Israel-US

Mike Pompeo

Netanyahu spread false rumors for political gain

In a new memoir the former Secretary of State says the ties between the US and Israel 'a real special relationship'.

Amb. Nides on Ben Gvir:

'There’s no boycott. I don’t do boycotts'

US Ambassador to Israel about Levin's judicial reform: The Israeli people don’t want to be lectured by America.

State Department spokesperson:

'Israel's sanctions on PA exacerbate tensions'

State Department spokesperson Ned Price says US is against unilateral moves that exacerbate tensions between Israel and the PA.

Netanyahu to AIPAC leaders:

'It's time to close ranks between Israel and the United States'

PM speaks to AIPAC leaders: The entire world sees what we've been talking about, that Iran is a terrible, repressive, terrorist regime.

US to Security Council:

'We oppose actions that depart from status quo on Temple Mount'

US Deputy Ambassador to the UN says Biden administration holds Israel responsible for maintaining the status quo on the Temple Mount.

'Pathological obsession':

Cruz blasts Biden over condemnation of Israel

Senator Ted Cruz criticizes Biden administration after top officials accuse Israel of changing status quo on Temple Mount.

State Department spokesperson:

'Ben Gvir's Temple Mount visit could lead to violence'

Spokesperson for US Embassy in Israel says Ambassador Nides “has been very clear on the issue of preserving the status quo in Jerusalem".

White House official:

Biden's national security adviser planning Israel trip

Dates for Jake Sullivan's meetings have not been set yet, says administration official.

Blinken:

'I look forward to working with the new Israeli government'

Secretary of State: We will work with the new government to address the many challenges facing Israel and the Middle East.

Report:

US Jewish leaders raise alarm over new Israeli government

Several US Jewish leaders warned Israeli officials that extremist moves by the new government could seriously hamper support for Israel.

United States:

3.8 billion dollars for Israel

US congress approved the 2023 budget which includes $3.3 billion in defense aid for Israel and $225 million in aid for the Palestinians

New US visa policy?

Embassy considers barring Jews suspected of anti-Arab violence

Frustration with results of Israeli elections and perceived inaction on "settler violence" may be playing a role.

US plans 'Negev Summit 2'

US official says Washington plans a meeting early in 2023 between Israel and Arab nations that recognize it.

Israeli Ambassador to US meets Ron DeSantis

Ambassador Michael Herzog thanks Florida Governor DeSantis for his support of Israel and steps against antisemitism.

'Blatant antisemitic rhetoric'

UN official under fire over comments on 'Jewish lobby'

Israel and the US blast UN lawyer after she was revealed to have said in 2014 that the “Jewish lobby” controls the United States.

Trump:

'Jewish leaders should be ashamed of themselves'

Former President says US Jewish leaders forgot he was the best US President for Israel.

US Ambassador to Israel:

'I'll work with the government, take care of the Palestinians'

Ambassador Tom Nides avoids question of whether he would work with the designated Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir.

Trump:

'We could have truly had peace in the Middle East'

Former President speaks at Republican Jewish Coalition event in Las Vegas, says again US Jews “don’t appreciate” his Israel policies.

Gantz to US Defense Secretary:

'You are a true friend of the State of Israel'

Defense Minister Benny Gantz holds conversation with US counterpart Lloyd Austin as Gantz prepares to leave his post.

Danny Danon:

'No one will investigate our soldiers'

Danny Danon on US reservations about Ben Gvir as minister: We respect US democracy, and we ask our friends to respect our democracy.

White House:

'Biden reaffirmed the strength of US-Israel partnership'

White House says Biden and Netanyahu agreed to speak again after Israel's new government is formed.

Blinken speaks to Lapid following elections in Israel

Secretary of State says he commended PM for Israel's free and fair elections and underscored US-Israel relationship.

Biden expected to call Netanyahu in the coming days

US President busy with midterm elections, but White House officials says it is important for Biden to open a clean slate with Netanyahu.

Pennsylvania candidate's wife:

'We probably love Israel more than a lot of Jews do'

Wife of candidate for Governor Doug Mastriano tells Israeli reporter: We probably love Israel more than a lot of Jews do.

'Proud to stand with Israel'

Herzog invited to address Congress for Israel's 75th anniversary

Pelosi and Schumer invited Herzog to address joint meeting of Congress as Israel prepares to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its founding.

Blinken to Herzog:

'We are standing together against threats'

President Isaac Herzog meets US Secretary of State Antony Blinken as part of his visit to Washington.

US 'deeply concerned' by UN Commission's anti-Israel report

United States condemns UN's Commission of Inquiry's latest report: It further demonstrates the disproportionate treatment of Israel.

'Ostracize extremists'

Second US lawmaker speaks out against Ben Gvir

Congressman Brad Sherman calls on Israeli political leaders to ostracize Ben Gvir: These extremists undermine the US-Israel relationship.

US demands Israel investigate death of 7-year-old PA boy

Seven-year-old's family claims he died due to a heart attack when Israeli soldiers arrived at his home to search for his two brothers.

Tlaib in TV interview:

'Israel has an apartheid system, two-state solution won't work'

Rep. Rashida Tlaib lashes out at Israel, says the US must change its policies towards it.

Ahead of nuclear deal:

Lapid's office trying to coordinate conversation with Biden

Ahead of signing of agreement between Iran and world powers, Lapid also seeks a face-to-face meeting with Biden.

Report:

Lapid reprimanded Mossad chief following criticism of US

Lapid reportedly told Mossad chief that his criticism of US administration was not in line with official Israeli talking points.

US National Security Council:

'US committed to ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon'

US National Security Council: Sullivan stressed to Gantz that the US is committed to ensuring Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon.

Gantz:

'Visit to CENTCOM was successful'

Defense Minister will continue his visit to the US with a meeting in Washington with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.

Top White House official:

'Biden understands concerns, but determined to rejoin JCPOA'

US National Security Council coordinator John Kirby argues that Iran deal would reinstate most strenuous inspection protocols on Iran.

ZOA to State Department:

'Support Israel in fight against terrorist-supporting NGOs'

ZOA criticizes US call for clarification on IDF raids of six PA NGOs that were blacklisted as terrorist organizations by Israel.

Israel to US:

'The Iranians refused the agreement, don't insist on it'

Senior political official: Iran refused the Europeans' offer, it's time to get up and leave.

US seeks clarifications on Israeli raids of PA organizations

State Department spokesperson says US has asked Israel for more information following raids of offices of blacklisted PA groups.

Israeli officials believe:

Iran close to returning to nuclear deal

Israeli political officials believe that Iran is interested in rejoining nuclear deal even though no agreements have yet been reached.

Israel concerned US will make additional concessions to Iran

Israeli officials understand a nuclear deal with Iran may be close, but cannot assess the chances of an agreement being reached.

US condemns Jerusalem bus attack

State Department spokesperson: We remain in close contact with our Israeli partners and stand firmly with them in the face of this attack.

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.

Source:

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.