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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.

'Israel developed into free, democratic, and prosperous nation'

Watch: Secretary of State Pompeo delivers remarks Independence Day celebration in Washington, DC.

Netanyahu: United in our desire to stop Iranian aggression

Netanyahu expresses support for Trump's stance against Iranian aggression.

Cruz: The US stands with our Israeli allies

Texas Senator condemns rocket fire, says Israel is exercising its "absolute right to self-defense".

Trump: We support Israel 100%

US President backs Israel, warns the people of Gaza that continued terror attacks will bring them nothing but misery.

Pence: We stand by our great ally Israel

US Vice President expresses support for Israel’s right to defend itself against the ongoing rocket attacks.

Anti-Israel legislation submitted to US Congress

Legislation proposed by Democratic Rep. Betty McCollum would prohibit US funding to IDF over detention of children.

Israeli ambassador praises Trump at White House reception

Ambassador Ron Dermer speaks at White House reception for Jewish leaders, praises Trump administration and its Israel policy.

US int'l maps include Golan Heights as part of Israel

US envoy Jason Greenblatt unveils new US international maps following Trump recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

O’Rourke congratulates Netanyahu after calling him racist

Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke congratulates Netanyahu on his reelection.

Bolton hails US-Israel relations

Following meeting with Israeli counterpart, National Security Advisor hails US-Israel strategic partnership.

Report: Trump plan won't include Palestinian state

Sources familiar with "Deal of the Century" say plan will focus heavily on Israeli security concerns.

Pompeo congratulates Netanyahu

Secretary of State on Twitter: Mazal Tov to Netanyahu on his re-election. The US-Israel alliance is unbreakable.

US presidential candidate suggests Netanyahu is racist

Presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke says US-Israel relationship must transcend “a prime minister who is racist.”

Senator calls for mutual defense agreement with Israel

Sen. Lindsey Graham says US should tell the world that “an attack against Israel would be considered an attack against the United States”.

Trump reaffirms US commitment to Israel's security

In summary of Trump-Netanyahu meeting, White House says Trump made note of interests between Israel and Arab states.

US preparing official document on Golan recognition

Trump likely to sign document to codify recognition of Israeli sovereignty of the Golan Heights during meeting with Netanyahu next week.

Turkey blasts Trump's announcement on Golan Heights

Turkey's Foreign Minister says US recognition of Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights will lead to more violence.

US lawmakers praise Trump over Golan Heights move

Senators Cruz, Cotton and Rep. Gallagher say Trump's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over Golan enhances security of both Israel and US.

Trump on Golan Heights:

'Even those who are against Netanyahu are in favor'

Trump tells FOX Business he has been thinking about Israel's sovereignty in the Golan Heights for “a long time.”

The Christian Senator asked for a mezuzah

Senator Mike Lee, who is close to the administration, asked the head of the Shomron Council to affix a mezuzah at the door of his office.