US-Israel Relations

Another Freeze? Meetings for 1,500 Units in Jerusalem Cancelled

'Master plan' to build new neighborhood in Har Homa put on hold 'for no reason' - while plans for Arab neighborhoods kept on the agenda.

Ya'alon: Spying on America? No Way

Defense Minister rejects Wall Street Journal report which claimed Israel had spied on the talks between Iran and Western powers.

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Obama-Netanyahu Hostility is 'Unprecedented' in History

Historian reveals the key clashes between US presidents and Israeli prime ministers, and why none have been as bad as the 'new low.'

Diplomat: Obama Seeking 'Revenge' on Netanyahu

The White House's latest tirade against Israel is due to revenge over failed V15 campaign, to distract Americans from Iran, source says.

American Jewish Groups Welcome Netanyahu Apology

American Jewish organizations respond warmly to Netanyahu's apology to Israeli Arabs - even if the US does not.

White House Warns Netanyahu: 'Occupation Must End'

White House Chief of Staff's speech to J Street lobbying group criticizes Netanyahu for comments distancing himself from two-state solution.

Netanyahu's Quiet Campaign Manager

After the Left's mudslinging paved Netanyahu's way to victory, it's time to address his secret campaign manager: Barack Obama.

US's Silence Defended, Did not Abandon Israel at UNHRC

US Ambassador to the UNHRC clarifies: the US is silent every year during commission's annual anti-Israel debate - as a form of protest.

US Ambassador to Israel Laments 'Confusing' Situation

US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro attempts damage control for the White House after Obama says he's 're-evaluating' US stance on Israel.

US Moves from Solving the Conflict to Managing It

Despite what people perceive about the Secretary of State, he has been Netanyahu’s staunchest advocate to the White House.

Watch: Senator Rubio Rips Obama's 'Historic Mistake' on Israel

Rubio gives impassioned speech revealing Obama's 'outrageous' hypocrisy and enmity concerning Israel with elections fallout.

Obama Lays Down Punishment on Netanyahu

Obama administration officials announce the US may agree to UN draft resolution ordering two-state solution, after Netanyahu victory.

Pelosi: The Israelis Have Made Their Choice

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi 'respects' Israel's electoral choices, expects peace talks with Palestinians to resume soon.

Fixing Relationship with Democrats Means Fixing it with Jews

Most American Jews are still Democrats, but increasingly those Jewish Democrats are unaffiliated, assimilated and disconnected from Israel.

US: Netanyahu Win to Have No Impact on Nuclear Talks

US State Department insists that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's re-election will not impede Iran nuclear talks in any way.

Obama Still Has Not Called Netanyahu to Congratulate Him

Kerry makes post-victory call to Netanyahu instead; cold response attributed to declaration against two-state solution.

Republicans Congratulate Netanyahu on Win

Senior Republican politicians wake up Wednesday to Israeli election results, give congratulations to Netanyahu on victory.

Assemblyman Dov Hikind: Obama Worse than Jimmy Carter

For one State Assemblyman, the White House misrepresented his Democratic party in a reckless way.

I Was There, the [Israeli] Media is Lying

Arutz Sheva's Editor-in-Chief reveals disparity between what the Israeli media calls 'reality' and facts on the ground in the US.

Netanyahu’s Speech Strengthened Israel-US Relations

Susan Rice: A Bad Deal is Worse Than No Deal

National Security Adviser tells AIPAC that Obama is committed to Israel's security and will not agree to a bad deal with Iran.

Obama: Disagreement with Netanyahu Won't Destroy Ties

President Obama says the disagreement with Israel about Iran won't be permanently destructive" to relations between the countries.

Gallup Poll: Americans' Support for Netanyahu Soaring

Nearly twice as many Americans view Israel's leader favorably as unfavorably. Over age 50, support has risen by 20 percentage points.

White House Releases List of What Obama's Done for Israel

Document posted two days before PM's speech outlines five aspects of US-Israel relationship, possibly in hopes of refuting anti-Israel bias.

Obama Official: IAF Shoot-down Threat Story 'Totally False'

White House denies Kuwaiti paper's claim that the threat deterred Israel from dispatching warplanes into Iranian airspace.

Lapid: Netanyahu Should Not Be Prime Minister

In Channel Two interview, Yair Lapid attacks Netanyahu for Washington trip, putting 'interest in political survival' before Israel.

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach - In the Heart of the Storm

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach agitated the US Jewish community after accusing Susan Rice of turning blind eye to genocide.

Republican Senator: Obama Doesn't Support Israel Enough

Senator Marco Rubio says Obama wants a deal with Iran to be the hallmark of his second term.

Fox Commentator: Has Susan Rice Gone Off the Deep End?

On Facebook, Greta Van Susteren outlines ways Obama has ruined US-Israel relationship, long before Netanyahu's Congress speech came along.

White House Backs Rice's Comments on Bibi Speech

White House spokesman says Susan Rice's comments are "entirely consistent with what the President has already said".

Officials Deny Reports that White House Will Boycott AIPAC

Contrary to reports, Israeli officials say the United States has no intention of boycotting the AIPAC conference next week.

White House: US-Israel Tensions over Iran 'False' Reports

White House denies it is withholding information on Iran - and accuses Israeli media of 'cherry-picking' the facts.

Washington Post: Obama Thinks Netanyahu Authorized Leaks on Iran

Journalist David Ignatius: Obama suspects Netanyahu authorized leaks of details about the nuclear talks with Iran.

American Officials Deny Obama Admin is 'Punishing' Israel

Senior officials in Washington deny Channel 2 report that the Obama administration stopped sharing information with Israel on Iran.

U.S. Jewish Orgs Pro-Netanyahu's Congressional Speech

ZOA condemns ADL and Reform Jewish groups for criticizing PM's acceptance of Congressional invitation.

Obama Defends Netanyahu Snub

'With respect to PM Netanyahu . . . I talk to him all the time,' Obama says, insists 'unbreakable' US-Israel bond still stable.

Netanyahu 'Determined to Address Congress'

Premier assures the Israeli public, detractors that Congress address will not harm US-Israel relations amid rumors of changes to event.

PM Considering Changing Format of Congress Address

Netanyahu's team reacts to criticism over planned address to Congress; may pull live TV plan.

Livni Says 'No' to Coalition with Netanyahu, Bennett

In radio interview Sunday, Labor-Hatnua co-chair Tzipi Livni says she would never join party with different path, especially Netanyahu's.

Reform Jewish Leader Calls Bibi Speech a 'Bad Idea'

Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of Union for Reform Judaism, joins American Jewish leaders in urging PM to cancel Congress speech.

Biden Will Not Attend Netanyahu's Congress Speech

Vice President "expected to be travelling abroad" when Netanyahu addresses Congress next month, says official.

Senior White House Official to Visit Israel Despite Tensions

Despite tensions surrounding PM Netanyahu’s speech to Congress, senior White House advisor Phil Gordon will visit Israel later this month.

McCain: Relations With Israel 'the Worst I've Ever Seen'

Republican Senator John McCain says President Obama has had "unrealistic expectations" of Israel.

Giuliani: Perfect Time for Netanyahu to Address Congress

Former New York Mayor tells Israeli television he has no idea why there is "such a fuss" over Netanyahu's speech to Congress.

'Obama Needed to Put on His Big Boy Pants and Welcome Netanyahu'

Analyst Brit Hume says US-Israel feud could have been avoided if Boehner approached White House, but criticizes Obama for taking low road.

Arutz Sheva interview

'Only Netanyahu will Tell Us the Truth'

In an exclusive Arutz Sheva interview, Dov Hikind talks about the Iranian menace, Netanyahu as leader, Rabbi Kahane, and his parents.

Pelosi: Netanyahu Speech Could 'Send the Wrong Message'

Rep. Nancy Pelosi says she warned PM Netanyahu that his speech before Congress threatens to sink nuclear talks with Iran.

Obama: I Won't Meet Netanyahu Because it's Too Close to Election

President Obama says it's "inappropriate" for him to meet Netanyahu so close to Israel's election.

US Stands By Israel with Hezbollah Response

Washington expresses support for Israel's 'legitimate right to self-defense' after Hezbollah missile attack kills two soldiers.

Top Obama Aid Working to Defeat Israeli Right

V15, an Israeli group whose goal is to "replace the government", using top Obama aid as its "secret campaign weapon".

Boehner: No One Can Talk about Iran Like Bibi

Army Radio quotes official sources who claim senators asked Israel: 'Save us from our own mistakes.'

Rivlin Stresses US-Israel Relationship During West Point Visit

On second day of his visit to US, Rivlin visits West Point Military Academy; pays respects to American who fought in War of Independence.

Israeli Ambassador: Netanyahu Visit Not Meant to Insult Obama

Israeli ambassador Ron Dermer stresses that Netanyahu's speech to Congress is meant to warn about Iran "while there's still time".

Former Ambassador: Diplomacy Can Fix Bibi's Congress Speech

Zalman Shoval says timing of Netanyahu's speech to Congress is problematic but that can be fixed with diplomacy.

Obama's Revenge? Plans to Meet Rivlin

Efforts to coordinate meeting between President Rivlin, who is in New York, and Obama, seen as a tit-for-tat.

White House: Relations with Israel 'Deep, Abiding'

White House chief of staff McDonough says Obama does not stand behind 'Israel spat in our face' quote.

'We're Committed to Israel's Security', Reiterates White House

White House spokesman says Obama's refusal to meet Netanyahu is only because of the timing of his visit.

Fury in Israel Over Obama's Mossad 'Lies'

Senior Israeli says 'friends don't act like this' after Mossad Head denies US claim that he opposed Iran sanctions in talk with senators.

Kerry, Boehner: Netanyahu's Invitation Not a Ploy

US Secretary of State, House speaker welcome Netanyahu's invitation to speak to Congress despite White House's acerbic response.

Labor MK Blames 'Hysterical' Netanyahu for US Snub

MK Eitan Cabel accuses Netanyahu of orchestrating his own invitation to Congress after White House gives him an icy response.