David Friedman

US Ambassador guest at Israeli Cabinet meeting

Ambassador David Friedman attends Cabinet meeting following successful test of Arrow 3 system in Alaska.

David Friedman receives special Trump Heights Tanya from Chabad

Chabad-Lubavitch movement presents US ambassador with special 'Trump Heights' edition of the Tanya to honor President Trump.

US Amb.: Friendships, not papers, create peace

Seeking to build on Bahrain workshop, Israeli and Palestinian Authority businessmen tour Dead Sea region.

Leading rabbi moved by US ambassador's speech

'Strengthening the bond between the US and Israel doesn't only strengthen us against Iran, it also builds up US society,' says Rabbi Eliyahu

US Independence Day:

'America's founding principles come from Jerusalem'

US Ambassador to Israel, PM Netanyahu attend first-ever US embassy Independence Day event in Israel's capital.

Erekat: US officials inaugurated 'fake' archaeology project

Senior PA official says 2,000-year-old Pilgrims’ Road unveiled by Israel is a "settlement project that has nothing to do with history".

Hamas criticizes Friedman and Greenblatt

Hamas says US officials' participation in unveiling of Pilgrims’ Road in Jerusalem shows the US "aggressive policy" against Arabs.

PA calls US ambassador 'an extremist Israeli settler'

PLO Secretary General Saeb Erekat launches into unprecedented personal attack on US diplomats, calling them 'settlers'.

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Peace Now activists protest event featuring top US envoys

Far-left activists clash with police while protesting against US diplomats David Friedman and Jason Greenblatt at east Jerusalem event.

From the Hebrew press: The Bahrain Conference is a pipe dream

'Obama left Israel a parting gift of betrayal'

Speaking at Israel Hayom Forum, US Ambassador to Israel praises Trump's recognition of Israeli sovereignty on the Golan Heights.

Watch: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome's interview with David Friedman

International evangelical pastor Chris Oyakhilome discusses US policy in the Middle East with Ambassador David Friedman

'Everyone knows Israel's not leaving all of Judea and Samaria'

'Things heading in right direction at Bahrain peace summit,' says Ambassador David Friedman. 'No plans for annexation of Judea, Samaria.'

Bolton: Without security there can be no peace

PM Netanyahu meets US National Security Adviser John Bolton for tour of the Jordan Valley.

Trump thanks Netanyahu for 'Trump Heights' in Golan

Hours after Israeli cabinet formally approves new town in Golan Heights named after US president, Trump thanks Netanyahu for 'great honor'.

Trump backs Israel’s claims in 'West Bank' and East Jerusalem

'Israel needs to decide what it wants to do in Judea & Samaria'

'Some of Israel's leadership is still stuck in 25-year-old argument,' Efrat leader Oded Revivi says.

'Even the PA recognizes Israel's right to annexation'

MK Eli Cohen says Palestinian Authority recognizes Israel's right to sovereignty. Min. Erdan: Trump view a 'step in the right direction.'

Palestinian Authority fumes over Friedman's statements

PA officials, left-wing leaders, say US should not help 'extremists,' Pres. Trump should tell Amb. Friedman to 'pack his bags.'

US envoy: Israel has a right to annex 'some' of Judea, Samaria

US Amb. David Friedman supports Israel's right to annex at least 'some' of Judea, Samaria.

Ambassador Friedman criticizes Obama's Israel approach

David Friedman: Unlike Obama, we're not suggesting that Israel return to the bargaining table as a thief returning to the scene of a crime.

Watch: Celebrating 1-year anniversary of US embassy in Jerusalem

PM Netanyahu, Ambassador Friedman take part in celebration of 1-year anniversary of opening of US embassy in Israel's capital.

US ambassador:

'On the right side of history'

Special article by US Ambassador David Friedman, one year since the transfer of the US embassy to Jerusalem.

From the March of the Living to the Parade of Rebirth

6,000 young people from around the world came to celebrate Israel Independence Day

'Hamas is committing a double war crime with rocket attacks'

Netanyahu meets with US ambassadors from Europe and Israel, as Gaza rocket attacks continue.

Amb. Friedman: I now understand G-d's reaction to Cain

US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman addresses the March of the Living, calls on nations not to 'stand idly by' on their neighbor's blood.

US Ambassador:

'There's no place in the world for anti-Semitism'

Amb. David Friedman at March of the Living: 'We have to do a better job, all of us, in understanding each other, tolerating each other.'

US ambassador: We need all of Bnei Brak's blessings for 2020

Ambassador urges dean of Ponovezh Yeshiva to give blessing to Trump's reelection bid. 'What's going on on the Left today is frightening.'

US Amb. to Israel this year's commencement speaker at Yeshiva U

'Ambassador Friedman typifies the ideals that are central to Yeshiva University,' Yeshiva University president says.

Watch: US Embassy in Jerusalem prepares for Pesach

Are you ready for the Passover Seder? The Friedmans sure are!

J'lem mayor meets with US amb. over cooperative efforts

Mayor Moshe Leon meets with Amb. David Friedman. 'To do all that is necessary so that the work of the embassy is optimal.'

Ambassador Friedman to take part in March of the Living

US Ambassador to Israel will lead delegation of US ambassadors to March of the Living on Holocaust Memorial Day.

Ambassador Friedman:

Israel needs 'overriding security control' in Judea, Samaria

Administration 'understands existential risk to Israel if Judea, Samaria overcome by terrorists like Gaza after IDF withdrew.'

US 'outraged' by rocket attack on central Israel

American ambassador condemns firing of rocket from Gaza on central Israeli town which left seven injured.

Watch: Purim at the US Embassy in Jerusalem

US Embassy staff get into the Purim spirit, but do the Hamantashen meet the ambassador's standards?

'The PA celebrates attacks on Jews'

US ambassador to Israel rips Palestinian Authority, Hamas for 'celebrating' terror attacks on Israelis, compensating terrorists' families.

A tale of two Trump lawyers

Watch: David Friedman, Lindsey Graham tour Hamas terror tunnel

US Ambassador joins Senator Lindsey Graham in Hamas terror tunnel along Israeli border with Gaza.

US military to follow Israel's model of inclusion for disabled

Ambassador Friedman, presidential aide Chris Neeley visit Palmachim air base, meeting IDF soldiers with autism and various disabilities.

'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.

US Ambassador visits ancient Catholic monastery

Ambassador David Friedman visits Beit Jimal Monastery, which has been vandalized several times in recent years.

Official PA daily derides Trump envoy as 'retarded' ,'Mongoloid'

Columnist in official Palestinian Authority paper launches into personal attack on Trump envoy. US ambassador 'disgusted' by ad hominem.

'Far more unites us than divides us'

US amb. at economic forum: 'We're with all of you to create a better, safer, more prosperous world for Israelis, Palestinians alike.'

Is Trump repeating the mistake of Obama's 'peace processors'?

Sweet Home Alabama: Ambassador Friedman jams with Mike Huckabee

US Ambassador to Israel joins former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and his band in rendition of 'Sweet Home Alabama'.

US Ambassador: No peace plan in near future

Ambassador Friedman says plan will be pushed back by several months amid Israeli elections and ongoing PA refusal to accept the plan.

Demand: Open Solomon's Pools to Jews

Appeal to US ambassador to Israel: Condition US aid for restoration at Solomon's Pools on permanent Jewish access to the site.

Ambassador Friedman meets leading haredi rabbi

US Ambassador David Friedman visits home of prominent haredi Torah sage and leading halakhic authority Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky.

Ambassador Friedman lauds Israeli gas pipeline to Europe

US Ambassador hails trilateral cooperation between Israel, Greece, and Cyprus, including development of gas pipeline.

Kahlon demands PA condemn terror attacks

As terrorism spirals in Judea and Samaria, Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon blames 'wild incitement' for wave of violence.

'PA can be a political body or sponsor of terror-not both'

US Ambassador David Friedman condemns PA for paying salaries to terrorists after bloody attack at Givat Assaf kills two soldiers.

Eastern J'lem daily 'Al-Quds' runs op-ed by US Ambassador

Friedman: 'Ability to work across borders and across cultures provides model for deeper integration across region in future.'

US ambassador joins Chabad to pack food for Israeli needy

American Ambassador to Israel David Friedman packs food at Colel Chabad for Israelis in need.

US Ambassador addresses Israeli Arab high-tech conference

US Ambassador David Friedman speaks at high-tech conference which introduced Arab entrepreneurs and American and Israeli investors.

David Friedman: The US is totally committed to Israel's defense

At Jerusalem Emunah group Nava Tehilla's luncheon on Monday, US Ambassador answers questions, says US aid to the PA has dropped to zero.

US castigates 'vile act of Palestinian terrorism'

US ambassador condemns shooting attack on Israeli civilians, slams Hamas support for attack. 'US stands against terror, even if UN won't.'

Amb. Friedman, Netanyahu light Hanukkah candles at Western Wall

PM, US Ambassador mark 1 year since President Trump recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Trump shames UN for its stand on Jerusalem as Israel's capital

US Ambassador Friedman, terror victims families light 3rd candle

Ambassador Friedman and wife Tammy host Michal Salomon and her children at candle lighting ceremony for 3rd night of Hanukkah.

Friedman: We're very cognizant of Israel's security needs

US Ambassador to Israel: Possible alliances between Israel and Arab states give the Israeli public some confidence.