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Fmr. Ambassador Oren:

'The protesters feel they have support of the Biden admin.'

Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Michael Oren criticized the planned protests against PM Netanyahu in the US.

'The protesters feel they have support of the Biden admin.'

McCarthy announces impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden

House Speaker pushes forward with impeachment inquiry on President Biden's involvement in son Hunter's foreign business dealings.

McCarthy announces impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden

Still no White House invite:

Netanyahu to finally meet Biden next week

Leaders to meet on sidelines of UN General Assembly after Netanyahu was not invited to the White House since taking office.

Netanyahu to finally meet Biden next week

Open letter to President Biden

The writers of the letters you received asking you not to meet with Netanyahu represent a very small minority of the Israeli public. Op-ed.

Open letter to President Biden

The return of the Laptop

The double standard applied to Biden and Trump by officialdom and the media is matched by their silence at Aharon Barak's power heist Op-ed.

The return of the Laptop

Lapid criticizes govt. during US visit

Opposition leader says following meetings with US officials; 'strong democracies don't jeopardize security to solve political problems.'

Lapid criticizes govt. during US visit

Biden to nominate Jack Lew as US Ambassador to Israel

Lew, an Orthodox Jew, served as Chief of Staff and Treasury Secretary during the Obama Administration.

Biden to nominate Jack Lew as US Ambassador to Israel

Biden’s terror funding killed an Israeli preschool teacher

The State Dept applied for an OFAC license to exempt it from Global Terrorist Sanctions Regulations in order to provide foreign aid. Op-ed.

Biden’s terror funding killed an Israeli preschool teacher

Defense Minister to meet US officials against Netanyahu's wishes

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant will meet with a series of American officials against the wishes of Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Defense Minister to meet US officials against Netanyahu's wishes

Report:

Biden Admin. furious over publication of Libya meeting

US officials say publication of meeting between Israeli, Libyan foreign ministers makes normalization agreement more difficult.

Biden Admin. furious over publication of Libya meeting

Biden turned away from the Iran uprising

Biden demonstrated a worrying naïveté about Iran policy. Perhaps it is time for Democrats to take some lessons from the past on Iran. Op-ed.

Biden turned away from the Iran uprising

Biden’s “even-handedness” toward Israel is wrong

Pro-American democracies and anti-American dictatorships are not the same. The Biden administration shouldn’t act as if they are.Op-ed.

Biden’s “even-handedness” toward Israel is wrong

'Moral travesty':

Biden pays $16 billion ransom to Iran, fails to free 3 Americans

The US administration has struck another deal with the Islamic Republic which will bolster Iran's economy and international standing.

Biden pays $16 billion ransom to Iran, fails to free 3 Americans

US foreign policy: From political to personal considerations

Some observations on the US involvement in Saudi Arabia, Iran, Israel and Ukraine. Op-ed.

US foreign policy: From political to personal considerations

Report:

Biden admin feared PA aid would help Hamas but passed it anyway

Sen. Ted Cruz: 'State Dep. knew that it risked violating the most basic American laws prohibiting assistance that benefits terrorists.'

Biden admin feared PA aid would help Hamas but passed it anyway

Biden's bad Iran deal and dire Israeli concerns

This deal, negotiated in secret, is more about Iranian blackmail than about stopping Iran's malevolent military and nuclear progress. Op-ed.

Biden's bad Iran deal and dire Israeli concerns

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Netanyahu to be invited to White House next month

US officials say President Biden will not meet with Israeli PM at sidelines of UN General Assembly to avoid damaging US-Israel ties.

Netanyahu to be invited to White House next month

What deal are the Americans and Saudis negotiating?

If Washington wants to be the superpower in the region, it needs to provide its allies, Israel and Saudi Arabia, with guarantees. Op-ed.

What deal are the Americans and Saudis negotiating?

A president who undermines Israel and Jews who support him

The term “useful idiots” describes those who should know better than to support causes that threaten them but do so anyway. Op-ed.

A president who undermines Israel and Jews who support him

PA calls Biden Administration 'weak'

Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Riad al-Malki says PA disappointed Biden has not changed US policy against Israel more.

PA calls Biden Administration 'weak'

Report:

Mossad chief secretly met with US officials in Washington

US officials confirmed that David Barnea met with Jake Sullivan and other officials to discuss normalization and other regional issues.

Mossad chief secretly met with US officials in Washington

Report:

US seeking unity govt. to push for Saudi normalization

NYT reports that Biden Administration checking whether Israel's opposition parties would work with govt. to achieve normalization deal.

US seeking unity govt. to push for Saudi normalization

Thomas Friedman:

Biden approves push for Israel-Saudi accord

NYT columnist reports Biden admin seriously examining Saudi demands in exchange for a normalization deal with Israel.

Biden approves push for Israel-Saudi accord

Ambassador Herzog:

'I didn't hear call from Biden admin. to stop the legislation'

Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, says he believes President Biden must invite PM Netanyahu to the White House.

'I didn't hear call from Biden admin. to stop the legislation'

John Kirby:

'Thomas Friedman accurately conveyed where Biden's head is'

US National Security Council spokesman gives interview to Israeli TV on state of US-Israel relations following meeting with Pres. Herzog.

'Thomas Friedman accurately conveyed where Biden's head is'

Israel and the new America

It’s time to wean Israel off U.S. military aid. Op-ed.

Israel and the new America

White House confirms Thomas Friedman quote from Biden

NYT columnist wrote that Biden is 'deeply worried' about Israel, told Netanyahu 'please stop now.'

White House confirms Thomas Friedman quote from Biden

Leaders in glass houses

Israel and America no longer share many of the same “values” that leftwing Thomas Friedman thinks and wishes they did. Op-ed.

Leaders in glass houses

DeSantis: Biden should 'butt out' of Israeli poltics

Florida governor slams US administration's treatment of Jewish State, accuses progressive left of 'scapegoating' Israel.

DeSantis: Biden should 'butt out' of Israeli poltics

Mark Levin:

'Biden sides with Iran against Israel'

A stark warning from Mark Levin about the dangers Israel faces from the current US administration.

'Biden sides with Iran against Israel'

Herzog’s duty is to stand with Israel’s elected government

If on his Washington visit, Herzog publicly distances himself from Netanyahu, it will be a bebetrayal of his office. Op-ed.

Herzog’s duty is to stand with Israel’s elected government

Biden-vitation Blues

Israel's government is "extreme?" We should all merit being called extreme by Biden, a clear indication that we are on the right path.Op-ed.

Biden-vitation Blues

White House:

No talk of 'reevaluating' US-Israel relationship

US official denies Thomas Friedman's report Biden Admin. on verge of downgrading US-Israel relationship.

No talk of 'reevaluating' US-Israel relationship

Top diplomatic source:

'No knowledge of American decision to 'reassess' relationship'

The source emphasized that even if such a move would be done, it would not be unprecedented.

'No knowledge of American decision to 'reassess' relationship'

Thomas Friedman:

US to reassess relationship with Israel

According to the NYT columnist Pres. Biden will tell Pres. Herzog that a reassessment of the relationship is inevitable.

US to reassess relationship with Israel

Xi joins Biden as a Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine-denier

Benjamin Netanyahu made his position clear on the Arab Peace Initiative and Vision 2030 in Al Arabiya News on 15 December 2022.:Op-ed.

Xi joins Biden as a Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine-denier

DeSantis:

'Biden meets with dictators but snubs Israeli Prime Minister'

Florida Governor criticizes Biden administration after Ambassador Nides said US is trying to keep Israel "from going of the rails".

'Biden meets with dictators but snubs Israeli Prime Minister'

US to move ahead with transfer of F-16s to Turkey

The announcement comes after Turkey agreed to drop its opposition to Sweden’s bid to join NATO.

US to move ahead with transfer of F-16s to Turkey

Netanyahu’s still in charge. Can Biden say the same?

The president’s latest shot at the Israeli government as “extreme” is hypocritical and inaccurate. Op-ed.

Netanyahu’s still in charge. Can Biden say the same?

Biden attacks Netanyahu's government in new CNN interview

The US president stated: 'they are a part of the problem, particularly those in the cabinet who say, ‘We can settle anywhere we want.'

Biden attacks Netanyahu's government in new CNN interview

Not so Supreme

The rightist coalition in Israel is attempting to achieve what Biden is against—a court assembled and serving the will of the people.Op-ed.

Not so Supreme

Is Biden sabotaging the plan to combat Florida antisemitism?

The administration’s ostensible efforts to combat antisemitism have become infected by CAIR's unsavory and self-defeating politics. Op-ed.

Is Biden sabotaging the plan to combat Florida antisemitism?

Netanyahu to WSJ:

'Israel-US relationship stronger than ever'

Despite not being invited to WH, Prime Minister Netanyahu says he and Biden have a 'close friendship.'

'Israel-US relationship stronger than ever'

How many Israelis died in 1 month of Biden vs. 1 year of Trump?

Each year Trump was in office, fewer people in Israel were killed by terrorists while every year of Biden the number has increased.Op-ed.

How many Israelis died in 1 month of Biden vs. 1 year of Trump?

Biden admin July 4th snub of Rel. Zionist Ministers condemned

Large rabbinic public policy forum strongly condemns Biden admin for not inviting Min. Smotrich and Ben Gvir to July 4th fete at US Embassy.

Biden admin July 4th snub of Rel. Zionist Ministers condemned

Despite its incitement:

US increases its financial support for UNRWA

State Department confirms the federal budgetary support for UNRWA will reach a record $223 million in 2023.

US increases its financial support for UNRWA

Smotrich to Netanyahu:

Formally object to US returning to UNESCO

The Prime Minister has yet to state an opinion on the Biden admin. decision to restore membership in the anti-Israel organization.

Formally object to US returning to UNESCO

Ministers Smotrich, Ben-Gvir not invited to US embassy event

Decision in line with Biden administration policy to snub Religious Zionst and Otzma Yehudit right-wing parties, ignoring 500,000 voters.

Ministers Smotrich, Ben-Gvir not invited to US embassy event

Senator Ted Cruz:

'Joe Biden is pathologically obsessed with undermining Israel'

The Republican Senator criticized the Biden Admin's decision to stop funding and participating in research in Judea and Samaria.

'Joe Biden is pathologically obsessed with undermining Israel'

US announces resumption of research boycott of Judea and Samaria

Ariel U. grant request refused less than 3 years after Trump Admin. ended practice of refusing to cooperate with research over green line.

US announces resumption of research boycott of Judea and Samaria

Op-ed:

Biden’s Iran Deal Is desperate, dangerous and purely political

The Biden Administration is pursuing some sort of “understanding” with the Ayatollahs to get us to the brink of a nuclear breakout. Op-ed.

Biden’s Iran Deal Is desperate, dangerous and purely political

Op-ed:

Israel’s American ‘frenemy’

If Netanyahu won’t alert Americans to their government’s abandonment of Israel, U.S. politicians must step up to the plate. Op-ed.

Israel’s American ‘frenemy’

Op-Ed:

Is a shadowy American political agenda enabling a dark foe?

President Biden may not be cleverly skirting diplomatic minefields, as he sidesteps Iranian threats against the USA and Israel. Op-ed.

Is a shadowy American political agenda enabling a dark foe?

Biden adviser visits Saudi Arabia, discusses Israel

Sources: US President's adviser arrived in Saudi Arabia for talks on the administration's efforts to reach normalization with Israel.

Biden adviser visits Saudi Arabia, discusses Israel

The Iranian people's one and only request of Presdient Biden

An open letter to the President of the United States. Op-ed.

The Iranian people's one and only request of Presdient Biden

US rabbis to Lipstadt: Drop CAIR from US antisemitism strategy

Coalition for Jewish Values says Biden Admin, making 'serious error' in naming group accused of antisemitism as ally in fight against hate.

US rabbis to Lipstadt: Drop CAIR from US antisemitism strategy

Biden Admin official:

'Diaspora Min Chikli doesn't understand American Jews'

US govt. criticizes Israeli Diaspora Minister over spats with liberal Jews groups and media.

'Diaspora Min Chikli doesn't understand American Jews'

Trump gets indicted, Biden gets to snooze

Notice how scandals against Biden, possibly the most corrupt president ever, simply dissolve. Op-ed.

Trump gets indicted, Biden gets to snooze

Report:

Israel to approve thousands of new "settlement" homes this month

Israel reportedly informs Biden Admin. of intention to announce 4,000 new housing units in Judea and Samaria.

Israel to approve thousands of new "settlement" homes this month

Who may be playing fast, loose and deceitfully with the Jews?

With the resultant surge of anti-Semitism, it's fair to ask what concrete actions the Biden administration really intends to utilize. Op-ed.

Who may be playing fast, loose and deceitfully with the Jews?