David Friedman

Gantz, Bennett, praise Bahrain-Israel agreement

'When Arab neighbors understand that the nation of Israel will never leave, regional stability and peace become possible,' Bennett says.

'I don't think the Palestinians should feel betrayed'

U.S. Ambassador to Israel: "The entire notion of Israeli sovereignty derives from the map that Israel had agreed to".

'The peace agreement was not to be missed'

US Ambassador: Sovereignty is not off the table. I'm convinced that one day communities in Judea and Samaria will become part of Israel.

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Friedman heads to Washington for marathon talks on sovereignty

US Ambassador reportedly heads to Washington in bid to reach agreement for Israel's application of sovereignty over parts of Judea, Samaria.

Amb. Friedman: Israel is still defending its right to exist

US Amb. to Israel says that people around the world "find common ground in attacking, vilifying and seeking to destroy the Jewish state."

Curb the chutzpah of preaching to the Israelis

When did Israel ask for a solution? Does Israel stick its nose in America’s business? If any country needs fixing, it's the USA. Opinion.

Watch: How US Embassy community celebrates 4th of July 2020

"It wasn't exactly what we expected for the 4th of July", Amb. Friedman said, "but we're doing the best we can to celebrate"

Netanyahu: We're working on sovereignty

PM meets with US ambassador, special envoy to discuss issue of sovereignty, says government will work on the issue in the coming days,

Ambassador Friedman helps make cheesecake for the elderly

US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and his family join special online broadcast from Pantry Packers in Jerusalem to commemorate Shavuot.

Amb. Friedman: Jerusalem has been the capital for 3000 years

US Ambassador to Israel in video congratulates Israel on anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem.

World leaders welcome Israel's new government

PM Netanyahu and alternate PM Gantz receive greetings over new government from Europe, the US and even India.

David Friedman to be distanced from Pompeo over health issues

US Ambassador to Israel suffering from 'upper respiratory symptoms', will be distanced from Pompeo despite testing negative for coronavirus.

Deal of what century?

A pessimist’s view of annexation.

Abbas spokesman blasts Friedman over sovereignty support

PA chairman's spokesman threatens "serious steps" if Israel applies sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

MK Tibi calls US ambassador 'racist'

Ahmad Tibi says Ambassador David Friedman is pressuring the Israeli government to pursue sovereignty against the government's wishes.

Friedman:

'US expects Israel to apply sovereignty in a matter of weeks'

Ambassador Friedman lays out Trump admin's conditions for recognizing Israeli sovereignty, but adds 'this is Israel's decision to make.'

Ambassador Friedman:

'Deal of Century does not eliminate two-state solution'

Answering critics, Ambassador says 'sovereignty will strengthen Jewish majority in Israel', but makes clear plan leads to Palestinian state.

The Ambassador's Memorial Day message - in Hebrew

US Ambassador to Israel delivers message to Israeli citizens in Hebrew on Memorial Day. 'May you all be spared further conflict or violence'

Watch: Passover greetings from Ambassador Friedman

US Ambassador to Israel releases video in honor of the Passover holiday.

US Ambassador to Israel donates $50 thousand for needy Israelis

David Friedman and his wife Tammy donate $50,000 to Leket Israel, Israel's largest food aid organization.

Sovereignty in Hebron? 'No problem'

US Amb. David Friedman says there's 'no problem' applying sovereignty to Jewish Hevron. Netanyahu: 'Now you have an answer.'

US Amb. meets with Judea and Samaria leaders over peace plan

Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi hosts US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and regional Israeli mayors, who praise plan's potential.

Watch: Friedman and Huckabee jam

US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman entertained a group of US visitors to Israel.

Trump officials marry at Trump hotel, with rabbi officiating

President Trump's senior advisor Stephen Miller marries Mike Pence's press secretary at Trump Hotel, with David Friedman adviser officiating

First tree at US Jerusalem Embassy

Friedman plants 1st tree at Embassy for Tu BiShvat; 1st tree planted in Israel as part of President Trump’s '1 Trillion Trees Initiative'.

"We're not threatening Israel, we're just asking for patience"

Israel can apply sovereignty even if no clear winner emerges in election, US Ambassador says, urging Israel to wait until after election.

US Amb. to Israel: Any unilateral action endangers the plan

U.S. Amb. Friedman: Any unilateral action in advance of the completion of the committee process endangers the Plan & American recognition.

'Plan preserves Israeli sovereignty over its biblical heartland'

US Ambassador to Israel says Trump's peace plan will both preserve Israel's democracy and give Palestinian Arabs a chance to flourish.

Friedman: Sovereignty is not annexation

US Ambassador to Israel says Israel would not annex territory but apply its law..

Ambassador Friedman:

'US wants to set up committee with Israel for sovereignty'

US Ambassador to Israel says administration wants to work with Israel to ensure sovereignty plans do not go beyond map presented.

Netanyahu, Pence, and Friedman visit Western Wall

PM, US Vice President, and US ambassador visit Western Wall, place note between the stones.

Ambassador's values: Vision, conviction, and faith

Rabbi Aryeh Lightstone, Senior Adviser to US Ambassador David Friedman speaks of the values which guide the ambassador and President Trump.

US Amb: Jerusalem, the Golan - and now Judea & Samaria

Amb. Friedman explains US' considerations when deciding to recognize Jerusalem, Golan, Judea, & Samaria. All are within the lines of law.

Ambassador Friedman: No US casualties in Iranian strike

'Initial assessments are positive, our military is the strongest in the world,' Amb. David Friedman says.

Christian students celebrate life-changing journey in Israel

'Passages,' a special program which brings Christian students for a visit in Israel, is celebrating five years of activity.

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"International Criminal Court probe is pure anti-Semitism"

Netanyahu compares International Criminal Court to Greeks fighting the Maccabees during candle-lighting ceremony with Ambassador Friedman.

Ambassador Friedman packs food, gifts for the needy in Jerusalem

David Friedman joins volunteers at Colel Chabad's Pantry Packers center in Jerusalem to prepare packages for Israel's needy.

New details about historic US Judea and Samaria declaration

David Friedman has been pushing move lately; US has looked into whether move would cause Gaza flare-up.

US Ambassador briefed Gantz ahead of settlement announcement

Had Gantz informed of readiness to declare government within 24 hours, it is uncertain announcement would have been made.

Ambassador Friedman:

'US stands with our friend Israel'

US Ambassador David Friedman sends message of support for Israel during Islamic Jihad rocket barrage.

Watch: US Ambassador to Israel addresses Friends of Zion event

Ambassador David Friedman speaks at opening gala of Friends of Zion Museum during the Christian Media Summit in Jerusalem.

Kushner & Friedman pray at Western Wall, Jerusalem

Watch: US President's advisor and son-in-law and US ambassador visit the Old City of Jerusalem and pray at the Western Wall

US amb. blesses opening of 1st Israeli medical school in Samaria

Ambassador gives his blessing to the opening of first Israeli medical school in Judea & Samaria. 'Who thought they'd ever hear these words?'

Special interview

US Amb. to Arutz Sheva: Uprooting is inhumane

Amb. Friedman praises Israel's achievements in 1967, emphasizes: "Our policy of maximum pressure on Iran is continuing."

Ambassador Friedman joins Birkat Kohanim at the Western Wall

'We pray for peace for the people of this land, who yearn it - and deserve it,' says US Ambassador at mass Birkat Kohanim event in Jerusalem

'A great privilege to see Ari rejoice in Trump's J'lem decision'

"He was a great Jew, a great Israel, a great American" US Ambassador eulogizes Ari Fuld, murdered in terror attack one year ago.

US Ambassador:

'Israel will miss opportunities if no government formed'

Ambassador Davud Friedman says Trump Administration believes Netanyahu's pledge to annex Jordan Valley does not preclude political solution.

Watch: David Friedman goes on honey hunt in Kfar Chabad

US Ambassador heads to Kfar Chabad's bee farm in search of honey for the upcoming Rosh Hashanah holiday.

Netanyahu meets with Jason Greenblatt and David Friedman

Just days after election leaves Knesset deadlocked, PM meets with White House envoy Jason Greenblatt and US ambassador David Friedman.

'A message of renewal, rebirth, of a beginning'

Watch: Ambassador David Friedman’s remarks for the upcoming Jewish year at the US Embassy annual Rosh Hashana toast.

'Honor 9/11 victims by ensuring it never happens again'

Ambassador Friedman delivers remarks at the Memorial Ceremony for the 9/11 Terror Attacks held by the US embassy.

US Ambassador Friedman:

'Jews will forever remain in Land of Israel'

US Ambassador David Friedman participates in inauguration of new Sderot building: 'They ask what I love about Israel; I answer: everything.'

'Greenblatt helped repair US-Israel relationship'

US ambassador to Israel David Friedman speaks to Arutz Sheva about outgoing US envoy Jason Greenblatt.

Friedman:

'Arab terrorism began long before Israel even existed'

US ambassador marks 90th anniversary of Arab riots which left 133 Jews dead, noting that massacres preceded establishment of Israel.

US ambassador: No words to describe the sadness

US ambassador to Israel David Friedman condemns terrorist attack in which 17-year-old Rina Shnerb was murdered.

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Democrats may retaliate against Ambassadors Friedman & Dermer

Democrats are discussing ways to convey a 'deep lack of confidence and trust' in Friedman & Dermer after Israel bans Omar & Tlaib.

Friedman: US backs Israel's decision to bar Tlaib, Omar

US ambassador to Israel David Friedman releases a statement supporting Israel's decision to uphold ban on BDS supporters.

Ambassador Friedman consoles family of terror victim

US ambassador to Israel, who rose today from mourning of his mother, arrives to Ofra to pay condolences at Dvir Sorek family home.

Mother of US ambassador to Israel passes away

Funeral scheduled for Tuesday in New York.

US Amb.: Decision to build Arab units in Area C - Israel's alone

Amb. Friedman says US not involved in Israeli Cabinet decision to approve construction of 715 units in Arab villages of Area C.