US-Israel Relationship

John Kirby:

'Iran still poised to launch attack, US ready to defend Israel'

White House national security spokesperson speaks with Israeli media about the threat of Iranian attack, US commitment to atta

Senator Risch:

'Biden's treatment of Israel undercuts allies, emboldens foes'

US Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), the highest ranked Repuglican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released a statement on Wednesday accusing the Biden Administration of pursuing policies that favor America's enemies over its ally Israel.

Gallant in DC:

'US-Israel ties most important thing for our future after IDF'

Defense Minister addresses media between meetings with American officials in Washington to discuss transition to 'Phase 3' of the war.

Gallant:

'US-Israel ties perhaps more important than ever now'

Defense Minister departs for Washington at invitation of U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to discuss war against Hamas.

Blinken meets Netanyahu, pushes for Biden's ceasefire deal

US Secretary of State meets Israeli PM after arriving in Israel, says America's commitment to Israel's security and that nothing like October 7 ever happen again is ironclad.

Report:

Biden demanded Netanyahu open Erez Crossing immediately

US President demanded that Netanyahu immediately open the Erez crossing for aid trucks to enter the northern Gaza Strip, open the port of Ashdod to receive humanitarian aid, and speed up deliveries to Gaza during their phone conversation on Thursday.

Rep. Ritchie Torres to Gallant: 'Israel is not alone'

Congressman Torres (D-NY) meets Israeli Defense Minister in Tel Aviv, says "Israel has a right to defend itself against Hamas in the wake of October 7th, just like the US had a right to defend itself against Al Qaeda in the wake of 9/11. Highest priority must be the release of the hostages and the removal of Hamas from power.”

Rep. Ritchie Torres to Arutz Sheva:

'US stands with Israel'

Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY) speaks to Arutz Sheva during visit to Israel, warns pro-Israel Democrats have obligation to prevent far-left anti-Israel forces from taking over party.

Senators say Israel should be given time to defeat Hamas

Republican and Democrat Senators attend event to move forward with legislation celebration US-Israel relationship.

Amb. Friedman to Arutz Sheva:

Biden must give Israel the time it needs to defeat Hamas

Former US Amb. to Israel under President Trump praises President Biden's response to the Hamas massacre so far, hopes it continues.

IDSF to Biden:

National Security must be above all other considerations

Israel Defense and Security Forum pens letter to US President calling on him not to allow internal politics to damage strategic partnership.

Pres. Herzog prepares for historic speech to Congress

Grandson of Harry Truman, daughter of Rabbi Abraham Heschel, and mother of Hadar Goldin to be special guests during speech.

Herzog:

'US-Israel alliance is unbreakable'

Israeli President addresses IDF event, extols US-Israel friendship following Thomas Friedman's claim US 'reassessing' alliance.

US Defense Secretary presents Biden's message on judicial reform

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin meets Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, says America's commitment to Israel's security 'ironclad.'

State Department praises ‘strong and historic ties’ with Israel

US State Department highlights history of assistance and cooperate in security, economy, regional peace, culture and education.

Gantz holds first discussion with US Defense Secretary

Alternate Prime Minister speaks with US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper about efforts to fight coronavirus, shared security interests.

Netanyahu: No reason to fear US-Israel defense alliance

PM heads to meeting with Pompeo, urges continued pressure on Iran to counter regime's aggression.

Could US support for Israel lead to security deterioration?

Will issue of legality of Israeli settlements cause instability in the Middle East?

Exploding the myth: All the truth about American aid to Israel

Jay Shapiro claims that American aid to Israel is significantly less than what is given to other countries.

Will US make security pledges to Israel before elections?

US, Israel reportedly negotiating security alliance, Netanyahu hopes for statement on US defense of Israel before September 17 election.

"It's the day-to-day at the heart of the US-Israel relationship"

US Amb. senior advisor says actions like the embassy move represent the culmination of the relations, while the 'heart' is in the daily work

'Testament to strength of US-Israel alliance'

US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and PM Binyamin Netanyahu visit site of THAAD system in southern Israel.

Exclusive interview:

'Trump did not order settlement construction halted'

US Ambassador says US support for Zionism dates back to 19th century, little chance embassy will be moved under future administration.

Report: Israel refuses to extradite JCC bomb suspect to US

Israel reportedly refuses US request to extradite 18 year old suspect in wave of bomb threats against Jewish institutions.

'Arab-Israeli conflict cannot be solved in Washington or Paris'

Israeli lawmakers discuss US-Israel relationship at town-hall meeting in Boston. 'We are the ones that live or die with the consequenses.'

'Israel in my State: The F-35 fighter jet'

Rep. Marc Veasey (D-TX) explains how Texans benefit from US-Israeli cooperation on the state-of-the-art F-35 jet, powered by Israeli tech.