David Friedman

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US ambassadors wow the crowd at United Hatzalah Sukkot concert

At the United Hatzalah concert, Ambassador Huckabee, Ambassador Friedman, and Elon Gold wow the crowd with “Sweet Home Yerushalayim,” a twist on a classic tune.

Amb.(ret.) David Friedman

Debunking the genocide myth

It doesn't take a scholar to understand that Israel isn't trying to eliminate the Palestinian Arabs. Opinion.

Former US Amb. to Israel:

'We all have a stake in this Jew-hating battle'

Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman says 'Jew-hatred is a sociopathic obsession that manifests in all kinds of horrific acts. hatred often expands to others. We all have a stake in this battle.'

David Friedman:

'NY Times pushed false Gaza story, ignores emaciated hostages'

Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman accuses the New York Times of publishing false claims against Israel while ignoring real evidence of Israeli hostages' suffering in Gaza.

Friedman to Arutz Sheva:

Trump, Netanyahu bet legacy on Iran strike, and it paid off

Former US Ambassador David Friedman tells Arutz Sheva that Israel must take the lead on sovereignty, praises Trump’s bold stance on Iran, Gaza, and the Abraham Accords.

Friedman fires back

AOC calls for impeachment of Trump over Iran strikes

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) fiercely criticizes President Trump's order to bomb Iran, labeling it a "grounds for impeachment." Former Ambassador David Friedman fires back: The president just saved millions of lives and acted fully in accordance with law.

Fmr. Amb. Friedman:

Should millions of Americans expect sanctions too?

According to Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, millions of Americans, including many in the Trump admin, oppose a Palestinian state, and therefore should be subject to sanctions by the UK and other countries.

Trump floats David Friedman as UN ambassador

Trump says former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman is among some 30 names he is considering for the UN envoy post after withdrawing Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination.

Fmr. Amb. Friedman:

Adam Boehler means well, but he should listen to his boss

Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman says that the deal that hostage envoy Adam Boehler presented to the media deviates from President Trump's binary option.

New Gaza will be a monument to the defeat of radical Islamism

A few thoughts on President Trump’s Gaza plan. Opinion.

'Approach with humility'

Amb. David Friedman pushes back at critics of hostage deal

Former US Ambassador to Israel says he will not "second guess" decision of the Israeli Premier to sign proposed ceasefire with Hamas, calls on critics to approach issue with "humility."

Former Ambassador Friedman:

'The consequences of this war are solely on Hamas'

Former US Ambassador to Israel underlines the responsibility of Hamas for the consequences of the war to the people of Gaza: Hamas could have ended this war at any time within the past 450 days by freeing the hostages and surrendering.

Ambassadors on stage:

Watch: Mike Huckabee and David Friedman perform together

During one of Arkansas Governor and ambassador-to-be Mike Huckabee's many visits to Israel, he went on stage with then-Ambassador David Friedman, performing 'Sweet Home Alabama' together.

David Friedman:

'I watched in horror as Biden, Harris messed up US and the world'

Former US Ambassador to Israel calls on US voters to 'return Donald Trump to the presidency' as Americans vote for their next president today.

5 days to US elections:

Ambassador Friedman attacks Kamala Harris

Head of the Samaria Council, Yossi Dagan, hosted former ambassador David Friedman, who chose to launch his new book in Hebrew 'One Jewish State' specifically in Samaria.

Binyamin Governor:

'David Friedman did the most for Jewish communities in Yesha'

Binyamin Regional Council Governor and Yesha Council Chair Israel Ganz met on Sunday with former US Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, who gave Ganz a copy of “One Jewish State,” Friedman’s new book outlining his solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict.

Amb. David Friedman:

'Israel needs a strong America, Harris poses a danger to Israel'

Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman weighs in on how the US elections could influence Israel and discusses his new book on a proposed solution for the Middle East's most intractable problems.

Amb. David Friedman:

'If you can't control Hezbollah, shut up and get out of the way'

Former US Amb. to Israel pushes back at global critics of Israel following the explosion of thousands of Hezbollah communication devices this week.

Ambassador Friedman launches a political plan for sovereignty

The former US ambassador to Israel presents an orderly political plan for the future of Israel and the future of the Middle East, and at the heart of it is the application of Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria

David Friedman:

Harris support for Palestinian state will only bring terror

Former US Amb. to Israel slams Vice President for calling for Palestinian state during presidential debate with Trump. ' She should empower Israel to reach a just and workable solution on its own and not interfere in matters where she is neither competent nor well-informed.'

David Friedman:

'You've got to pick a side between good and evil'

Former US Ambassador to Israel notes the absurdity of Biden administration pressuring Netanyahu to reach a deal with Hamas leaders they indicted: Why would anybody think that someone who brutally murdered 1,200 people and kidnaped another 250 would want a deal?

You self-righteous protesters - you do not speak on our behalf!

You trample on the memory of all those that have fallen as you conspire with your fellow protesters to subvert the government. You choose to turn the hostages into your own pawns, playing with their plight. Opinion.

Mazal Tov:

Fmr. Ambassador Friedman celebrates grandson's brit

Ambassador Friedman: 'Praying that this simcha is expanded to all the Nation of Israel and brings a return of the hostages, a return to health of all the wounded, a victory for Israel against its enemies, and a restoration of peace to the Land of 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.

Amb. David Friedman:

'No other civilized nation goes through this, only Israel'

Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman says he sees the determination of Israelis as the country faces the possibility of a large-scale Iranian and Hezbollah attack.

Amb. David Friedman:

'I worry about Israel if, God forbid, Harris becomes president'

Former US Amb. to Israel says Netanyahu's address to Congress is the Prime Minister's chance to tell the world Israel's side of the story of the war with Hamas.

Fmr. US Ambassador Friedman:

'Palestinian state? The only solution is Israeli sovereignty'

Former US Ambassador to Israel David M. Friedman spoke at the Knesset and outlined how Israel should assert sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

WH fact sheet on combatting sexual violence omits Hamas

The sexual violence committed against Israelis during and after the October 7 massacre did not receive a single mention in administration announcement on efforts to combat sexual violence around the world.

One Jewish State project:

European organization supports David Friedman's initiative

European based Global Policy Initiative endorses former US Ambassador David Friedman’s new One Jewish State project.

David Friedman at Jerusalem Conf:

'The only solution: Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

Former US Ambassador to Israel says the US must help Israel apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria and speaks out against the White House's decision-making

NYC Jerusalem Conference:

Firsthand accounts and insider views of Oct. 7th and the war

The third annual Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in New York City will honor those who have defended Israel on every front - and show how everyone can do their part.

Save the Date:

NYC Jerusalem Conference to salute the defenders of Israel

The third annual Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in New York City will focus on all those who have fought for Israel since the October 7th massacre in a constantly growing number of battlefields.

'You are a true friend of Israel'

Jewish and Christian leaders thank Trump

Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman spearheads letter thanking former President Trump for his support for Israel and for his skepticism regarding the viability of a two-state solution.

Special Interview

Amb. Friedman: There is a path forward - full Israeli sovereignty

Former US ambassador to Israel David Friedman analyzes the course of the war and the hopes for the future of the Middle East in a special interview with Arutz Sheva - Israel National News.

Amb. David Friedman:

Iran literally attacked the Al Aqsa Mosque

Former US Ambassador to Israel: "This is the time for Israel, the West and the moderate Sunni nations to unite against this evil, terrorist nation".

Fmr. Amb. Friedman:

'America is holding Israel back'

David Friedman, former US Ambassador to Israel, sums up the past six months: 'Israel has the will and strength to eliminate Hamas and release the hostages. Right now, America is holding Israel back.'

Fmr. Ambassador Friedman:

'There is not one Israeli who isn't suffering today'

The former US Ambassador wrote that the media is pushing a false narrative that Israelis only suffered on October 7th, while on the contrary, they have been suffering every day.

Amb. Friedman to Arutz Sheva:

'Biden is saving Hamas by trying to stop Israel'

Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman talks to Arutz Sheva about the state of US-Israel relations, says, Biden making it harder to recover hostages, win war, pressure and criticism of Israel 'only because it's an election year.'

David Friedman presents:

'The Future of Judea & Samaria' sovereignty plan

Former US Ambassador to Israel's new proposal calls for full Israeli sovereignty over Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley, alongside Palestinian enclaves with maximum civilian autonomy subject to Israeli overriding security control.

Former Amb. Friedman:

'Biden committed negotiating malpractice'

Former ambassador David Friedman denounced US President Joe Biden's ice cream shop talk about the hostage negotiations.

'Shameful decision'

Blinken under fire for reversing 'settlement' policy

Figures from the Republican Party blast Secretary of State who reversed predecessor Mike Pompeo's policy on Israel's presence in Judea and Samaria.

Amb. Friedman to Arutz Sheva:

Biden must give Israel the time it needs to defeat Hamas

Former US Amb. to Israel under President Trump praises President Biden's response to the Hamas massacre so far, hopes it continues.

David Friedman to Fox News:

'Jews facing some of the most barbaric acts since the Holocaust'

Former US ambassador to Israel speaks to Fox News about the Hamas massacre of hundreds of Israelis.

Fmr. US Ambassador Friedman:

'Why would Gov't proceed with its Judicial Reform? Bad timing'

Statement seems to be change of course for the former ambassador, who until recently voiced opposition to American criticism of the bill.

David Friedman endorses Donald Trump for President

Former US Amb. to Israel says no other pres. has supported Israel as strongly as former pres. indicted for handing of classified materials.

David Friedman:

5 years on, the US embassy in Jerusalem remains the key to peace

Some say that the Abraham Accords were achieved despite moving our embassy to Jerusalem. No, they were signed because of the move. Op-ed.

Ambassador Nides:

'On security matters, Israel and the US are lock-step'

US Ambassador to Israel says the US and Israel are like a family and "the relationship is strong and enduring".

Former Amb. Friedman: America needs Israel

Trump's ambassador to Israel credits the former administration for 'letting Israel do what it thinks is best', says America needs Israel.

Ambassadors bring bipartisan message to Auschwitz

Amb. Thomas Nides and former Amb. David Friedman speak about representing the fight against antisemitism by remembering the Holocaust.

Report: Former US Amb. David Friedman criticizes judicial reform

Pro-Israel former ambassador who pushed for US embassy in Jerusalem says judicial reforms 'go too far for me and for many Americans.'

A new approach to the Middle East Conflict

The State Dept’s antipathy toward Zionism has deep roots. David Friedman knew how to circumvent, or fight, that elitist prejudice.Review.

Former Amb. Friedman:

The loss of American leadership in the Middle East today

Watch: Douglas Altabef, Chairman of the Board of Im Tirtzu, speaks with Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman.

Following Mar-a-Lago meeting

Ambassador Friedman to Trump: 'Throw those bums out'

Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman responds to Trump's meeting with Nick Fuentes and rapper Kanye West.

Podcast:

Fmr. Amb. David Friedman is optimistic about new government

In a special episode of the podcast 'A Journey Through Ideas,' Shimon Refaeli speaks with Former US Ambassador David Friedman.

Current, former US Amb. to Israel to lead March of the Living

Ambassadors Thomas Nides and David Friedman to highlight bipartisan support for Israel by leading 2023 March of the Living.

Florida gubernatorial race:

Former ambassador David Friedman endorses DeSantis

Days before the election the former US ambassador to Israel David Friedman tweets his support for the incumbent Ron DeSantis

US Ambassador Friedman visits Gush Etzion’s Arugot Farms

“I give you much respect that you are building the Land of Israel. Keep up this important project. I’m sorry I didn’t visit sooner.”

Lebanon bungle?

David Friedman: Hezbollah obtained an extra 40% for Lebanon

The former ambassador insists Hezbollah was the one who forced Israel's hand in the deal and will be the one to profit from it.

David Friedman:

'Israel got nothing in maritime deal but guarantees from the US'

Former US ambassador warns that maritime border deal with Lebanon gives Israel nothing in exchange for concessions except American promises.

David Friedman:

'Maritime deal gives 100% to Lebanon, 0% to Israel'

Ex-ambassador to Israel slams emerging maritime border deal between Beirut and Jerusalem, says Trump was on brink of brokering better deal.