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Ambassador Dermer says goodbye to Washington

Israel’s outgoing ambassador to the US wishes his successor luck, says US-Israel relations are stronger than ever.

Smotrich: Thank you President Trump

Religious Zionist Party chairman says goodbye to outgoing US President: He will go down in history as one of Israel's greatest friends.

US Central Command's mission to include Israel

Israel will be included in the military sphere managed by the head of US Central Command in wake of normalization with Arab states.

'It is important that the US policy vis-à-vis Iran continues'

Minister Eli Cohen to i24NEWS: If you want to maintain regional stability it is important that the policy vis-à-vis Iran continues.

Report: Pompeo to visit Judea and Samaria

According to Axios, Secretary of State planning to visit Golan Heights as well as Israeli town in Judea and Samaria next week.

Biden is pro-Israel, policies will be different

Dr. Michael Oren, former Israeli Ambassador to the US: Israel must enter into immediate and intimate discussion with Biden about Iran

Rep. Omar accuses Israel of 'ethnic cleansing'

Muslim Congresswoman criticizes Israel after security forces demolish homes built illegally by Bedouin.

Source: Biden will not reverse recognition of Golan Heights

Senior Biden campaign official says he will likely not reverse recognition of Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights if elected.

Maryland Senator: Biden will always stand by Israel

Senator Ben Cardin speaks to members of Orthodox Jewish community, says Biden would be a "true trusted ally".

'Israel must maintain a qualitative military edge'

US Rep. Brad Schneider: There's bipartisan consensus in Washington, Israel's security concerns are a top priority on Capitol Hill.

Gantz, US Defense Secretary discuss Israel's military edge

Defense Minister Benny Gantz meets US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper at the Pentagon.

Pelosi vows to ensure Israel can maintain its military edge

House Speaker welcomes agreements with Bahrain and UAE, but also expresses concern over potential sale of F-35 jets to the UAE.

Harris: Biden will not condition aid to Israel

Democratic VP nominee speaks to Jewish donors, says Biden administration would "sustain our unbreakable commitment to Israel’s security".

Israel's UN Ambassador meets Pompeo

Ambassador Gilad Erdan meets US Secretary of State, expresses support for the move to "snapback" the UN sanctions on Iran.

Danon: We have bipartisan support in the US

Former Israeli ambassador to the UN dismisses notion that Israel would pay a price for ties to Trump should he be defeated.

Career bureaucrats are undermining Israel’s global standing

Career bureaucrats embedded throughout the State Department continue to undermine Israel’s standing among the nations. Opinion

US Jewish leaders welcome passage of military aid to Israel

Conference of Presidents welcomes Senate approval of 2021 National Defense Authorization Act.

Democratic Party's platform opposes sovereignty

Democratic Party releases draft 2020 platform which includes language opposing sovereignty and supporting rights of Palestinian Arabs.

Senate bill would ban US funding from being used for sovereignty

Amendment to bill introduced Democrat Chris Van Hollen would ban US assistance to Israel from being used for sovereignty move.

Report: US pushing Israel to make gesture to PA

US administration reportedly pressing Israel to make a significant gesture towards the Palestinian Authority in exchange for sovereignty.

Sanders signs letter calling for halting of aid to Israel

Vermont Senator adds his name to letter spearheaded by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez against Israel's sovereignty plans.

'So proud that Israel is part of my story and America’s story'

Secretary of State speaks at virtual CUFI summit: Israel lives and our two countries have never been closer.

4 House Democrats: Cut aid to Israel if it applies sovereignty

Ocasio-Cortez and Tlaib among signatories to letter to Pompeo calling for cutting of aid to Israel should it go through with sovereignty.

Senators warn: Sovereignty 'could undermine regional stability'

Senators Schumer, Menendez and Cardin express opposition to Israeli plans to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

'The US will always support Israel's right to defend itself'

Secretary of State speaks at 2020 AJC Global Forum, condemns anti-Semitism and PA incitement.

Omar: Saudi Arabia and Israel have too much influence on Trump

Minnesota Democrat claims Saudi Arabia and Israel rely in part on money to bring about their preferred outcomes.

Biden adviser: He would keep disagreements with Israel private

Biden's senior policy adviser touts his relationship with Netanyahu: Biden believes in keeping differences between friends behind doors.

Senate legislation would expand US-Israeli partnerships

Bill submitted by Senator Ted Cruz would enhance partnerships on COVID-19 projects and lessen dependence on China.

US lawmakers urge continued support for Israel at ICC

AIPAC commends US lawmakers who signed letters encouraging continued support for Israel as the ICC probes alleged "war crimes".

Democratic senators back down from threat to Israel

Group of Democratic Senators back down from threat to end bipartisan support for Israel if it applies sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Confirmed: Pompeo to visit Israel next week

State Department confirms Secretary of State will travel to Israel on May 13 and meet Netanyahu and Gantz.

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.