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News and updates about Israel-US

Amid regional tensions:

US to send strike guided missile submarine to the Middle East

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, orders deployment of a guided missile submarine and the Abraham Lincoln strike group to the Middle East.

US to send strike guided missile submarine to the Middle East

'He was moved'

Biden makes unexpected phone call to Israeli journalist

After Oded Ben-Ami thanked the US President on the air, the President called to thank him for his kind words. 'It proved to me again how much he loves us, how much he supports us.'

Biden makes unexpected phone call to Israeli journalist

After Congress approval:

US to provide Israel with $3.5 billion for military equipment

US set to provide Israel with $3.5 billion to spend on US weapons and military equipment. The money comes from the $14.1 billion supplemental funding bill for Israel that was passed by Congress in April.

US to provide Israel with $3.5 billion for military equipment

Kirby rips Smotrich:

'His views would sacrifice the lives of the hostages'

White House National Security Council spokesperson blasts Finance Minister who said the hostage release and ceasefire deal proposed by the US would be an agreement of surrender to terrorism: He's dead wrong.

'His views would sacrifice the lives of the hostages'

Austin updates Gallant on F-22 deployment

US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Gallant, updates him on US F-22 Raptors that arrived in the Middle East amid tensions with Iran and Hezbollah.

Austin updates Gallant on F-22 deployment

Report:

US warned Iran of 'devastating blow' if it strikes Israel

A US official said that a message was directly conveyed to Iran warning that its government and economy would suffer if it launched a massive attack on Israel.

US warned Iran of 'devastating blow' if it strikes Israel

Report:

Israel informed US it eliminated Haniyeh after the fact

Sources tell Washington Post that Israel informed US officials immediately after Haniyeh's elimination that it was responsible. White House officials responded with surprise and outrage.

Israel informed US it eliminated Haniyeh after the fact

Blinken to both Iran and Israel:

'No one should escalate this conflict'

US Secretary of State calls on both Iran and Israel to avoid escalating conflict in the Middle East: Our commitment to Israel's security is ironclad but further attacks only perpetuate conflict.

'No one should escalate this conflict'

US CENTCOM commander discusses expansion of anti-Iran coalition

Defense Minister Gallant meets US CENTCOM Commander Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla in Tel Aviv as Israel awaits Iranian attack,

US CENTCOM commander discusses expansion of anti-Iran coalition

US Centcom Commander arrives in Israel

The Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), General (* * * *) Michael Erik Kurilla arrived in Israel today (Monday) as the official guest of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi.

US Centcom Commander arrives in Israel

Amid prep for Iranian response:

Gallant and Austin discuss US moves to support Israel

For the second time in three days, US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister Gallant, reiterates "ironclad US support for Israel's security and right to self-defense".

Gallant and Austin discuss US moves to support Israel

Fmr. US Ambassador Friedman:

How to avoid a regional war in the Middle East

Former US Ambassador David Freidman believes that if Trump were in power he would threaten devastating harm to Iran's industries if they were to attack.

How to avoid a regional war in the Middle East

US Dep. security advisor:

'US trying to prevent situation from spiraling'

White House Deputy National Security Adviser Jonathan Finer hinted at the Biden Administration's frustration with the eliminations of top Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists.

'US trying to prevent situation from spiraling'

Amid escalation with Iran:

CENTCOM commander arrives in the Middle East

US official tells Axios that General Michael Kurilla's trip to the region was planned before the recent tensions, but he is expected to use the trip to try to mobilize the same coalition that defended Israel against an attack from Iran in April.

CENTCOM commander arrives in the Middle East

Biden speaks to Netanyahu:

'Committed to Israel’s security against all threats from Iran'

Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Biden speak for about 30 minutes amid tensions with Lebanon and Iran. White House: The two discussed new defensive US military deployments to support Israel's defense.

'Committed to Israel’s security against all threats from Iran'

White House:

'Our commitment to Israel’s security is ironclad'

Commenting on tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, US National Security Council Spokesperson says Israel "has a right to defend itself against the severe threats it faces".

'Our commitment to Israel’s security is ironclad'

Vice President Harris:

‘Israel has a right to defend itself against Hezbollah'

US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to reporters after Israel eliminated senior Hezbollah commander: Israel has a right to defend itself against a terrorist organization like Hezbollah, but we still must work on a diplomatic solution.

‘Israel has a right to defend itself against Hezbollah'

US officials estimate:

'Israeli retaliation will be significant, but won't cause war'

The US administration is working to prevent an all-out war as a result of Israel's retaliation to Hezbollah's attack which left 12 children dead.

'Israeli retaliation will be significant, but won't cause war'

Netanyahu meets Trump

Trump: My relationship with Netanyahu was never bad

Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, meet Republican presidential nominee at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Trump: Harris' remarks on Israel were disrespectful, I don’t know how a person who’s Jewish can vote for her.

Trump: My relationship with Netanyahu was never bad

VP Harris:

'There’s a deal on the table, time for this war to end'

US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press after meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: I will always ensure that Israel is able to defend itself. It is time for this war to end in a way where Israel is secure, all the hostages are released, and the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza ends.

'There’s a deal on the table, time for this war to end'

Evangelical leaders:

'Americans didn't forget October 7, Biden-Harris White House did'

As they arrived at a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, leaders of US Evangelical community spoke to Arutz Sheva about American support for Israel.

'Americans didn't forget October 7, Biden-Harris White House did'

American Jewish leaders:

'American people overwhelmingly support the Jewish state'

As they arrived at a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, leaders of US Jewish organizations spoke with Arutz Sheva about the American Jewish community's support for Israel.

'American people overwhelmingly support the Jewish state'

'Worst leader in Jewish history'

Rep. Nadler slams Netanyahu but will still attend his speech

Rep. Jerry Nadler launches scathing attack on Prime Minister Netanyahu, but unlike other Democrats will not boycott his Congress speech "out of respect".

Rep. Nadler slams Netanyahu but will still attend his speech

A day before PM's speech:

Protesters demonstrate against Israel at Capitol Hill

In protest organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, hundreds demand that the US stop arming Israel. Police clear the area.

Protesters demonstrate against Israel at Capitol Hill

Bereaved father to US official:

'Stop pressuring Netanyahu, join the fight against Hamas'

Itzik Bonzel, whose son Amit fell in battle in Gaza, joined families of hostages and other bereaved families in a meeting with US Deputy Special Presidential Envoy For Hostage Affairs Dustin Stewart and called on the US not to withhold munitions from Israel.

'Stop pressuring Netanyahu, join the fight against Hamas'

'Outrageous and inexcusable'

Speaker Johnson slams VP's decision to boycott Netanyahu's speech

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said that it was 'unconscionable' for Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic Senators to not attend Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech and to 'make political calculations when our ally is in such dire straits.'

Speaker Johnson slams VP's decision to boycott Netanyahu's speech

Biden to meet Netanyahu on Thursday

US official says Biden is expected to meet with Netanyahu on Thursday at the White House.

Biden to meet Netanyahu on Thursday

VP Harris to meet Netanyahu at the White House

Aide to US Vice President says she will meet Prime Minister Netanyahu this week at the White House, but will not be present during his Congress speech.

VP Harris to meet Netanyahu at the White House

During Netanyahu's speech:

Anti-Israel protesters to demonstrate at US Capitol

Police expect a "large number of demonstrators" at the US Capitol to coincide with Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech to Congress.

Anti-Israel protesters to demonstrate at US Capitol

After withdrawal from race:

Israeli politicians thank Biden for his support for Israel

Israeli politicians from across the spectrum thanked Biden for his support for Israel, after he announced that he would withdraw from the presidential race.

Israeli politicians thank Biden for his support for Israel

US source:

Netanyahu-Biden meeting to go ahead as scheduled

Source tells AP that Prime Minister Netanyahu will meet President Biden at the White House this week as planned, despite Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race.

Netanyahu-Biden meeting to go ahead as scheduled

'Attack on Israel's sovereignty'

Smotrich responds to reports of US sanctions against him

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich warned that US sanctions against him and fellow Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir would have severe consequences for Israel-US relations.

Smotrich responds to reports of US sanctions against him

Austin and Gallant speak following UAV attack on Tel Aviv

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reaffirms the United States' ironclad commitment to Israel's security in conversation with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Austin and Gallant speak following UAV attack on Tel Aviv

US National Security Adviser:

'We expect Netanyahu's speech not to look like 2015'

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says the Biden administration expects Netanyahu's Congress speech to focus on how the US and Israel are working together.

'We expect Netanyahu's speech not to look like 2015'

White House:

Netanyahu-Biden meeting dependent on his recovery from COVID

White House spokesperson John Kirby says Biden is still expected to meet Netanyahu when he visits Washington next week but it will depend on his recovery from COVID-19.

Netanyahu-Biden meeting dependent on his recovery from COVID

Pompeo:

'Biden sold out our citizens and our security'

Former Secretary of State speaks at Republican National Convention, rips Biden over Israel and Iran: Money was given to the Ayatollah so he could cut more checks to genocidal maniacs who conducted attacks in Israel.

'Biden sold out our citizens and our security'

Human Rights Expert:

HRW report on Hamas crimes a 'despicable anti-Jewish report'

Professor Anne Bayefsky, the Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights, tells Arutz Sheva the newly released Human Rights Watch report on Hamas war crimes refuses to acknowledge Hamas's systemic use of rape.

HRW report on Hamas crimes a 'despicable anti-Jewish report'

Biden: I'm a Zionist

US President in interview with Speedy Morman of Complex: If there weren’t an Israel, every Jew in the world would be at risk. There is a need for it to be strong.

Biden: I'm a Zionist

Netanyahu and Biden to meet two days before Congress speech

Israeli official says Netanyahu is scheduled to meet Biden at the White House on July 22.

Netanyahu and Biden to meet two days before Congress speech

White House confirms to PMO:

Biden will meet Netanyahu during his Washington visit

TV report: The Prime Minister's Office has received confirmation from the White House that Netanyahu and Biden will meet in about two weeks when Netanyahu is scheduled to visit Washington for his address to Congress.

Biden will meet Netanyahu during his Washington visit

Minister of Defense meets White House Coordinator for Middle East

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant hosts White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, Brett McGurk, for a second discussion on the hostage issue and defense cooperation between Israel and the U.S.

Minister of Defense meets White House Coordinator for Middle East

New GOP platform backs Israel, supports US version of Iron Dome

Republican National Committee publishes its updated platform aligning itself with the policies of Trump.

New GOP platform backs Israel, supports US version of Iron Dome

White House:

Biden is likely to see Netanyahu this month

White House says President Biden will likely see Prime Minister Netanyahu when he is in Washington for his address to Congress this month.

Biden is likely to see Netanyahu this month

Graham to protesters:

'I am with Israel wholly and completely'

Senator Lindsey Graham responds to pro-Palestinian Arab protesters who gathered outside his home: I will always support giving Israel the weapons and the space they need to destroy Hamas so there is never another October 7.

'I am with Israel wholly and completely'

Netanyahu to Biden:

'I will end the war only after its goals have been achieved'

Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulated the President and the American people on the occasion of US Independence Day. Biden replied: 'Without Israel, there would be no security for Jews in the world.'

'I will end the war only after its goals have been achieved'

Herzog at July 4th event:

'Clarity and vision is the US's blessing to the world'

President Isaac Herzog addressed the annual US Independence Day Reception at the Ambassador's house and thanked the US for its support and assistance.

'Clarity and vision is the US's blessing to the world'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets US Rep. Josh Gottheimer

Netanyahu thanked Rep. Gottheimer for his consistent support of Israel, as well as for the American support for Israel since the start of the war.

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets US Rep. Josh Gottheimer

Report:

Biden and Netanyahu to meet in Washington

Source tells CNN that President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu are expected to meet in Washington when Netanyahu visits for his address to Congress later this month.

Biden and Netanyahu to meet in Washington

Blinken:

'We have yet to see Israel’s plans for post-war Gaza'

US Secretary of State says Washington told the Israelis to develop their own plans for Gazan reconstruction but "we’ve not seen enough of that".

'We have yet to see Israel’s plans for post-war Gaza'

US officials:

'US has sent Israel thousands of bombs since October 7'

US officials tell Reuters the Biden administration has sent to Israel large numbers of munitions, including more than 10,000 2,000-pound bombs, since the start of the Gaza war.

'US has sent Israel thousands of bombs since October 7'

Report:

Biden to release some of the bombs withheld from Israel

Sources tell Axios the Biden administration is expected to soon release 500-pound bombs that were part of a weapons shipment to Israel put on hold in April.

Biden to release some of the bombs withheld from Israel

'A victory for moderate politics':

Lapid congratulates candidate who ousted Jamaal Bowman

Opposition leader congratulates George Latimer, who won the Democratic primary in New York and defeated Israel critic Jamaal Bowman.

Lapid congratulates candidate who ousted Jamaal Bowman

House Speaker to Biden:

'Your actions against Israel are making hostage release harder'

House Speaker Mike Johnson writes letter to President Joe Biden, says his undermining of Israel is making it more difficult to bring about the release of the remaining American hostages being held by Hamas.

'Your actions against Israel are making hostage release harder'

Gallant after visit to US:

'Significant progress made to bring munitions'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant said that during his meeting with the US National Security Advisor 'the obstacles were removed, to advance the issues at hand, including the issue of the equipment and munitions.'

'Significant progress made to bring munitions'

Gallant in dig to Netanyahu:

'The US is our family - in every family disagreements may arise'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant thanked the US for its support and addressed the tensions between the governments: 'We discuss our disagreements in-house, and remain united."

'The US is our family - in every family disagreements may arise'

Netanyahu:

'Israel has had no better friend than Senator John Fetterman'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US Senator John Fetterman and told him that his standing up to pro-Palestinian demonstrators while waving an Israeli flag, was both courageous and heart-warming.

'Israel has had no better friend than Senator John Fetterman'

After abrupt cancellation:

Israel and US agree to reconvene joint meeting on Iran

Israel and the US have agreed to reconvene a joint meeting on Iran that was cancelled by the White House last week following Netanyahu’s video which raised the Biden administration's ire.

Israel and US agree to reconvene joint meeting on Iran

Blinken to Gallant:

Important to avoid further escalation of the conflict

During meeting with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in Washington, US Secretary of State calls for diplomatic resolution that allows both Israeli and Lebanese families to return to their homes.

Important to avoid further escalation of the conflict

During Washington visit:

Gallant meets Senator Lindsey Graham

Sen. Graham after meeting Defense Minister: I will work with my colleagues in the House and Senate to make sure there is congressional oversight of weapons delivery to Israel.

Gallant meets Senator Lindsey Graham

US officials confirm:

Arms shipments from the US decreased by 50%

In the first months of the war, about 240 arms shipments were transferred from the US, recently the number dropped to 120.

Arms shipments from the US decreased by 50%