Israel-US

Rubio reintroduces pro-Israel legislation

Florida Republican Senator reintroduces pro-Israel legislation that did not get passed in the last Congress.

US reiterates support for Israel's right to defend itself

State Department spokesman says US "fully supports" Israel’s right to defend itself against Iran's actions in the region.

Bolton to visit Israel, discuss Syria

US national security adviser to visit Turkey and Israel in January to coordinate on Syria.

State Department confirms Pompeo-Netanyahu meeting

US Secretary of State will meet next week with PM Netanyahu in Brazil, where both will attend inauguration of Jair Bolsonaro.

Trump: We give Israel $4.5 billion every year, they'll be good

US President says Israel knows how to defend itself very well and so it will be fine even after the US withdrawal from Syria.

Mattis cancels trip to Israel

US Defense Secretary cancels visit to Israel in the wake of his resignation.

'Our goal is to make Israel a non-political issue'

IAC CEO Shohan Nicolet sums up the 2018 National Conference.

'No country does more to protect US from terrorism than Israel'

Senior Democratic lawmakers speak at IAC Conference in Miami. Pelosi: The security of Israel is essential to the solution.

Friedman: We're very cognizant of Israel's security needs

US Ambassador to Israel: Possible alliances between Israel and Arab states give the Israeli public some confidence.

Trump: Israel is one reason we're staying in the Middle East

President Trump hints Israel is one of the reasons that he is keeping US military forces in the Middle East.

Watch: Happy Thanksgiving from PM Netanyahu

Prime Minister Netanyahu wishes Americans a Happy Thanksgiving. "We count our blessing of having this extraordinary friendship with the US."

US Jewish leaders:

'Time to stop inane anti-Israel bias at the UN'

Conference of Presidents, Young Israel applaud US for voting against UN resolution condemning Israel's presence in the Golan.

'The only consideration is Israel's national interest'

Prime Minister's Office responds to comments by Israeli official that Trump peace plan may be delayed due to early elections in Israel.

Pro-Israel candidate wins Florida Senate seat

Rick Scott defeats Democratic Senator Bill Nelson in Florida Senate race that triggered two recounts.

As promised, US votes against UN resolution on Golan

Non-binding resolution condemning Israeli "occupation" of the Golan Heights approved by a majority of 151 to 2, with four abstentions.

US to vote 'no' on anti-Israel UN resolution

Ambassador Haley says US will vote “no” on annual UN resolution condemning Israeli “occupation” of the Golan Heights.

Senator Cruz: I stand unequivocally with Israel

Texas Senator reiterates support for Israel as Gaza terrorists fire rocket barrage at southern Israel.

US stands by Israel

State Department spokeswoman condemns Gaza rocket attacks against Israel, says US stands with Israel as it defends itself.

State Department: We stand with Israel

State Department condemns Hamas rocket attacks on Israel, reaffirms Israel’s right to defend itself.

Florida Governor-elect vows to fight BDS

Ron DeSantis, a longtime Israel supporter, says Trump should recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

'As long as Trump is in the White House, we're all set'

Former Israeli ambassador to Washington Danny Ayalon believes midterm elections set Trump up nicely for 2020 elections.

‘Haley was a locomotive’

Watch: Duvi Honig, CEO of the Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce, interviewed on Turkish television.

Pompeo: US-Israel relations stronger than ever

Secretary of State says Israel is "is everything we want the entire Middle East to look like".

US: Israel has right to determine who enters

State Department official says US in touch with student who was refused entry to Israel due to her support for BDS.

Pence: We're proud to stand with Israel

US Vice President reiterates Washington’s support for Israel following meeting between Trump and Netanyahu.

House supports $38 billion aid package for Israel

House of Representatives approves defense aid package for Israel negotiated in the final days of the Obama administration.

Expert:

'Just as Trump pressures them, he can also pressure us'

Prof. Shmuel Sandler warns Trump could pressure Israel just as he pressures the PA.

Trump: Israel will have to pay a 'high price' in peace talks

Trump says Israel will have to pay a "high price" in its peace talks with the PA in return for the U.S. embassy relocating to Jerusalem.

Iranians indicted in U.S. for spying on Jewish facility

Two Iranian men indicted for allegedly spying for Tehran in the United States.

Young Israel thanks U.S. for support for Israel

National Council of Young Israel welcomes new defense authorization act including aid to Israel.

Trump signs defense bill including aid to Israel

Trump signs into law defense spending bill which codifies memorandum of understanding with Israel.

Senate solidifies aid package for Israel

Senate approves measure that codifies $38 billion defense aid package for Israel into law.

ANALYSIS:

Trump's threat to Iran indication of joint Israeli-US strategy

Trump, like Netanyahu, stands up to Iran at every juncture.

Israel, U.S. increase the pressure on Iran

Report: Israel and the United States formed a joint working group focusing on internal efforts to encourage protests within Iran.

U.S. appears to back Israel on removal of BDS activists

State Department spokeswoman says U.S. does not support BDS, says countries have the right to prevent entry to activists.

Israel responds: Thank you President Trump

Israel thanks U.S. for withdrawing from UN Human Rights Council. "An unequivocal statement that enough is enough."

Friedman in Washington for talks on Trump peace plan

U.S. ambassador to Israel is in Washington for discussions at the White House and State Department about the administration's peace plan.

'We are very fortunate to have Trump'

Philanthropist Henry Schwartz spoke to Arutz Sheva at the Yeshivat Hesder Sderot Gala Dinner.

Obama aide says Netanyahu backed him on Syria

Former Obama aide Ben Rhodes claims in new book that Netanyahu supported Obama's decision not to attack Syria in 2013.

Celebrate Israel: A day of support and unity

Relations between Israel and the United States are at an all-time peak, says Minister Ofir Akunis.

Abbas refused to meet Democratic delegation

PA chairman refused to meet with a delegation of Democratic lawmakers due to his anger over Trump's Jerusalem recognition.

Scaramucci to Arutz Sheva: I believe in a one-state solution

Former White House Communications director: You can't have a two-state solution when one of those states supports terror.

'Support for Trump continues to grow'

Caroline Glick believes the relocation of the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem has created a new reality.

'Trump kept his promise'

Veteran diplomat Yoram Ettinger: By moving embassy, U.S. said it won't be intimidated by threats.

Pence: By recognizing Jerusalem, we chose fact over fiction

Vice President welcomes embassy relocation, vows the U.S. will never allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon.

American official:

'Israel will not pay a price for embassy relocation'

Senior U.S. official: Trump moving the American Embassy to Jerusalem serves U.S. interests and is not part of a “give-and-take” with Israel.

Trump's envoy: Hamas using protests to attack Israel

Jason Greenblatt blasts Hamas, says Iran is to blame for instability in the region.

Watch: Happy Independence Day from the White House

White House releases video in honor of Israel’s 70th Independence Day.

Netanyahu thanks Trump: We have no better friend than America

PM Netanyahu thanks U.S. President for his greeting in honor of Israel’s 70th Independence Day.

Trump's peace plan nearly complete

Trump administration has nearly completed Israel-PA peace plan. It will not include commitment to two-state solution.

Pelosi to lead Democratic delegation to Israel

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, along with ten House Democrats, to visit Israel and Jordan.

'Israel is a democracy in a sea of dictatorships'

Chele Farley, Republican candidate for the Senate in New York, stresses her support for Israel and Jerusalem at NCYI gala.

'Fix the Iran deal or cancel it'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Senate and House leaders following his AIPAC speech.

Pence: America stands with Israel, always

Vice President Pence speaks at AIPAC conference, reiterates America’s commitment to Israel.

Netanyahu: I will discuss Iran's aggression with Trump

Netanyahu leaves for Washington, where he will address the AIPAC conference and meet with President Donald Trump.

House bill would codify U.S.-Israel MOU into law

Bipartisan bill would codify into law a 2016 memorandum of understanding guaranteeing Israel $38 billion in defense assistance.

Report: Countries discussed how to manipulate Kushner

Israel reportedly among four countries which privately discussed ways they can manipulate Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser.

Senators call for an increase in military aid to Israel

Senators who just returned from trip to Israel call for increase in $38 billion the U.S. provides in military aid.

Jewish leader:

'The world has been turned upside down'

Martin Oliner welcomes Trump administration’s decision to move the embassy to Jerusalem, praises his administration.

Watch: Republican congressmen summarize Israel visit

Congressmen Scott Tipton and David B. McKinley discuss visiting Judea and Samaria, their meeting with Netanyahu and U.S.-Israel relations.