Israel-US

Cardin won't join call on Israel not to apply sovereignty

Maryland Senator: US-Israel relations must remain strong even when we disagree with the policies of the Israeli government.

Assistant US Secretary of State to visit Israel

David Schenker, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, will meet Israeli government officials.

Pompeo: US commitment to Israel’s security is unwavering

Secretary of State speaks with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu about regional developments related to Iran.

US senators introduce bill to provide $3.3 billion to Israel

The legislation, co-sponsored by Marco Rubio and Chris Coons, would codify 2016 Memorandum of Understanding into low.

Netanyahu and Trump discuss 'critical issues'

White House says Trump and Netanyahu spoke and discussed critical issues, a day after Iran attacked US targets in Iraq.

Report: US updated Israel on plans to kill Soleimani

According to Channel 13 News, Netanyahu may have been warned of plan to eliminate Quds Force Commander during talks with Pompeo.

Trump's peace envoy to visit Israel

Avi Berkowitz, who is leading the Middle East peace plan, will arrive in Israel next week and meet with government officials.

Pompeo and Netanyahu reaffirm 'unbreakable bonds'

Secretary of State and PM Netanyahu speak for the second time in two days.

Greenblatt: Israel can count on Trump, not on Sanders

Former White House adviser: The contrast between Trump and Sanders could not be starker.

Netanyahu thanks Pompeo

Netanyahu speaks with US Secretary of State and thanks him for standing alongside Israel in the wake of ICC prosecutor's decision.

Cruz: We are grateful for our close ally Israel

Texas Senator wishes the Jewish people a Happy Hanukkah.

'New regional partnerships to counter Iran’s malign influence'

National Security Advisers of Israel and the US meet at the White House, reaffirm special US-Israel relationship.

'Jews are both a people and a faith'

Israeli Ambassador Ron Dermer thanks Trump administration for its support for Israel this past year.

Who did Trump speak to about Israel and Iran?

Trump recently described the same conversation about Israel four times. Each time, the name of his Jewish acquaintance changed.

Biden: Idea of withholding aid from Israel is 'bizarre'

Democratic presidential hopeful responds to Sanders' proposal to withhold military aid from Israel: I would not do that.

US pushing Arab states on non-belligerence pacts with Israel

Report: US met ambassadors of four Arab states and encouraged them to reach non-belligerence agreements with Israel.

Trump, Netanyahu discuss Iranian threat

White House spokesman says Netanyahu and Trump discussed Iranian threat as well as other critical issues.

Jewish congressmen introduce pro-Israel resolution

Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Lee Zeldin introduce bipartisan resolution condemning rocket attacks, supporting Israel’s right to defend itself.

Sanders: It's no longer enough for us to simply be pro-Israel

Democratic presidential hopeful again suggests the US should rethink its policies toward Israel and the Palestinian Arabs.

Biden criticizes Trump on Judea and Samaria

Democratic presidential hopeful says policy change on Judea and Samaria will inflame regional tensions.

Warren: 'Settlements' make peace harder to achieve

Democratic presidential candidate criticizes policy reversal on Judea and Samaria.

Cruz praises Pompeo announcement on Judea and Samaria

Texas Senator: It’s up to our Israeli allies to make their own decisions about what to do with their territories.

Trump on Israeli politics:

'They keep having elections and nobody is getting elected'

Trump has fun at the expense of Israeli politics, says he has "an approval rating of 98 percent" in Israel and could be PM there.

'America strongly affirms Israel's right to defend itself'

US Vice President Mike Pence expresses support for Israel after hundreds of rockets are fired from Gaza.

Young Israel: Biden is right on using aid to Israel as leverage

National Council of Young Israel praises former VP for criticizing those who suggested that aid to Israel be used as leverage.

Biden: Leveraging aid to Israel is 'absolutely outrageous'

Democratic presidential frontrunner rejects the idea that the US should condition its aid to Israel on its changing policies.

Presidential hopefuls suggest US should withhold aid to Israel

Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg suggest US should withhold aid to Israel as a means to pressure it to stop “settlement construction”.

Pompeo lands in Israel

Secretary of State arrives in Israel, will meet Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Friday.

State Department confirms Pompeo visit to Israel

State Department says Secretary of State will visit Jerusalem on Friday and meet PM Netanyahu to discuss Syria and Iran.

Trump: My actions against Iran are the most important for Israel

Trump speaks to Jewish leaders ahead of High Holidays. "I have a tendency to make things work out, one way or the other."

Trump to Katz: What will happen in Israeli politics?

Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz meets Trump, who expresses interest in the political situation in Israel.

US ambassador:

'Israel will have no better friend than Kelly Craft'

US ambassador to UN expresses support for Israel. Israeli ambassador Danon: We welcome your presence here.

Trump on Israeli election: It's going to be close

US President discusses Israel’s election with reporters: It's a 50/50 election.

Netanyahu hints Blue and White behind US spying report

Prime Minister Netanyahu hints Blue and White was behind Politico report saying Israel attempted to spy on the United States.

Trump: I don't think the Israelis are spying on us

Trump downplays report on alleged Israeli spying in Washington: I really would find that hard to believe.

US official: Report on Israeli spying 'completely false'

Senior US administration official dismisses Politico report on alleged Israeli spying in the White House.

'Blood libel like the Protocols of the Elders of Zion'

Senior Israeli official rejects Politico report saying that Israel placed spying devices in the White House.

Expert:

'Greenblatt left after realizing peace plan's chances are low'

Expert on US analyzes the reason for Jason Greenblatt's departure from US peace team.

AOC insists: Criticizing Israel isn't being anti-Semitic

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Israeli TV: Netanyahu has been pursuing a lot of extraordinarily concerning policies.

Pence backs Israel's right to self-defense

US Vice President speaks to Netanyahu. "Under President Trump, America will always stand with Israel."

Pompeo backs Israel's right to self-defense

Secretary of State speaks with Netanyahu following thwarting of planned Iranian drone attack on Israel.

'Support for Israel is still bipartisan'

Watch: Republican members of Congress visiting Israel relate to the Democrats' support for Israel.

Trump:

'No president has done what I've done for Israel'

US President asked about his comments on Jewish Americans who vote for Democrats.

Omar: I planned to meet Knesset Members too

Rep. Ilhan Omar insists her itinerary in Israel included meetings with Jewish and Arab MKs, blasts Israel for barring her from entering.

Sanders: Israel should decline US aid if it bans lawmakers

Senator Bernie Sanders suggests Israel should not receive foreign aid from the US if it denies entry to Omar and Tlaib.

Head of US Army Futures Command visits Israel

Gen. John M. Murray meets Chief of Staff and other senior officers, sees new and advanced IDF weaponry.

'We will have to agree to the Deal of the Century'

Israeli officials say Trump is dissatisfied with Netanyahu's attempts to postpone publication of "Deal of the Century".

Sanders: Our policy cannot just be pro-Israel

Democratic presidential candidate says he would consider using aid to Israel as leverage to force the Israeli government to act differently.

Report: US envoy made 'dramatic' trip to Alaska

Israeli TV report says Israeli Ambassador to the US, Ron Dermer, went on a secret trip to Alaska related to coordination on Iran.

US blocks attempt to condemn Israel at UN

US blocks attempt by Kuwait, Indonesia and South Africa to get Security Council to condemn Israel’s demolition of illegal Arab homes.

Trump to Netanyahu: Israel has become a technology powerhouse

Trump congratulates Netanyahu for becoming longest serving PM in the history of Israel.

Israel to allow Omar and Tlaib to enter the country

Israeli Ambassador to Washington says Democratic congresswomen who introduced pro-BDS resolution will be allowed to enter Israel.

House committee adopts anti-BDS resolution

US House Foreign Affairs Committee approves resolution condemning BDS and reaffirming support for Israel.

Biden: US-Israel relationship must be 'ironclad'

Presidential hopeful stresses importance of commitment to Israel’s security regardless if one disagrees with PM Netanyahu.

'Obama left Israel a parting gift of betrayal'

Speaking at Israel Hayom Forum, US Ambassador to Israel praises Trump's recognition of Israeli sovereignty on the Golan Heights.

Netanyahu:

'US-Israel cooperation is something we've never had'

PM Netanyahu hails US-Israel ties, praises Trump for leaving Iran nuclear deal.

Trump's UN envoy nominee promises to fight anti-Israel bias

Kelly Craft tells Senate says she would follow in the footsteps of her predecessor, Nikki Haley, regarding Israel.

Minister Katz: US-Israel relations are stronger than ever!

Foreign Minister meets Trump envoy Jason Greenblatt during his visit to the US.

Trump: Israelis need to 'get their act together'

Watch: Trump laments "messed up" political situation in Israel following decision to go to new elections.

Presidential hopeful:

'PA not a peace partner, but Israel needs guidance'

Pete Buttigieg meets Jewish leaders, says Israel’s leaders need American guidance.