David Friedman

US envoy slams PA's 'discriminatory policies'

'Political differences cannot be resolved by discriminatory policies which impose penalties upon Palestinians for selling land to Jews.'

US demands 'immediate release' of US citizen held by PA

Palestinian Authority holding US citizen in custody for facilitating sale of Jerusalem property to Jews.

Ambassador to Admor of Belz: Trump loves Israel

US Ambassador to Israel tells Belzer Rebbe '7 years of famine' in US relations are over, admires how Belz rebuilt after the Shoah.

'Trump's Mideast team in agreement on Deal of the Century'

US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman rejects reports of dissension among Trump's Mideast advisors regarding peace plan.

Report: Trump to decide on Deal of the Century release this week

President Trump reportedly planning to meet with advisers, Ambassador Friedman to decide on date for release of Mideast peace plan.

'Let us unite against the forces of hatred'

Ambassador David Friedman gives remarks at ADL about Tree of Life massacre. 'Let us create a generation free from anti-Semitism.'

US ambassador at JFNA GA:

'Apathy is our enemy, not disagreement'

Ambassador Friedman discusses Israel-diaspora relations at the JFNA General Assembly in Tel Aviv. 'Far more unites us than divides us.'

Netanyahu:

'I want Israel to be the home of every Jew'

Prime Minister Netanyahu, US Ambassador David Friedman speak at Jewish Federations of North America's General Assembly in Tel Aviv.

Ambassador Friedman visits city of Ariel

US Ambassador to Israel meets group of Israeli and Palestinian Arab business leaders, urges PA to promote coexistence.

US, Israel issue joint Hanukkah postage stamp

Israel Post, US Postal Service issue Hanukkah stamp in commemoration of 70th anniversary of 70th anniversary of US-Israel ties.

Netanyahu:

'It's not worth trying us'

After Israel destroys Hamas tunnel, Netanyahu says terrorists wasting their time trying to dig into Israel. 'It's not worth trying us.'

US sends condolences to families of terror victims

US Ambassador to David Friedman says scene of terror attacks 'has been a model of Israeli–Palestinian coexistence since 1982.'

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.

Watch: Special Sukkot interview with US Ambassador to Israel

US Amb. Friedman talks about Trump's peace plan, his feelings towards Israel, and joining in the traditional priestly blessing at the Kotel.

Special interview preview:

US Ambassador: Forced population transfer not a path to peace

US Amb. Friedman says US Pres. Trump will support 'whatever the parties can agree to,' says population transfer 'not a pathway to peace.'

US ambassador gives wishes for happy Sukkot

'After the intensity of the High Holidays, what a blessing to gather at a festival earmarked for happiness and celebration.'

US Ambassador: PA terror compensation must stop

Ambassador Friedman attacks PA's determination of 'eligibility for monthly salary' of terrorist who murdered Ari Fuld.

Ambassador Friedman:

'American patriot brutally murdered by Palestinian terrorist'

US Ambassador to Israel condemns murder of American-Israeli south of Jerusalem. 'Fuld was an American patriot, will be deeply missed.'

What did Ambassador Friedman lose during the embassy move?

Ambassador David Friedman visits Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem to wish Israelis a happy Rosh Hashannah.

'US and Israel share values - and tragedies'

US Ambassador speaks with Arutz Sheva at 9/11 memorial event in J'lem. 'We won the battle, but must make sure we're ready for the next one.'

US ambassador stands with the Golan

Ambassador David Friedman says he cannot imagine a situation in which the Golan is not a part of Israel.

Ambassador David Friedman toasts Jewish New Year

'Pressure on Iran will continue to mount, and I'm confident this enemy, great challenge of our generation, will enter dustbin of history.'

US Ambassador: No demands in exchange for embassy move

Ambassador says in talk with AJC that publication of US peace plan is 'not imminent,' peace process has been 'overtaken by other events.'

US Ambassador: No reason to evacuate settlements

Ambassador David Friedman tells visitors, including MK Yehuda Glick, no reason to separate Jews from Judea and Samaria.

'Peace can only succeed if it is based on reality'

U.S. negotiators acknowledge neither side will be fully satisfied with peace proposal, but stress that is the only way to achieve peace.

The Wizard of Jerusalem

US Ambassador meets US firefighters in Sderot

Ambassador David Friedman meets Israeli and US firefighters who are fighting arson fires in the south.

Greenblatt fires back at PA over Friedman criticism

U.S. Special Representative responds after PA condemns Ambassador Friedman for paying a condolence visit to the family of Yotam Ovadia.

PA condemns US Ambassador consoling terror victims

'Heartbroken by her tears and her in-laws' who lost their only son. Today, PA Foreign Ministry condemned my visit. Nothing more to say.'

US Ambassador: Words cannot describe the barbarity

Ambassador Friedman 'heartbroken' during Shiva visit to family of murdered Samaria resident.

Ambassador Friedman visits terror victim's family

US Ambassador to Israel pays shiva visit to young family of man stabbed to death by terrorist last week.

US Ambassador:

'The world is growing tired of Hamas'

US representatives Haley, Friedman, Kushner and Greenblatt: 'The battleship is turning around,' as even UN starts to condemn Hamas.

'Hamas is prolonging the suffering of the Palestinians'

Jared Kushner, Jason Greenblatt and Ambassador David Friedman blast Hamas, urge it to "free" the people of Gaza.

Fourth of July:

Netanyahu to Europe: Learn from Trump, stop appeasing Iran

'America has no better friend than Israel,' says Netanyahu. 'Israelis are grateful for American independence.'

Friedman: US, not UNHRC advancing human rights

US Amb. to Israel praises administration for leaving 'corrupt' UN Human Rights Council.

Friedman to State Department: Israel not a human rights violator

Ambassador rejected calls for extra scrutiny of IDF behavior, emailed State Department officials to affirm Israel’s democratic standards.

Friedman chides gov't over 'ingratitude' towards US

'We took historic step of recognizing J'lem, and they turn around and demand more,' says US ambassador, after MKs demand US recognize Golan.

Friedman in Washington for talks on Trump peace plan

U.S. ambassador to Israel is in Washington for discussions at the White House and State Department about the administration's peace plan.

US Ambassador slams media coverage of Gaza conflict

'9 out of 10 articles on Gaza were critical of Israel,' said US Amb. Friedman. 'How should Israel have defended itself differently?'

Friedman: Democrats welcome to visit Israel

US ambassador denies that his statement on Republican support for Israel was "a partisan shot."

Trump to give David Friedman control of PA affairs?

5 US officials claim president mulling plan to place US J'lem consulate under ambassador's control, giving him authority over ties with PA.

US: Komemiyut not a terror group

State Department says NGO which received funds from charity headed by Ambassador David Friedman is legitimate group, not terror org.

PA continues attacks on Ambassador Friedman

Saeb Erekat and Abbas adviser ignore US embassy, ambassador's disavowal of picture of Temple Mount.

Ambassador Friedman: I was more mortified than any Palestinian

US Ambassador to Israel says picture thrust on him with Temple replacing mosques 'unacceptable,' says US deserves respect from PA.

'Ambassador Friedman is a terrorist settler'

Palestinian Authority adviser slams US Amb. Friedman, claims he is 'biased and extremist' and calls for 'religious terror.'

Photo of Ambassador Friedman provokes outrage on left

Employee at Israeli organization takes picture of Ambassador Friedman with image of Holy Temple without consent. Organization apologizes.

Muezzin call disrupts US Ambassador's embassy speech

During meeting with Evangelical leaders over embassy move, Ambassador Friedman's speech disrupted by muezzin call blasting at full volume.

'Recognizing Jerusalem as capital removes 'right of veto''

U.S. Ambassador to Israel: Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem has removed the Palestinians' "right of veto" on the move.

Fake News:

Media falsely accuses Amb. Friedman of donating to terror group

False claims: Media outlets attempt to link Ambassador David Friedman to movement declared 'Jewish terror group' by State Dept.

A first glimpse of the new embassy in Jerusalem

Watch: Ambassador Friedman arrived at the site of the new embassy in Jerusalem to closely examine the preparations for its opening.

A Jewish member of the Palestinian Authority?

PA showcases Jewish member of Palestinian National Council in response to the uproar over Mahmoud Abbas' anti-Semitic comments.

Friedman: Abbas has reached a new low

U.S. Ambassador rips PA chairman over speech in which he asserted the Holocaust was not caused by anti-Semitism.

'Blessing of rain took a tragic turn'

US Ambassador David Friedman offers condolences to families of 10 Israeli teens killed by flash flood.

Ambassador Friedman sees economic growth in Nazareth

US Ambassador to Israel visits Nazareth, says economic development key to improving Jewish-Arab relations.

Amb Friedman seeks to call Judea and Samaria by biblical names

Senior officials say US Ambassador to Israel seeking to be able to say 'Judea and Samaria; in official statements instead of 'West Bank.'

Ambassador Friedman:

'I remember my parents crying in 1967'

US Ambassador to Israel says rest of the world can learn from the coexistence in Jerusalem.

US Ambassador honors Israel's fallen

Friedman: 'May God give strength and comfort to those who lost their friends and loved ones in Israel's battles.'

US Ambassador: These are not peaceful protests

US Amb. David Friedman, at the Kotel for Priestly Blessing ceremony, talks about Gaza protests and Jerusalem.

US Ambassador visits Western Wall for Priestly blessing

US Amb. David Friedman attends mass Priestly Blessing ceremony at the Western Wall, held twice a year, during Passover and Sukkot.

US Ambassador: The US is not seeking 'to replace' Abbas

Amb. Friedman rejects reports that US is interested in replacing PA Chairman. 'It's for the Palestinian people to choose its leadership.'