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US Ambassador to Israel:

'I’m working on visa issue day and night'

Ambassador Tom Nides urges Knesset to approve the laws required to add Israel to Visa Waiver Program.

US Ambassador to Israel:

'Israel has a right to protect itself'

US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides responds to Operation Breaking Dawn: We urge all sides for calm.

Jewish leaders commend Biden after Israel visit

Conference of Presidents praises Biden visit to Israel: "The bilateral relationship is broad and could not be stronger."

Iran:

'No regional security as long as US protects fake Israel'

Iran fires back after Biden and Lapid sign declaration pledging to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Blinken speaks to Bennett:

'We're committed to strong US-Israeli strategic relationship'

Secretary of State speaks to Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, hours after conversation with Foreign Minister Lapid.

Texas Republican platform 'prohibits' Palestinian state

Texas Republican Party approves platform that supports the “prohibition” of a Palestinian state in lands that Israel now controls.

State Department:

'US will maintain its strong support for Israel'

State Department spokesperson: Political developments in Israel won't affect what we are trying to accomplish.

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White House to announce Biden's Israel trip this week

Source confirms to Reuters Biden will travel to Saudi Arabia and Israel next month.

Biden expected to visit Israel in mid-July

Biden expected to arrive in Jerusalem on July 14 and also meet PA chairman during the visit.

UN Commission report is a declaration of war on the Jews

It outrageously finds no Palestinian Arab terrorist, no Palestinian terrorist organizations and no Palestinian terrorism. Op-ed.

White House on Biden visit:

'There's no trip to announce right now'

White House Press Secretary says Biden's planned visits to Israel and Saudi Arabia are still hypothetical at the moment.

Blinken calls for probe into death of Al Jazeera journalist

Secretary of State also notes US support for "two-state solution" in conversation with Foreign Minister Yair Lapid.

Foreign Ministry chief:

'US needs to explain leak on elimination of IRGC official'

Foreign Ministry Director General Alon Ushpiz discusses anger in Israel over leaked reports on elimination of top IRGC official.

Bennett:

'US decision to leave IRGC on terror list is justified'

Prime Minister comments on Biden administration's decision to keep Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps on US list of terrorist organizations.

Progress in process of eliminating need for US visas

Israel is trying to complete the bureaucratic procedures to enable Israel to join Visa Waiver program by September.

US National Security Advisor:

'Excellent meeting with Gantz at the White House'

During his visit to Washington, Gantz is also expected to meet with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.

Blinken:

'The bonds between our two countries are unshakeable'

Secretary of State wishes Israel a Happy Independence Day: The United States remains steadfast in its commitment to Israel’s security.

Report:

US mulling regional leaders' meeting during Biden's visit

Israeli officials say White House and Bennett’s office discussed regional leaders' meeting as part of Biden’s visit to the Middle East.

Blinken:

'Israel would support our rejoining UNESCO'

Secretary of State claims Israel has no objections to a US return to UN cultural agency from which Trump withdrew.

'Delegitimize delegitimizers'

Pro-Israel groups submit 2 million complaints to UN Commission

Human Rights Voices, Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust make unprecedented submissions to UN Commission of Inquiry.

US officials to travel to Israel amid Jerusalem tensions

Senior State Department officials will seek to de-escalate the crisis in Jerusalem.

Blinken:

'Americans are once again grieving with the Israeli people'

Secretary of State condemns Tel Aviv attack: We will continue to be in regular contact with our Israeli partners.

State Department:

'We have tactical differences with Israel on Iran'

State Department spokesperson Ned Price says there is no strategic disagreement between the US and Israel regarding to Iran.

US Ambassador to Israel:

'If there's a deal with Iran, Israel's hands won't be tied'

US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides: Israel can do and take whatever actions needed to protect the State.

Biden speaks to Bennett following terror attacks

Biden speaks to Bennett, offers "all appropriate assistance to our Israeli allies as they confront threats to their citizens".

Blinken:

'This violence is unacceptable'

President Biden’s National Security Advisor: We are appalled by the terrorist attack and stand with our Israeli allies.

US Ambassador to UN:

'Our commitment to Israel’s security remains ironclad'

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield condemns shooting attack in Hadera in which two Border Police officers were murdered.

Next summit: US, Israel and the United Arab Emirates

Israel seeks to bring US and UAE closer amid tensions between the sides.

Gantz speaks to US Defense Secretary Austin

Defense Minister speaks to US Secretary of Defense as talks on reviving Iran nuclear deal continue.

Senate approves Iron Dome funding for Israel

US Senate approves spending package which includes defense aid for Israel. The bill will now go to Biden, who will sign it.

House approves funding for Iron Dome

House of Representatives passes spending package which includes $1 billion in emergency funding for Iron Dome.

Another step towards US visa exemption for Israelis

Israel, US sign agreement to share information on civilians convicted of serious criminal offenses.

US protests Israel's refusal to back UN resolution on Russia

US protests to Israel over refusal to join 87 countries in backing resolution condemning Russia at Security Council.

Report:

Senior Israeli officials blast Biden over Iran deal

Senior Israeli officials reportedly say Biden "has turned diplomacy into a religion" as talks with Iran advance.

Israel sends envoy to nuclear talks in Vienna

Israeli envoy meets US and other officials as talks with Iran reach crunch time.

White House:

'Biden will visit Israel later this year'

White House says President Biden accepted Prime Minister Bennett’s invitation to Israel and will visit later this year.

Amnesty International:

'US Government should pressure Israeli authorities'

Amnesty International dismisses criticism of its anti-Israel report, urges US to pressure Israel.

US Ambassador to Israel:

'Amnesty International report is absurd'

Ambassador Tom Nides denounces Amnesty International report accusing Israel of apartheid.

Blinken speaks to Foreign Minister Yair Lapid

Secretary of State says "strong U.S.-Israel bilateral relationship is important in the face of common challenges".

US and Israel hold strategic talks on Iran

US National Security Adviser tells Israelis the US is committed to diplomacy on Iran, but is preparing other options.

US lawmakers: Add Israel to Visa Waiver Program

Group of Senators sign letter urging Israel’s addition to the US Visa Waiver Program.

White House:

Sullivan stressed need to avoid steps that can inflame tensions

White House summarizes National Security Advisor's Israel visit: He encouraged efforts to advance towards two-state solution.

Herzog to US National Security Advisor: Iran needs to be stopped

President Isaac Herzog holds working meeting with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, who is visiting Israel.

Senior US official:

'There's engagement with Israeli government on settlements'

Ahead of US National Security Advisor's visit, senior US official blames previous administration for Iran's intensification.

Sen. Paul again blocks Iron Dome funding

Kentucky Senator blocks vote on Iron Dome funding bill on the grounds that there is a need to find a financial source.

Minister Michaeli meets US Ambassador to Israel

Transportation Minister meets Ambassador Tom Nides: Looking forward to working together to advance US-Israel relations.

Netanyahu: I highly appreciate Trump’s contribution to Israel

Former PM on Trump's criticism: I appreciate Trump’s contribution to Israel but also importance of US-Israel alliance.

Gantz meets US Secretary of State Blinken

Defense Minister stresses need for measures to stop Iran’s nuclear program and its regional aggression.

Report:

Gantz and Austin to discuss military drills for Iran scenario

Senior US official says Defense Secretary and Israeli DM will discuss military exercises to prepare for worst-case scenario regarding Iran.

Gantz to make official visit to US

Defense Minister will take off from Israel early on Thursday morning. His meetings will center on policy and security issues.

Blinken urged Bennett to halt 'settlement activity'

State Department spokesperson says that Secretary of State urged PM to refrain from unilateral steps during their conversation.

Ambassador Herzog: Happy Thanksgiving!

Israel’s Ambassador to the US launches new Twitter account, wishes the American people a Happy Thanksgiving.

Report: US warned Israel Iran attacks are 'counterproductive'

New York Times: US officials warned Israelis that repeated attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities encourage Iran to speed up nuclear program.

Shaked: Exemption from US visas as of February 2023

Interior Minister meets US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, agrees on orderly procedure to promote exemption from visas.

US floats idea of interim Iran nuclear deal

US National Security Adviser raised with Israeli counterpart the idea of interim agreement with Iran to buy more time for negotiations.

New Israeli Ambassador to US takes office

Ambassador Mike Herzog landed in Washington on Friday and officially assumed office as Ambassador of Israel to the United States on Monday.

Shaked: There's no 'consulate for visa' deal with the US

Interior Minister to meet US Homeland Security Secretary, discuss visa waiver program: There is a real chance to succeed.

US and Israel to combat ransomware

Treasury Department announces bilateral partnership with Israel to combat ransomware.

Israeli official: Talks with Iran 'a serious mistake'

Senior Israeli diplomatic official criticizes resumption of nuclear talks with Iran, says Israel preparing for all options.

Bennett meets two US Congressional delegations

Bennett meets delegations led by US Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT).