News for David Friedman David Friedman: We left the world a better placeTrump's Amb. speaks with Arutz Sheva about his term. "We aligned ourselves clearly with Israel, sovereignty was delayed not canceled" US Ambassador David Friedman visits Western Wall to mark end of termWatch: U.S.Ambassador to Israel pays a visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem as he ends his term under the Trump administration Ambassador Friedman: Return to Iran deal could damage peace processOutgoing US Ambassador to Israel says Abraham Accords were possible because parties saw US strength. PM: 'There was never a better ambassador than David Friedman'Prime Minister Netanyahu lauds outgoing US Ambassador David Friedman ahead of Biden's inauguration. Netanyahu: There has never been a better ambassador than David FriedmanPrime Minister thanks outgoing US Ambassador to Israel for his work in strengthening US-Israel ties, correcting historic injustices. Ambassador Friedman meets terror victims, bereaved familiesBereaved families ask US Ambassador to convey their thanks to President Trump for cutting funding for PA over its terror payments. Kushner briefs Biden National Security Adviser on Trump Administration Mideast policyOutgoing Ambassador David Friedman tells Israeli MKs Trump Admin. speaking with Biden transition team to ensure continuity of policy. The Knesset bids farewell to Ambassador David Friedman'Our most important accomplishment was recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital,' says Friedman. 'It strengthened US around the world.'David Friedman hints at Trump 2024 presidential run'I'm going to stay an American for at least four years,' says US ambassador, hinting at second Trump run for presidency. Ambassador Friedman: 'American republic was severely tested'US Ambassador to Israel congratulates Biden ahead of inauguration, says US overcame 'unprecedented stress' with orderly transition of power. Rabbi Aryeh Lightstone designated as U.S. Special Envoy for Economic NormalizationPompeo announced that Ambassador Friedman's senior advisor has been designated as U.S. Special Envoy for Economic Normalization.Watch: Ambassador Friedman lights Hanukkah candlesUS Ambassador to Israel joins Israel’s Ambassador to the US, Ron Dermer, for a virtual Hanukkah candle lighting. Netanyahu: The light of peace has never shone brighter than todayPM Netanyahu, Ambassador Friedman attend lighting of Hanukkah candles at Western Wall. 'We bring the light of vaccines and peace.'PM at cabinet meeting: 'Thank you President Trump'PM hosts US Amb. at cabinet meeting, marking 3 years since US recognition of J'lem as capital of Israel.Watch: Happy Thanksgiving from Ambassador David FriedmanUS Ambassador to Israel's message ahead of Thanksgiving. Ambassador Friedman gives first 'Jerusalem, Israel' passportUS Ambassador to Israel gives Menachem Binyamin Zivotofsky his new passport, listing 'Jerusalem, Israel' for the first time in US passport. US lifts ban on funding of research in Judea, Samaria, GolanUS Ambassador David Friedman signs new research agreement with Israel, paving way for US funding of projects in Judea, Samaria, Golan. Scientific cooperation agreement with US to be expanded to Judea and SamariaPM omits David Elhayani and Samaria Council head who publicly criticized him from meeting with him and authority heads tomorrow. Ambassador Friedman: Palestinians must stop relying on victimhood narrativeUS Ambassador to Israel says US, EU, and Arab League are no longer indulging the Palestinian Authority, time has come to move forward. 'Our position is that Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria will never be evacuated'US Ambassador at Israel Hayom conference: More countries in the Arab League will normalize and make peace with Israel.US Ambassador: Iran prays 5 times a day Trump will lose"If we get another four years, countries whose only strategy is to hope we’re gone will have no choice but to engage productively." Amb. Friedman: I prayed for all those afflicted by Covid-19US Ambassador participated in scaled-down priestly blessing. "If there’s one thing that can’t be overdone during these times, it's prayer" US Ambassador joins scaled-down Birkat Kohanim at the KotelJust 20 people to be allowed at Sukkot Birkat Kohanim at Western Wall. 'I will pray for God's mercy,' says Ambassador Friedman.Friedman: A Biden victory would be bad for Israel, Arab alliesUS Ambassador to Israel warns that a Biden victory this November would be bad for the region, would undermine progress on Iran. David Friedman: Sovereignty plan won't be coming in near futureUS never pushed Israel to freeze construction in Judea and Samaria, says Friedman; notes Biden's criticism of Israeli construction in J'lem.'Sovereignty plan has been suspended - not cancelled'US ambassador to Israel says the sovereignty plan has been suspended for at least a year - but isn't cancelled. Benny Gantz, Naftali Bennett, praise Bahrain-Israel agreement'When Arab neighbors understand that the nation of Israel will never leave, regional stability and peace become possible,' Bennett says. 'I don't think the Palestinians should feel betrayed'U.S. Ambassador to Israel: "The entire notion of Israeli sovereignty derives from the map that Israel had agreed to".Ambassador Friedman: The peace agreement was not to be missedUS Ambassador: Sovereignty is not off the table. I'm convinced that one day communities in Judea and Samaria will become part of Israel. US Ambassador David Friedman heads to Washington for marathon talks on sovereigntyUS Ambassador reportedly heads to Washington in bid to reach agreement for Israel's application of sovereignty over parts of Judea, Samaria. Ambassador Friedman: Israel is still defending its right to existUS Amb. to Israel says that people around the world "find common ground in attacking, vilifying and seeking to destroy the Jewish state." Curb the chutzpah of preaching to the IsraelisWhen did Israel ask for a solution? Does Israel stick its nose in America’s business? If any country needs fixing, it's the USA. Opinion. Watch: How US Embassy community celebrates 4th of July 2020"It wasn't exactly what we expected for the 4th of July", Amb. Friedman said, "but we're doing the best we can to celebrate" Netanyahu: We're working on sovereigntyPM meets with US ambassador, special envoy to discuss issue of sovereignty, says government will work on the issue in the coming days, Ambassador Friedman helps make cheesecake for the elderlyUS Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and his family join special online broadcast from Pantry Packers in Jerusalem to commemorate Shavuot. US Amb. Friedman: Jerusalem has been the capital for 3000 yearsUS Ambassador to Israel in video congratulates Israel on anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem. World leaders welcome Israel's new governmentPM Netanyahu and alternate PM Gantz receive greetings over new government from Europe, the US and even India.Suffering from respiratory symptoms, Friedman to be distanced from PompeoUS Ambassador to Israel suffering from 'upper respiratory symptoms', will be distanced from Pompeo despite testing negative for coronavirus. Deal of what century?A pessimist’s view of annexation. Abbas spokesman blasts Friedman over support for sovereigntyPA chairman's spokesman threatens "serious steps" if Israel applies sovereignty over Judea and Samaria. MK Tibi calls US ambassador David Friedman 'racist'Ahmad Tibi says Ambassador David Friedman is pressuring the Israeli government to pursue sovereignty against the government's wishes.Friedman lays out Trump administration's terms for recognizing Israeli sovereigntyAmbassador Friedman lays out Trump admin's conditions for recognizing Israeli sovereignty, but adds 'this is Israel's decision to make.' 'Deal of Century does not eliminate two-state solution'Answering critics, Ambassador says 'sovereignty will strengthen Jewish majority in Israel', but makes clear plan leads to Palestinian state. Ambassador Friedman Memorial Day message: US stands with IsraelUS Ambassador to Israel delivers message to Israeli citizens in Hebrew on Memorial Day. 'May you all be spared further conflict or violence' Watch: Passover greetings from Ambassador FriedmanUS Ambassador to Israel releases video in honor of the Passover holiday. US Ambassador to Israel donates $50 thousand for needy IsraelisDavid Friedman and his wife Tammy donate $50,000 to Leket Israel, Israel's largest food aid organization. Sovereignty in Hebron? 'No problem,' US ambassador saysUS Amb. David Friedman says there's 'no problem' applying sovereignty to Jewish Hevron. Netanyahu: 'Now you have an answer.' US Amb. meets with Judea and Samaria leaders over peace planEfrat Mayor Oded Revivi hosts US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and regional Israeli mayors, who praise plan's potential. Watch: Ambassador Friedman and Huckabee jamUS Ambassador to Israel David Friedman entertained a group of US visitors to Israel. Senior Trump advisor Stephen Miller marries Pence's press secretaryPresident Trump's senior advisor Stephen Miller marries Mike Pence's press secretary at Trump Hotel, with David Friedman adviser officiating US Ambassador David Friedman plants first tree at US Embassy in JerusalemFriedman plants 1st tree at Embassy for Tu BiShvat; 1st tree planted in Israel as part of President Trump’s '1 Trillion Trees Initiative'. David Friedman: We're not threatening Israel, we're just asking for patienceIsrael can apply sovereignty even if no clear winner emerges in election, US Ambassador says, urging Israel to wait until after election.US Amb. to Israel: Any unilateral action endangers the planU.S. Amb. Friedman: Any unilateral action in advance of the completion of the committee process endangers the Plan & American recognition.Friedman: Peace plan preserves Israel's sovereignty over its biblical heartlandUS Ambassador to Israel says Trump's peace plan will both preserve Israel's democracy and give Palestinian Arabs a chance to flourish. US Ambassador: Israel applies law to territoriesUS Ambassador to Israel says Israel would not annex territory but apply its law..'US wants to set up committee with Israel to examine sovereignty'US Ambassador to Israel says administration wants to work with Israel to ensure sovereignty plans do not go beyond map presented. Netanyahu, Pence, and Friedman visit Western WallPM, US Vice President, and US ambassador visit Western Wall, place note between the stones. |
