U.S to allow residents along Israel's northern border to safely return to their homes.

We share the goals of the American initiative

US administration:

Smotrich is preventing a Palestinian state

In the past day, the US has focused on Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, accusing him of preventing the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Smotrich is preventing a Palestinian state

US officials:

IDF has exhausted military possibilities in Gaza

Officials who spoke with the New York Times said that 'Israel has achieved everything it can militarily in the Strip.'

IDF has exhausted military possibilities in Gaza

Israel to begin manufacturing aircraft munitions

The decision is part of an attempt to improve the IDF's logistics and independence of foreign manufacturers.

Israel to begin manufacturing aircraft munitions

Feiglin:

'US is disintegrating, we need to shed its constraints'

Former MK Moshe Feiglin claims that the USA is on the brink of civil war and that Israel must begin to disregard international pressure.

'US is disintegrating, we need to shed its constraints'

Mark Levin:

'These are the supplies the US is withholding from Israel'

A recent segment of Life, Liberty, and Levin displayed an extensive list of military supplies that the Biden Administration has been delaying.

'These are the supplies the US is withholding from Israel'

US Responds:

Houthi attack 'brazen and shocking'

American diplomatic officials have responded to the UAV strike near the US Embassy Branch in Tel Aviv.

Houthi attack 'brazen and shocking'

Gallant hosts US CENTCOM commander in Tel Aviv

Gallant gave a review of the developments in Israel's north and south and the efforts being made to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid.

Gallant hosts US CENTCOM commander in Tel Aviv

Report:

Government blocking seven tons of equipment for security forces

Multiple ministries are blocking the distribution of more than seven tons of donated equipment intended to benefit security forces and evacuees.

Government blocking seven tons of equipment for security forces

UTJ Leader:

'It is forbidden to provoke the nations of the world'

UTJ leader Moshe Gafni met with US ambassador Jack Lew and said that spiritual leaders in Israel have always called for cooperation with the USA.

'It is forbidden to provoke the nations of the world'

Elizabeth Pipko to Arutz Sheva:

I am a proud Jew, blessed with the opportunity to represent Trump

Special interview | RNC spokeswoman Elizabeth Pipko speaks with Arutz Sheva about Donald Trump's plans should he return to the Oval Office and her connection to her Jewish faith.

I am a proud Jew, blessed with the opportunity to represent Trump

VP Harris' Security Advisor:

'Some in Israel reject a ceasefire deal, we simply disagree'

US Vice President Kamala Harris' National Security Advisor Philip H. Gordon speaks at Reichman University about the benefits of promoting the US-backed ceasefire plan, warns of the costs of rejecting it.

'Some in Israel reject a ceasefire deal, we simply disagree'

US commits:

'If war breaks out in the north, the US will support Israel'

Senior officials in the American administration informed Minister Dermer and Tzachi Hanegbi that if war breaks out with Hezbollah, the US will support and aid Israel.

'If war breaks out in the north, the US will support Israel'

USA imposes sanctions on anti-aid protest organization

The US State Department imposed sanctions today on the Tzav 9 protest organization, whose activists have been blocking aid trucks from Jordan to the Gaza Strip.

USA imposes sanctions on anti-aid protest organization

Israel to USA:

Help us deter Hezbollah

Following difficulties in achieving a political solution in the north, the American administration fears further escalation on the Lebanon border.

Help us deter Hezbollah

MK plays massacre video for hundreds in Nashville

MK Ohad Tal play the video of the abduction of surveillance post operators on October 7th for hundreds of supporters at a rally in Nashville, Tennessee.

MK plays massacre video for hundreds in Nashville

ZOA National President:

'They're demanding Israel allow Hamas to survive'

Zionist Organization of America President Morton Klein and foreign policy analyst Christian Whiton slam the Biden administration's pressures on Israel regarding the continuation of the war in Gaza.

'They're demanding Israel allow Hamas to survive'

Blinken:

'Shared values have forged a strong friendship'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has published a special congratulatory message for Israel's 76th Yom Ha'atzmaut in the shadow of the war.

'Shared values have forged a strong friendship'

South Africa Chief Rabbi calls out Biden’s betrayal

Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein denounces President Biden's decisions to reduce support for Israel.

South Africa Chief Rabbi calls out Biden’s betrayal

Arms shipment freeze

Trump: 'The worst betrayal in the history of our country'

Former president Donald Trump denounced the recent limitations on US weapons shipments to Israel in a recent speech in New Jersey.

Trump: 'The worst betrayal in the history of our country'

Cabinet approves:

Israel to expand Rafah operation

A new report claims that the Cabinet has approved additional IDF operations in Rafah, without violating the boundaries set by the Biden administration.

Israel to expand Rafah operation

Trump:

'Crooked Joe is taking the side of these terrorists'

The former president insisted on social media that he would have prevented the war and backed Israel's efforts to win it.

'Crooked Joe is taking the side of these terrorists'

Ben-Gvir:

'Hamas ❤️ Biden'

In a tweet he posted Thursday morning, Ben Gvir attacked Biden over his remarks against supplying ammunition to Israel and wrote 'Hamas ❤️ Biden.'

'Hamas ❤️ Biden'

Netzah Yehuda CEO:

'US sanctions an Islamic public relations ploy'

Yossi Levy believes that the saga of American sanctions threats is behind us after the intervention of the president and other factors, and addresses the challenge of recruiting in the Haredi sector.

'US sanctions an Islamic public relations ploy'

$290,000 for students who protected American flag

GoFundMe raises $290,000+ for UNC students who protected American flag during protests.

$290,000 for students who protected American flag

US legislators:

We will act against the ICC if warrants are issued for Israelis

Senators and members of Congress announced that they will pressure the court in The Hague to prevent the issuance of arrest warrants for senior Israelis due to the war in Gaza.

We will act against the ICC if warrants are issued for Israelis

Watch:

American pier established off the coast of Gaza

The US Central Command released the first photos of the American pier built off the coast of Gaza in coordination with Israel.

American pier established off the coast of Gaza

Hostages' families:

'We welcome joint declaration, call for continued efforts'

The Hostages Families responded to the joint statement calling for the release of the hostages, but said that it needed to be expanded.

'We welcome joint declaration, call for continued efforts'

President Biden:

Freed 4-year-old former hostage "is remarkable"

US President posted a photo from his meeting with 4-year-old Avigail Idan, who was freed from Hamas captivity. "She is recovering from unspeakable trauma."

Freed 4-year-old former hostage "is remarkable"

The sanctions on 'Netzach Yehuda'

Lapid accused, but forgot one detail

Lapid addressed the sanctions the US is expected to impose on 'Netzach Yehuda' and blamed the ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir for responsibility. Online, they reminded him of a detail he forgot on the subject

Lapid accused, but forgot one detail

Labor leader in favor of sanctions: "Dismantle Netzach Yehuda"

MK Merav Michaeli denounced 'Netzach Yehuda' as a 'battalion of 'hilltop youth who see religion as an excuse to attack Arabs'.

Labor leader in favor of sanctions: "Dismantle Netzach Yehuda"

Lapid:

'Sanctions against the IDF are the result of government failures'

Opposition leader Yair Lapid claims the sanctions against the Netzach Yehuda battalion are a political failure, not a military one.

'Sanctions against the IDF are the result of government failures'

Report:

The organization responsible for sanctions on 'Netzach Yehuda'

An organization named DAWN has been active in recent months imposing sanctions on Israeli military personnel. Some of its senior employees are connected to the Muslim Brotherhood.

The organization responsible for sanctions on 'Netzach Yehuda'

Report:

USA to sanction IDF battalion

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to sanction the heavily haredi Netzach Yehuda battalion.

USA to sanction IDF battalion

MK Tali Gottlieb:

'Netanyahu must reject pressures not to attack Iran'

Likud MK Tali Gottlieb claims that the world, and Gaza in particular, are beginning to disdain as well as a USA colony.

'Netanyahu must reject pressures not to attack Iran'

Former ambassador:

'The US doesn't understand what its pressures cause'

Former Israeli ambassador to the USA Zalman Shoval tells Arutz Sheva that the Biden administration doesn't properly consider the implications of pressure on Israel.

'The US doesn't understand what its pressures cause'

Ben-Gvir:

Vote on aid to Gaza was stolen

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir claims that the vote to allow increased humanitarian aid to Gaza was held in his absence to prevent him from objecting.

Vote on aid to Gaza was stolen

Gallant briefs US on deaths of Gaza aid workers

Defense Min. Yoav Gallant briefs US Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin on incident which led to deaths of World Central Kitchen employees, notes daily Iranian attacks on Israel.

Gallant briefs US on deaths of Gaza aid workers

Matisyahu to Arutz Sheva:

Oppositional force lights my spark, my Jewish flames

The singer Matisyahu tells how antisemitism in the world has brought Jews to identify even more strongly with Israel.

Oppositional force lights my spark, my Jewish flames

Smotrich vs. Sanctions:

A second victory for Israel's Finance Minister

The clarification from the USA weakening the sanctions against Israelis in Judea and Samaria is the second time that Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has outmaneuvered American policy.

A second victory for Israel's Finance Minister

Gallant:

'We have no right to stop the war'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated before his meetings with American officials that Israel must, and would, destroy Hamas.

'We have no right to stop the war'

The archive doesn't forget

When a younger Biden blasted pressure on Israel

The Joe Biden of 1992 denounces the Bush administration at the time for pressuring the Shamir government regarding peace negotiations.

When a younger Biden blasted pressure on Israel

Bennett To CNN:

'US lost 2400 at Pearl Harbor and killed 3 million'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett defends the ongoing war in Gaza during an interview with Erin Burnett.

'US lost 2400 at Pearl Harbor and killed 3 million'

Foreign Minister Katz:

'USA supports war goals'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz stated that despite criticism, the US still supports the war in Gaza, and its alliance with Israel will carry on.

'USA supports war goals'

Gallant briefs US Defense Secretary on war progress

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant called USA Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin last night to discuss the war in Gaza.

Gallant briefs US Defense Secretary on war progress