US-Israel Relations

Rivlin: We're committed to relations with the United States

President Reuven Rivlin speaks at Fourth of July celebration at the home of Ambassador Dan Shapiro.

Israeli official optimistic about American aid agreement

Israeli official says gaps between United States and Israel on military aid package are not significant.

House approves defense aid to Israel despite veto threat

House of Representatives passes defense spending bill which includes $635.7 million for U.S.-Israel missile defense programs.

MK Dichter to leftist MKs: Stop the hysterics

Likud MK Avi Dichter urges leftists to calm down over dispute with the Americans on missile defense aid.

American officials: Missile aid should be part of new deal

Officials in Washington explain the White House's objection to Congressional proposal to increase funding for Israeli missile defense.

Trump: Sometimes Obama supports Muslims more than Israel

Republican presidential candidate criticizes Obama when asked to clarify comments that the president identifies with radical Muslims.

Trump: We must strengthen ties with Israel

Republican presidential candidate says the United States must ensure Israel's security.

Israeli-founded companies brought $9.3 billion to Massachusetts

Study finds companies founded by Israelis spurring significant economic growth in the state, outpacing overall state economy.

Rice promises Israel 'largest military aid package in history'

Speaking to American Jews in Washington, Obama's security advisor promises extensive military aid to Israel in new package.

Former Ambassador Bolton: Rhetoric is cheap, action is real

Former UN Ambassador says the candidates in the election must make clear their commitment to Israel's security.

Sanders: We need to take the Palestinians into account too

Democratic presidential candidate says he supports Israel’s right to exist, but stresses the Palestinians must also be considered.

US, Egypt discuss reviving Mideast peace talks

Kerry indicated support for Egypt-brokered talks in visit earlier this month.

Dennis Ross: Obama consciously distanced himself from Israel

Obama’s former Middle East advisor criticizes Obama administration's attitude towards Israel.

'Ya'alon leaving won't affect US aid to Israel'

Washington to give Israel 'the biggest aid package in US history' regardless of who replaces Ya'alon.

Lapid: Israel should sign MoU with Washington now

Yesh Atid chairman urges the government not to wait until after Obama leaves office to sign agreement on defense aid.

US dodges key questions on Israel-PA relations

White House representative declines to commit over Paris peace talks conference, implies support for BDS in cryptic briefing.

Kerry won't say if US to attend Paris peace talks conference

US Secretary of State insists Washington 'supportive' of French initiative forcing Israeli concessions, but refuses to commit.

Danon: PA, not Israel, rejecting peace talks

Israel on alert amid possibility of French-brokered talks, but note lack of leadership purely on PA side.

Senior US official: Senate letter on Israel won't change a thing

Letter signed by 83 senators to urge more aid to Israel won't change anything in practice, senior official claims.

MK: State Dept. criticism causes Palestinians to avoid talks

MK Michael Oren says American criticism of Israel weakens the confidence of Israelis and also causes the PA to avoid peace talks.

Ex-ambassador: Obama 'fabricated' diplomatic crises with Israel

Ex-ambassador Oren blames 'fabricated' crises created by Obama administration for icy relations between Israel and Washington.

White House appears surprised that Netanyahu canceled visit

White House spokesman says the Americans learned from the media that Netanyahu is canceling his visit.

Poll: Americans back Israel, divided on PA statehood

Gallup poll shows widest gap in views of Israel to be political, not religious or generational.

Trump: I'm Israel's best friend

Speaking to Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom, Republican frontrunner says his friendship with Israel is stronger than any other candidate's.

Kerry urges signing security MOU with Israel ASAP

Netanyahu said has it’s unclear whether the countries will reach agreement during Obama’s term.

Congress moves to 'boost Israel ties, hammer BDS'

New resolution to be raised Wednesday demands Obama invest in Israeli technologies, in a slap in the face to boycott movement.

Israel renews import of kosher meat from the US

Following a decade of no US meat imports, Israel to renew bringing in kosher meat from the country.

US insists new bid for Israeli-Arab peace not on the agenda

US State Dept. denies reports John Kerry traveling soon to Israel to broker new peace talks with Palestinians.

'As we defend ourselves, we do not stand alone'

PM thanks Obama for his commitment to 'bolster Israel's security' over next decade in recorded remarks at Washington Holocaust ceremony.

NYT editorial praises US envoy's criticism of Israel

The New York Times accuses Israel of trying to 'preclude a Palestinian state,' says its response to Shapiro's critiques were 'unfair.'

Netanyahu meets with Biden, Kerry in Davos

Despite tension over 'settlements' this week, Israeli PM has 'friendly' meeting with US VP; two discuss Mideast security and strategy.

Congressman demands Kerry reject US envoy's criticism of Israel

Peter Roskam says Dan Shapiro's 'troubling' remarks will only serve to 'empower' those who seek to 'delegitimize and marginalize' Israel.

State Department backs Shapiro's criticism of Israel

State Department spokesman says there was "nothing new" in Ambassador Shapiro's critique of Israeli policy in Judea and Samaria.

PM's Office: US ambassador's remarks are 'unacceptable'

Netanyahu's office blasts Dan Shapiro's attempt to fault 'settlements' for stalemate with Palestinians, asserts PA incitement to blame.

US ambassador sparks clash with 'settlements' criticism

US envoy to Israel attacks 'settlement' building, accuses Jewish state of 'two standards of rule of law' in Judea and Samaria.

Justice Minister tells US to butt out of Israeli legislation

Shaked asserts 'no cause' for US concerns over her NGO Transparency Law, as Israel is a 'strong democracy.'

US renews push to derail Shaked's NGO Transparency Law

In meeting with Justice Minister, US envoy expresses 'government's concerns' over bill requiring NGOs to declare foreign funding.

Trump: Spying on allies? I'm open to the possibility

Trump responds to report that Obama spied on Netanyahu, says he wouldn't rule that out if it make the United States great.

House Intelligence chair to probe NSA spying on Netanyahu

Rep. Devin Nunes says his committee will look into report that the NSA spied on Netanyahu after it was supposed to limit such activities.

Report: Obama spied on Netanyahu after NSA reforms

Wall Street Journal reveals the United States intercepted Netanyahu's calls in order to monitor his campaign against the Iran deal.

Trump says Netanyahu snub was 'inappropriate'

Donald Trump says 'it was sort of inappropriate' that Netanyahu condemned his statement on Muslim immigrants.

Rivlin slammed for Obama Hanukkah 'disgrace'

Nationalists accuse Rivlin of rewriting story of Maccabees to make it PC, ask him not to attend Haaretz conference tonight.

Huckabee 'ashamed' of US response to Protective Edge

Republican candidate meets supporters at home of Rubin Margules, attacks Obama gov't for implying Israel 'invites' attacks.

Obama says 'peace is distant' but Israel needs to try

Obama and Rivlin meet at the White House, where US President stresses 'unbreakable bond' between Israel and US.

Despite controversy, Netanyahu will meet Donald Trump

Netanyahu source confirms visit, notes the PM 'does not agree with everything' Trump has said recently.

Rivlin: Israel's friendship with the United States - a deep bond

President Reuven Rivlin departs on a visit to the United States, where he will meet with President Barack Obama.

Interview

Expert: Kerry ignores demographics in Israel-PA policy

Former Amb. and demographer Yoram Ettinger notes Jewish presence in Israel is stronger than ever - making a 'one-state' solution possible.

'Kerry's actions - a series of mistakes and failures'

MK Moti Yogev rips into John Kerry after the Secretary of State says Israel not upholding its responsibility to Palestinian Authority.

US shocked by Ya'alon's criticism of its response to ISIS

Defense Minister says US not doing enough to 'lead fight' against ISIS; surprised US officials won't start debate with Israel on subject.

Israel signs 15-year deal with Pratt & Whitney

US firm will carry out maintenance of F-15I and F-16I engines, in cooperation with Israeli firms.

Joe Lieberman: Media exaggerates Obama-Netanyahu hostility

Former leading Democrat says final 14 months of Obama Admin will see improved ties; launches fierce criticism of White House policy.

'The US fails to understand the complexity of the Middle East'

Former Israeli ambassador to the US warns: Kerry's visit will hurt Israel's security, not help.

Watch: Netanyahu and Kerry meet in Jerusalem

'Israel has every right in the world to defend itself,' Kerry states in pivotal press conference.

Kerry returns to Israel after a year

US Secretary of State will meet with Netanyahu to discuss calming tensions between Israel and Palestinians.

Rubio: Israel's fight against terror is the same as ours

Republican presidential candidate says the threat to Israel is the same as the threat to Paris and London.

Poll: Israelis mistrust Netanyahu, Obama

Most Israelis believe neither world leader over claims of support for two-state solution, Israeli security.

Official: US won't recognize Israeli rule over Golan Heights

Obama administration rejects Netanyahu's proposal, claims recognizing Israeli sovereignty over Golan will undermine US relations in Syria.

Netanyahu envisions 'three more Israels' in Mideast, N. Africa?

Outlining vision for countering Iranian conventional threat, prime minister curiously suggests 'Israels' near Afghanistan, Libya and Yemen.

Rivlin, Obama to meet in Washington next month

President Reuven Rivlin accepts invitation from American counterpart for formal visit to Washington on December 9.

Bennett opposes Netanyahu's two-state statements

Jewish Home Chairman denies that there was a unanimous vote to ease economic pressure on Palestinian Arabs.