Israel-US

Blinken to Congress:

'We must both defend Israel and aid Palestinian civilians'

In op-ed, Secretary of State urges members of Congress to support defense aid to Israel.

Report:

US Marine rapid response force moving toward Mediterranean

Officials tell CNN the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is making its way toward the eastern Mediterranean Sea.

Vice President Harris:

'We have no intention of sending combat troops into Israel'

US Vice President Kamala Harris tells "60 Minutes" says the US is providing advice to Israel during Gaza war, not telling it what to do.

DeSantis announces:

'Florida will send drones, weapons and ammo to Israel'

Florida Governor announces he has arranged to send military aid to Israel as it prepares for an incursion of Gaza.

UN Commision of Inquiry:

'Israel may not claim right to self-defense against Hamas'

Heads of Human Rights Council Commission of Inquiry against Israel question Jewish State's right to self-defense, defend Guterres' remarks.

In latest conversation:

Biden and Netanyahu discuss developments in Gaza

White House says Biden and Netanyahu discussed safe passage for foreign nationals wishing to depart Gaza.

By a majority of 412 to 10:

US House of Representatives approves pro-Israel resolution

The resolution was the first one passed by the House after the election of Mike Johnson as its next Speaker.

President Biden:

'There's no going back to the status quo of October 6th'

President Biden said Hamas has to stop terrorizing Israel but then turned his criticism on what he called 'extremist settlers.'

Report:

Israel delaying ground offensive so US could place air defenses

Israel reportedly agreed to request to delay offensive in Gaza so air defenses could be put in place to protect US troops in the region.

Report:

US concerned about Israel’s plan of action in Gaza

Officials tell New York Times the Biden administration is concerned that Israel lacks achievable military objectives in Gaza.

Blinken:

'We're trying to make sure that civilians in Gaza are protected'

Secretary of State says US talks with Israel on ground incursion in Gaza are focused on the need to minimize harming of innocent civilians.

Biden and Netanyahu agree:

'Critical assistance' will continue to flow into Gaza

White House says Biden and Netanyahu agreed that aid will continue to enter Gaza.

Report:

US attempting to delay Israeli ground incursion

Biden called on Israel to protect civilians and reiterated his support for a two-state solution.'

Secretary Austin:

Ground offensive 'is extremely difficult, goes at a slow pace'

The US Secretary of Defense explained that the Gaza tunnel system makes operation more difficult than that against ISIS.

In new UNSC resolution:

US says Israel has the right to defend itself

It is not clear if or when the United States plans to put the draft resolution to a vote.

Biden formally requests aid to Israel

White House requests Congress more than $105 billion in aid, of which $14.3 billion would go to Israel.

As of today:

Israeli citizens can apply for visa-free travel to US

Department of Homeland Security launches application for visa-free travel to US for eligible Israeli citizens.

Biden:

'Supporting Israel - a smart investment that will pay dividends'

President Joe Biden announces "unprecedented commitment to Israel’s security", says Hamas and Putin "both want to annihilate a democracy".

Report:

US to return Iron Dome systems to Israel

DoD told members of Congress it planned to lease the Iron Dome systems back to Israel, after the latter sold them to the US.

Blinken:

'Israel has the right to defend itself from Hamas'

Secretary of State stresses US support for Israel in series of posts on X.

Joint war cabinet:

No aid to Gaza as long as hostages are not returned

Israel will not stop the food, water, and medication from reaching civilians in the southern Gaza Strip as long as it does not reach Hamas.

White House spokesperson:

'Biden will be asking Israelis some tough questions'

White House National Security spokesperson John Kirby: Biden will be asking some tough questions as a true friend of Israel.

Sen. Schumer:

'Resolution supporting Israel - within days'

Senate Majority Leader says the Senate will seek within days to pass a resolution supporting Israel amid war with Hamas.

US Defense Sec'y to Gallant:

'US committed to expediting assistance to Israel'

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant discuss Israel's operations against Hamas.

Official:

Biden to visit Israel on Wednesday

After meeting with Netanyahu, US Secretary of State Blinken officially announces that US President Joe Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday.

Report:

US Marine rapid response force heading to Israel

Defense official says the force will consist 2,000 Marines and sailors.

Report:

US President Joe Biden coming to Israel on Wednesday

President reportedly accepts Netanyahu's invitation to visit Jewish State in show of solidarity in aftermath of Hamas massacre.

Sen. Graham warns Iran:

'If you escalate this war, we’re coming for you'

Sen. Lindsey Graham: If Hezbollah launches attack on Israel, I would consider that a threat to the state of Israel existential in nature.

Amid war with Hamas:

Netanyahu invites Biden for solidarity visit

If the visit would indeed occur, it will take place this week, before the IDF's ground incursion into the Gaza Strip.

Senator Schumer:

"We must provide Israel with support required to defend itself"

A bipartisan US Senate delegation had to run to a shelter after Hamas fired rockets at Tel Aviv.

US sending second aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean

Pentagon to send USS Dwight D. Eisenhower to the eastern Mediterranean to deter Iran or Hezbollah from joining Israel-Hamas conflict.

Blinken departs for Israel:

'Our message is simple: The United States has Israel’s back'

Secretary of State speaks before departing for Israel: We’re determined to make sure that Israel gets everything it needs to defend itself.

Biden:

'If there were no Israel, no Jew in the world will be safe'

US President Joe Biden speaks to leaders of Jewish community following Hamas attack on Israel: I told the Iranians - be careful.

Ahead of Israel visit:

Blinken speaks to President Herzog

US Secretary of State reaffirms “unwavering US support for Israel’s right to defend itself".

Amid Israel-Hamas war:

US Chief of Staff speaks to Israeli counterpart

Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, Charles Q. Brown Jr., warns Iran not to get involved in the Hamas-Israel conflict.

In support for Israel:

White House illuminated in blue and white

White House illuminated with the colors of the flag of Israel. "We stand with Israel," says White House Middle East coordinator.

Obama:

'We stand alongside Israel as it dismantles Hamas'

Former US Presidents Obama and Clinton offer support for Israel. Clinton: Now is a time for the world to rally against terrorism.

House committee heads preparing bipartisan pro-Israel measure

Chair and ranking member of House Foreign Affairs Committee preparing a bipartisan resolution affirming US support for Israel.

White House:

'Several US nationals killed in Hamas attack on Israel'

National Security Council spokesman says several Americans have died in Hamas' attack on Israel. No additional details provided.

Benny Gantz meets US National Security Advisor Sullivan

The meeting's goal was reportedly to update Gantz on the components of the normalization agreement with Saudi Arabia.

Nikki Haley:

'We will always have Israel's back'

Nikki Haley answers questions from young voters: Too many people think that Israel needs America. That's not the case, America needs Israel.

Israeli, Saudi officals fear:

US insistence on Palestinian issue can harm normalization

Sources say disagreements regarding the central issues on the agenda can be overcome, while the Palestinian issue can collapse the talks.

Pro-PA groups:

'Suspend Israel's entry into the Visa Waiver Program'

Pro-Palestinian Arab groups say Israel's acceptance into VWP should be suspended until a lawsuit in the matter is resolved.

Israel Heritage Foundation:

'Israel should be deciding which Americans to admit'

Israel Heritage Foundation welcomes Israel's acceptance to Visa Waiver Program, criticizes senators who demanded Israel admit antisemites.

Report:

Blinken signed letter recommending Israel to Visa Waiver Program

Sources tell Axios that Secretary of State recommended to allow Israel to join the US Visa Waiver Program.

State Department:

'No decision yet about Israel and Visa Waiver Program'

State Department spokesperson says a determination on Israel's candidacy for the Visa Waiver Program will be made "in the coming days".

Israel on brink of joining US Visa Waiver Program

Report: Unofficial communication from the US confirms Israel satisfies prerequisites for Visa Waiver Program.

Prime Minister’s Office:

'Biden-Netanyahu meeting mostly dealt with Israel-Saudi peace'

Prime Minister’s Office summarizes meeting between Netanyahu and Biden: A good and friendly private conversation.

Henry Kissinger:

'I'm worried about the concessions to the Saudis'

Former US Sec. of State discussed negotiations between the US and Saudi Arabia, the political situation in Israel, and the Yom Kippur War.

Fmr. Ambassador Oren:

'The protesters feel they have support of the Biden admin.'

Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Michael Oren criticized the planned protests against PM Netanyahu in the US.

Saudis, PA & judicial reform:

This is what PM Netanyahu and President Biden will discuss

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to depart tonight to the US, where he will address the UN and meet with world leaders.

White House confirms:

Biden and Netanyahu to meet in New York next week

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan confirms Biden will meet Netanyahu at the UN General Assembly.

White House won't confirm Biden-Netanyahu meeting

"No meetings to speak to at this point", says White House official John Kirby when asked about reported meeting next week.

Senators to Biden:

'Do not accept Israel into the Visa Waiver Program'

15 Democratic senators claim Israel is not abiding by its commitments and as such should not be accepted to Visa Waiver Program.

US boycott continues:

Senior Israeli ministers not invited to embassy New Year toast

Invitations to the event were withheld from Ministers from Religious Zionism and Otzma Yehudit, including Smotrich and Ben-Gvir.

Gallant to top US officials:

'Iran undermines stability in the Middle East'

During the meetings the minister discussed the Abraham Accords, Iran, IDF counterterrorism efforts in Judea and Samaria, among other things.

Smotrich against the US:

'We saw how they acted in Afghanistan and Iraq'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said that no one is as ethical as Israel and that the US has no right to criticize the Israeli government.

Netanyahu clarifies:

'Israel allows freedom of movement, terrorists take advantage'

Netanyahu’s office issues English statement clarifying Ben Gvir’s comments which resulted in condemnation from the United States.

Again:

US equates Burqa incident to Palestinian Arab terrorism

US Ambassador to the UN expresses concern over terrorist attacks against Israelis but also condemns "terror attack by settlers in Burqa".

Republican candidate:

'The United States should reduce its aid to Israel'

Vivek Ramaswamy, a contender for the Republican presidential nomination, says Israel should not get more aid than its neighbors after 2028.