David Friedman

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.

David Friedman, Miriam Adelson headline United Hatzalah gala

Jay Leno, Liraz Charhi, and Rick Caruso take part in gala event raising $12 million for emergency medical organization United Hatzalah.

Pennsylvania:

Republican Jews back Muslim candidate for Senate

Republican Jews, including Trump’s Israel ambassador, back Dr. Oz in Pennsylvania.

Amb. Friedman supports Lee Zeldin: 'It's now or never'

Philanthropist Ben Landa hosted an event in support of Lee Zeldin, the Jewish Congressman who is running for Governor of New York.

Former Amb. David Friedman:

Biden's trip was 'pretty insulting and humiliating for Israel'

Former US amb. to Israel blasts Biden for not visiting Western Wall, his position on Jerusalem and for not standing up to Iranian threat.

Ex-Amb David Friedman:

'Israel never had a home in the State Department'

Former Trump envoy recalls that State Department was at odds with his position as an observant Jew who is pro-Israel.

David Friedman: A man of consequence

An ambassador can be a statesman, loyally representing the country that appointed him, benefitting the country in which he serves. Review.

Ambassador Friedman on Biden's trip: 'Low expectations'

The US ambassador under Trump says Biden is as weak a president as they get, blasts his administration's energy policy.

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When Ambassador Friedman showed President Trump the 'real Abbas'

Ambassador David Friedman on his bestselling new book, his time as ambassador, and his view of the state of the world in the Biden era.

Amb. Friedman slams Israeli journalist: What were you afraid of?

Journalist Barak Ravid claims former Amb. David Friedman misled Netanyahu. Friedman: 'You didn't speak with me to verify the facts'

'Jews can't compromise their ability to celebrate Jerusalem Day'

Amb. David Friedman speaks at the Israeli Conservatism Conference in Jerusalem in an interview with basketball star Omri Caspi.

Pompeo and Friedman:

Warm wishes ahead of Jerusalem conference in New York

Former Sec, of State Pompeo and Amb. Friedman meet Yaakov Katz, head of Arutz Sheva group, and bless upcoming Jerusalem conference.

Mike Pompeo, David Friedman visit family of fallen officer

Former US Secretary of State and Ambassador to Israel visit family of Border Police officer Noam Raz, who was killed by terrorists in Jenin.

America’s biblical roots

Jews who support Israel stand for the very best of our American heritage and our American values.Op-ed.

Sledgehammer by (former) US Amb. David Friedman: A Review

David Friedman gives us the inside view of what led to the Abraham Accords and of the PA's rejection of any progress. And more. Op-ed.

Trump on Amb. Friedman's book: "Teaches peace through strength”

Former US President Donald Trump praises David Friedman's memoir as a true example of how peace can be achieved in the Middle East.

Friedman: I changed Trump's mind on the Palestinians

In forthcoming memoir, Friedman describes how Trump blamed Netanyahu for not wanting peace, until he showed him the real Mahmoud Abbas.

'Don't be so Jewish' David Friedman was told by senior staffer

Former ambassador's memoir to be released next week, details opposition Friedman faced to perceived pro-Israel bias.

Real Talk with former Ambassador David Friedman

This is an interview I've been wanting to do for a long time. Now, finally, here we are with former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman.

Fmr. Amb. Friedman gifted holy oil from Golan ahead of Hanukkah

Yeshivat Hagolan gifts former US Ambassador to Israel a jug of Truma oil which can only be used by a Cohen to use for Hanukkah.

Friedman: Opening PA consulate violates American law

Arutz Sheva speaks with former American Ambassador to Israel David Friedman about the Biden plan to reopen the PA consulate in Jerusalem.

Ambassador Friedman's tip to his Democrat replacement

'We must respect the State of Israel's right to decide for itself what is best for it,' former US Amb. David Friedman says.

'US withdrawal from world stage could doom Abraham Accords'

Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman says strong US was key to signing of peace deals between Israel and 4 Arab nations.

Pompeo receives Peace through Strength award.

Friedman Center for Peace through Strength inaugurated in Jerusalem.

Abraham Accords have 'changed the face of the world'

Arutz Sheva speaks with Attorney Mark Zell about the future of the Abraham Accords.

Amb. Friedman:

'A strong America is the key to continuation of Abraham Accords'

Special interview with former Ambassador David Friedman at inauguration of the Friedman Center in Jerusalem.

Mike Pompeo to receive 'Peace Through Strength Award'

Friedman Center for Peace Through Strength announces program for gala dinner.

Former Ambassador Friedman to publish book on his time in office

Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman will publish the memoir. entitled "Sledgehammer," in February of 2022.

Ilhan Omar hits 'a new low'

Rep. Omar demands 'same level of accountability' for 'all victims of crimes against humanity,' equating Israel with Hamas and the Taliban.

Mike Pompeo and David Friedman pray at Western Wall

Former US Secretary of State and former US Ambassador visit Old City of Jerusalem's Western Wall Tunnels, pray at the Western Wall.

Former Amb. Friedman: Anyone defending rockets is despicable

Former Trump ambassador to Israel condemns Hamas rocket attacks on Jerusalem.

Former US ambassador: 'Grateful to be at the Western Wall'

David Friedman, former US ambassador to Israel, attends Priestly Blessing ceremony at Western Wall, expressing gratitude & holiday wishes.

Ambassador and Mrs. Friedman prepare the kitchen for Pesach

Now that the Israeli elections are over, it's time to buckle down and Kasher your kitchen for Pesach.

David Friedman: Overwhelmed to be at the last stop of the exile

Former US Ambassador to Israel honored at Mitzpe Yericho overlooking site where Joshua crossed into Israel.

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David Friedman: We left the world a better place

Trump's Amb. speaks with Arutz Sheva about his term. "We aligned ourselves clearly with Israel, sovereignty was delayed not canceled"

US Ambassador visits Western Wall to mark end of term

Watch: U.S.Ambassador to Israel pays a visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem as he ends his term under the Trump administration

Amb. Friedman: Return to Iran deal could harm peace process

Outgoing 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.

PM: There has never been a better ambassador than David Friedman

Prime Minister thanks outgoing US Ambassador to Israel for his work in strengthening US-Israel ties, correcting historic injustices.

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.

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.

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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.'

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 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.

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.

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.'

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 Friedman

US Ambassador to Israel's message ahead of Thanksgiving.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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-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"

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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.

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.

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 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.