Israel-US

State Department approves sale of helicopters to Israel

State Department says it has approved potential sale of 18 CH-53K heavy lift helicopters to Israel.

Israeli officials to visit US, prepare for Biden-Bennett meeting

Bennett’s foreign policy advisers will travel to Washington to begin preparations for a planned meeting between Bennett and President Biden.

Israel seeks US help in efforts against Polish restitution law

Israel asks Biden administration to support effort against legislation restricting restitution claims by survivors and their families.

US seeking to improve ties between Israel and PA

US envoy concludes visit to Israel and PA which included "productive engagements" with Israelis and Palestinian Arabs.

House committee approves funding for Iron Dome

House Appropriations Committee approves Department of Defense funding bill for 2022, which includes aid to Israel.

Top US official to visit Israel, PA

State Department's top official on Israeli-Palestinian Arab issues, Hady Amr, will travel to Jerusalem on Sunday.

Presidential meeting:

Biden: Israel has the right to decide how to proceed with Iran

Senior official present at Biden-Rivlin meeting: The American representatives were very interested in the Israeli information on Iran.

Pelosi to Rivlin: Support for Israel will always be bipartisan

President Rivlin meets House Speaker at the Capitol: Israel has no greater friend than the United States of America.

Rivlin: We found a real great friend to Israel

Rivlin after meeting Biden: I’m very much satisfied that he’s going to ensure that there will be no nuclear weapons in the Middle East.

Lapid meets US Secretary of State

Lapid to Blinken: We believe the way to discuss disagreements is through direct conversations.

Report: Israel criticized China following US pressure

Israel supported a statement criticizing China at UN Human Rights Council after being pressured to do so by the Biden administration.

Biden admin gives Israel a reprieve on PA issue

Report: US has conveyed a message to Israel that it will not bother the new government on Palestinian Arab issue until a budget is passed.

VP Harris congratulates new Israeli government

VP Kamala Harris: We look forward to working closely with Israel’s new government to build on the strong bonds between our two countries.

Blinken invites Lapid to Washington

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid speaks to US Secretary of State, thanks him for the United States' unwavering support for Israel.

Report: Biden administration seeking to expand Abraham Accords

Biden administration reportedly planning to encourage more Arab countries to sign accords with Israel.

Blinken: US committed to replenishing Iron Dome

Secretary of State reiterates Biden administration's position that Israel has a right to defend itself against rockets.

White House: US policy toward Israel will not change

White House Press Secretary asked about government change in Israel, says Israel will remain an important strategic partner.

House lawmakers to Defense Secretary: Replenish Iron Dome

At least 55 House members write to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, urge action on restocking Israel's supply of Iron Dome interceptors.

Cruz: Biden showed weakness and emboldened Hamas

Texas Senator says President Joe Biden was soft on Israel’s foes and invited further violence during recent fighting.

Sanders: Israeli government has 'overt racists'

Senator Bernie Sanders: We have to be pro-Israel, but we have to be pro-Palestinian.

'There is no shift in my commitment to the security of Israel'

US President committed to Israel's security. "Until the region acknowledges the right of Israel to exist, there will be no peace."

Sanders leads resolution blocking weapons sales to Israel

Senator Bernie Sanders introduces resolution blocking a $735 million weapons sale to Israel.

Haley rips AOC over criticism of Israel

Former Ambassador blasts Congresswoman who accused Israel of targeting schools and civilians in Gaza.

Erdan thanks Biden for supporting Israel

Israel’s Ambassador to the US and the UN thanks Biden: May the rest of the international community follow your lead.

'Gazans are suffering because of Hamas'

Jen Psaki: Israel has the right to self-defense. Our focus remains de-escalating the situation on the ground.

US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State arrives in Israel

Deputy Assistant US Secretary for Israel-Palestinian Affairs, Hady Amr, will hold talks aimed at ending escalation.

"Squad" member Ayanna Pressley attacks Israel in speech

Pressley accuses Israel of "police brutality and state-sanctioned violence" while making no mention of rockets from Hamas and other groups.

Democrat says US funds IDF to “police and kill Palestinians”

Cori Bush, a member of "the Squad," gives speech in Congress accusing Israel of a "system of violent oppression and trauma."

House lawmaker seeks to call out Hamas as a terror group

Rep. Carlos Gimenez introduces resolution to call out Hamas as a terrorist group and to double down on support for Israel.

AOC accuses Biden of siding with 'occupation'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticizes Biden after he says Israel has the right to defend itself against rocket attacks.

'Israel has a legitimate right to defend itself and its people'

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks to Israeli counterpart, condemns rocket attacks against Israel.

Report: Biden shortlist for Israel ambassador down to two

Sources say Tom Nides and Robert Wexler are the two finalists for the post of US ambassador to Israel.

US disagrees with report accusing Israel of 'apartheid'

State Department spokesperson: It is not the view of this administration that Israel's actions constitute apartheid.

'US and Israel have policy of no surprises'

White House national security adviser: US and Israel disagree about Iran deal but have an understanding to ensure there are "no surprises".

US, Israeli officials discuss Iran's nuclear program

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan meets Israeli counterpart Meir Ben-Shabbat and Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan.

US lowers travel advisory rating for Israel

State Department lowers travel advisory rating for Israel to “Level 3: Reconsider Travel”.

Israeli officials to stress objection to US return to Iran deal

Netanyahu instructs Israeli delegation that will visit Washington next week to stress Israel’s objection to US return to 2015 nuclear deal.

Sanders: Restrict aid to Israel if it undermines peace process

Senator Sanders at J Street conference: American people do not want to see US aid being used to support policies that violate human rights.

'Netanyahu driving Israel to crisis to protect himself'

Massachusetts Senator launches scathing attack on PM, calls on his opponents to work together to oust him.

Report: US asked Israel to cut down 'chatter' on Iran

US officials reportedly demanded that Israel cut down the "chatter" concerning alleged attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities.

'After 73 years, the US-Israel bond remains unbreakable'

US Vice President Kamala Harris wishes Israel a happy Independence Day: We look forward to building on our friendship.

'The US and Israel stand united on our guiding principles'

Ambassador Gilad Erdan hosts key US political leaders, highlights strong Israel-US bond in virtual Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration.

US, Israeli officials to hold second round of talks on Iran

Top national security officials from the US and Israel will convene virtually on Tuesday for strategic talks on Iran.

Pentagon confirms Defense Secretary's visit to Israel

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will visit Israel as part of an overseas trip, meet Netanyahu and Gantz.

Report: US Defense Secretary to visit Israel next week

Lloyd Austin is expected to meet Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Gantz and Foreign Minister Ashkenazi.

US: We consider Israel to be 'occupying' Judea and Samaria

State Department spokesman: Annual report on human rights uses term 'occupation' in context of the current status of the West Bank.

Is an exemption from US visas on the horizon?

Ambassador Erdan, US Secretary of Homeland Security agree to form joint team to promote the exemption from visas for Israelis.

Israel and US join forces in fight against domestic violence

Israel’s Ambassador to UN and US Ambassador to UN to co-host joint event on global fight against domestic violence. Gal Gadot will speak.

Netanyahu speaks to US Vice President Harris

Vice President praises Israel's successful vaccination campaign, says US is opposed to ICC decision to investigate Israel for war crimes.

Blinken: We will continue to uphold our commitment to Israel

Secretary of State says US firmly opposes ICC decision to launch a war crimes probe against Israel.

US: ICC has no jurisdiction to probe Israel

State Department spokesperson says the Biden administration opposes and is disappointed by ICC decision to investigate Israeli "war crimes".

Ambassador Erdan speaks to US counterpart

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN and the US speaks to US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield: The first of many no doubt.

Pelosi speaks to Netanyahu

US House Speaker says she spoke to PM "to reaffirm the unbreakable bond between our nations".

'Two-state solution is the best way to ensure Israel’s future'

Secretary of State speaks to Israeli Foreign Minister, tells him the US believes in a two-state solution.

Omar implores Biden to support Israel's referral to ICC

Muslim Congresswoman says US undermining ICC's ability to "investigate justice" after it ruled it can investigate Israel for "war crimes".

'Biden-Netanyahu friendship will strengthen our alliance'

Israeli envoy to UN and US: Strong alliance between Israel and United States was reaffirmed again in call between Netanyahu and Joe Biden.

Biden affirms commitment to Israel in call with Netanyahu

White House following conversation between Biden and Netanyahu: They discussed the importance of consultation on regional security issues.

'Biden wants to prove to Netanyahu there's a new boss in town'

Prof. Eytan Gilboa, an expert on US-Israel relations, does not buy the White House's explanations for Biden not yet having called Netanyahu.

Gantz: Netanyahu harmed US-Israel relations

Blue and White chairman: Very concerning that Biden hasn't called Netanyahu yet, this is the result of Israel's quarreling with the US.

'Biden is not intentionally ignoring Netanyahu'

White House press secretary Jen Psaki clarifies that Biden will speak with Netanyahu "soon".