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Ambassador Friedman meets terror victims, bereaved families

Bereaved families ask US Ambassador to convey their thanks to President Trump for cutting funding for PA over its terror payments.

Ambassador Friedman meets terror victims, bereaved families

Kushner briefs Biden National Security Adviser on Mideast policy

Outgoing Ambassador David Friedman tells Israeli MKs Trump Admin. speaking with Biden transition team to ensure continuity of policy.

Kushner briefs Biden National Security Adviser on Mideast policy

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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.'

The Knesset bids farewell to Ambassador David Friedman

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.

David Friedman hints at Trump 2024 presidential run

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.

Ambassador Friedman: 'American republic was severely tested'

Rabbi Lightstone: New Special Envoy for Economic Normalization

Pompeo announced that Ambassador Friedman's senior advisor has been designated as U.S. Special Envoy for Economic Normalization.

Rabbi Lightstone: New Special Envoy for Economic Normalization

Watch: Ambassador Friedman lights Hanukkah candles

US Ambassador to Israel joins Israel’s Ambassador to the US, Ron Dermer, for a virtual Hanukkah candle lighting.

Watch: Ambassador Friedman lights Hanukkah candles

Netanyahu: The light of peace has never shone brighter

PM Netanyahu, Ambassador Friedman attend lighting of Hanukkah candles at Western Wall. 'We bring the light of vaccines and peace.'

Netanyahu: The light of peace has never shone brighter

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.

PM at cabinet meeting: 'Thank you President Trump'

Watch: Happy Thanksgiving from Ambassador David Friedman

US Ambassador to Israel's message ahead of Thanksgiving.

Watch: Happy Thanksgiving from Ambassador David Friedman

Ambassador Friedman gives first 'Jerusalem, Israel' passport

US Ambassador to Israel gives Menachem Binyamin Zivotofsky his new passport, listing 'Jerusalem, Israel' for the first time in US passport.

Ambassador Friedman gives first 'Jerusalem, Israel' passport

US lifts ban on funding of research in Judea, Samaria, Golan

US Ambassador David Friedman signs new research agreement with Israel, paving way for US funding of projects in Judea, Samaria, Golan.

US lifts ban on funding of research in Judea, Samaria, Golan

Scientific cooperation agreement with US to be expanded to Yesha

PM omits David Elhayani and Samaria Council head who publicly criticized him from meeting with him and authority heads tomorrow.

Scientific cooperation agreement with US to be expanded to Yesha

Amb. Friedman: PA must stop relying on victimhood narrative

US Ambassador to Israel says US, EU, and Arab League are no longer indulging the Palestinian Authority, time has come to move forward.

Amb. Friedman: PA must stop relying on victimhood narrative

Ambassador David Friedman:

'US position is that Jewish communities will never be evacuated'

US Ambassador at Israel Hayom conference: More countries in the Arab League will normalize and make peace with Israel.

'US position is that Jewish communities will never be evacuated'

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."

US Ambassador: Iran prays 5 times a day Trump will lose

Amb. Friedman: I prayed for all those afflicted by Covid-19

US Ambassador participated in scaled-down priestly blessing. "If there’s one thing that can’t be overdone during these times, it's prayer"

Amb. Friedman: I prayed for all those afflicted by Covid-19

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Scaled-down Birkat Kohanim at the Kotel

Just 20 people to be allowed at Sukkot Birkat Kohanim at Western Wall. 'I will pray for God's mercy,' says Ambassador Friedman.

Scaled-down Birkat Kohanim at the Kotel

Friedman: A Biden victory would be bad for Israel, Arab allies

US Ambassador to Israel warns that a Biden victory this November would be bad for the region, would undermine progress on Iran.

Friedman: A Biden victory would be bad for Israel, Arab allies

David Friedman: Sovereignty plan won't be coming in near future

US never pushed Israel to freeze construction in Judea and Samaria, says Friedman; notes Biden's criticism of Israeli construction in J'lem.

David Friedman: Sovereignty plan won't be coming in near future

David Friedman:

'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.

'Sovereignty plan has been suspended - not cancelled'

Gantz, 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.

Gantz, Bennett, praise Bahrain-Israel agreement

'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".

'I don't think the Palestinians should feel betrayed'

'The peace agreement was not to be missed'

US Ambassador: Sovereignty is not off the table. I'm convinced that one day communities in Judea and Samaria will become part of Israel.

'The peace agreement was not to be missed'

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Friedman heads to Washington for marathon talks on sovereignty

US Ambassador reportedly heads to Washington in bid to reach agreement for Israel's application of sovereignty over parts of Judea, Samaria.

Friedman heads to Washington for marathon talks on sovereignty

Amb. Friedman: Israel is still defending its right to exist

US Amb. to Israel says that people around the world "find common ground in attacking, vilifying and seeking to destroy the Jewish state."

Amb. Friedman: Israel is still defending its right to exist

Curb the chutzpah of preaching to the Israelis

When 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.

Curb the chutzpah of preaching to the Israelis

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"

Watch: How US Embassy community celebrates 4th of July 2020

Netanyahu: We're working on sovereignty

PM meets with US ambassador, special envoy to discuss issue of sovereignty, says government will work on the issue in the coming days,

Netanyahu: We're working on sovereignty

Ambassador Friedman helps make cheesecake for the elderly

US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and his family join special online broadcast from Pantry Packers in Jerusalem to commemorate Shavuot.

Ambassador Friedman helps make cheesecake for the elderly

Amb. Friedman: Jerusalem has been the capital for 3000 years

US Ambassador to Israel in video congratulates Israel on anniversary of reunification of Jerusalem.

Amb. Friedman: Jerusalem has been the capital for 3000 years

World leaders welcome Israel's new government

PM Netanyahu and alternate PM Gantz receive greetings over new government from Europe, the US and even India.

World leaders welcome Israel's new government

David Friedman to be distanced from Pompeo over health issues

US Ambassador to Israel suffering from 'upper respiratory symptoms', will be distanced from Pompeo despite testing negative for coronavirus.

David Friedman to be distanced from Pompeo over health issues

Deal of what century?

A pessimist’s view of annexation.

Deal of what century?

Abbas spokesman blasts Friedman over sovereignty support

PA chairman's spokesman threatens "serious steps" if Israel applies sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Abbas spokesman blasts Friedman over sovereignty support

MK Tibi calls US ambassador 'racist'

Ahmad Tibi says Ambassador David Friedman is pressuring the Israeli government to pursue sovereignty against the government's wishes.

MK Tibi calls US ambassador 'racist'

Friedman:

'US expects Israel to apply sovereignty in a matter of weeks'

Ambassador Friedman lays out Trump admin's conditions for recognizing Israeli sovereignty, but adds 'this is Israel's decision to make.'

'US expects Israel to apply sovereignty in a matter of weeks'

Ambassador Friedman:

'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.

'Deal of Century does not eliminate two-state solution'

The Ambassador's Memorial Day message - in Hebrew

US Ambassador to Israel delivers message to Israeli citizens in Hebrew on Memorial Day. 'May you all be spared further conflict or violence'

The Ambassador's Memorial Day message - in Hebrew

Watch: Passover greetings from Ambassador Friedman

US Ambassador to Israel releases video in honor of the Passover holiday.

Watch: Passover greetings from Ambassador Friedman

US Ambassador to Israel donates $50 thousand for needy Israelis

David Friedman and his wife Tammy donate $50,000 to Leket Israel, Israel's largest food aid organization.

US Ambassador to Israel donates $50 thousand for needy Israelis

Sovereignty in Hebron? 'No problem'

US Amb. David Friedman says there's 'no problem' applying sovereignty to Jewish Hevron. Netanyahu: 'Now you have an answer.'

Sovereignty in Hebron? 'No problem'

US Amb. meets with Judea and Samaria leaders over peace plan

Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi hosts US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and regional Israeli mayors, who praise plan's potential.

US Amb. meets with Judea and Samaria leaders over peace plan

Watch: Friedman and Huckabee jam

US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman entertained a group of US visitors to Israel.

Watch: Friedman and Huckabee jam

Trump officials marry at Trump hotel, with rabbi officiating

President Trump's senior advisor Stephen Miller marries Mike Pence's press secretary at Trump Hotel, with David Friedman adviser officiating

Trump officials marry at Trump hotel, with rabbi officiating

First tree at US Jerusalem Embassy

Friedman plants 1st tree at Embassy for Tu BiShvat; 1st tree planted in Israel as part of President Trump’s '1 Trillion Trees Initiative'.

First tree at US Jerusalem Embassy

"We're not threatening Israel, we're just asking for patience"

Israel can apply sovereignty even if no clear winner emerges in election, US Ambassador says, urging Israel to wait until after election.

"We're not threatening Israel, we're just asking for patience"

US Amb. to Israel: Any unilateral action endangers the plan

U.S. Amb. Friedman: Any unilateral action in advance of the completion of the committee process endangers the Plan & American recognition.

US Amb. to Israel: Any unilateral action endangers the plan

'Plan preserves Israeli sovereignty over its biblical heartland'

US Ambassador to Israel says Trump's peace plan will both preserve Israel's democracy and give Palestinian Arabs a chance to flourish.

'Plan preserves Israeli sovereignty over its biblical heartland'

Friedman: Sovereignty is not annexation

US Ambassador to Israel says Israel would not annex territory but apply its law..

Friedman: Sovereignty is not annexation

Ambassador Friedman:

'US wants to set up committee with Israel for sovereignty'

US Ambassador to Israel says administration wants to work with Israel to ensure sovereignty plans do not go beyond map presented.

'US wants to set up committee with Israel for sovereignty'

Netanyahu, Pence, and Friedman visit Western Wall

PM, US Vice President, and US ambassador visit Western Wall, place note between the stones.

Netanyahu, Pence, and Friedman visit Western Wall

Ambassador's values: Vision, conviction, and faith

Rabbi Aryeh Lightstone, Senior Adviser to US Ambassador David Friedman speaks of the values which guide the ambassador and President Trump.

Ambassador's values: Vision, conviction, and faith

US Amb: Jerusalem, the Golan - and now Judea & Samaria

Amb. Friedman explains US' considerations when deciding to recognize Jerusalem, Golan, Judea, & Samaria. All are within the lines of law.

US Amb: Jerusalem, the Golan - and now Judea & Samaria

Ambassador Friedman: No US casualties in Iranian strike

'Initial assessments are positive, our military is the strongest in the world,' Amb. David Friedman says.

Ambassador Friedman: No US casualties in Iranian strike

Christian students celebrate life-changing journey in Israel

'Passages,' a special program which brings Christian students for a visit in Israel, is celebrating five years of activity.

Christian students celebrate life-changing journey in Israel

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"International Criminal Court probe is pure anti-Semitism"

Netanyahu compares International Criminal Court to Greeks fighting the Maccabees during candle-lighting ceremony with Ambassador Friedman.

"International Criminal Court probe is pure anti-Semitism"

Ambassador Friedman packs food, gifts for the needy in Jerusalem

David Friedman joins volunteers at Colel Chabad's Pantry Packers center in Jerusalem to prepare packages for Israel's needy.

Ambassador Friedman packs food, gifts for the needy in Jerusalem

New details about historic US Judea and Samaria declaration

David Friedman has been pushing move lately; US has looked into whether move would cause Gaza flare-up.

New details about historic US Judea and Samaria declaration

US Ambassador briefed Gantz ahead of settlement announcement

Had Gantz informed of readiness to declare government within 24 hours, it is uncertain announcement would have been made.

US Ambassador briefed Gantz ahead of settlement announcement