David Friedman

Watch: US Ambassador sums up his first year in Israel

US Embassy in Israel publishes video marking Amb. Friedman's first year in office. Friedman: Grateful to Pres. Trump and thankful to G-d.

US Ambassador:

'If Abbas won't work with us, we'll find someone who will'

Ambassador Friedman suggests that Abbas may soon become irrelevant to the White House. 'Someone will fill the vacuum.'

Watch: Ambassador Friedman's special Passover message

US ambassador to Israel participates matzah baking in Kfar Chabad. 'Next year in Jerusalem' has a special meaning this year.

'Passover has special meaning this year thanks to Trump'

Ambassador David Friedman releases special holiday greeting ahead of Passover, praises Trump over planned embassy move to Jerusalem.

Senator Cruz to PA: Look in the mirror

Senator Ted Cruz blasts PA leadership over its continued insults of U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman.

PA demands Ambassador Friedman be added to 'global terror list'

Dep. Min. Michael Oren suggests US deport PA envoy after PA calls for Ambassador Friedman to be labelled a 'terrorist'.

Trump takes the high road as Abbas, PLO and Hamas implode

PA: US Ambassador Friedman is 'anti-Semitic'

PA continues attacks on ambassador, accusing him of 'anti-Semitism' against 'the Palestinian people.' 'He is an ambassador of the settlers.'

Hotovely to Friedman: We stand behind you

Deputy Foreign Minister sends message of support to U.S. ambassador to Israel who was cursed by PA chairman.

Netanyahu:

'The US stopped coddling the PA and it's driving Abbas crazy'

Prime Minister speaks out after PA chief calls US ambassador 'a son of a dog', says US no longer tolerating PA behavior. 'PA is in shock'.

National Council of Young Israel condemns Abbas

National Council of Young Israel: Abbas comments epitomize need to approve the Taylor Force Act.

Greenblatt: Abbas must choose between hate and peace

Trump’s envoy denounces PA chairman who called Ambassador Friedman the "son of a dog".

Is Abbas anti-Semitic? You decide

US Amb. Friedman responds to PA Chairman Abbas' claim that he is 'the son of a dog' an a 'settler.'

PA Chairman: US Ambassador is the son of a dog

PA Chairman Abbas says US Amb. Friedman is 'the son of a dog,' promises to sanction Gaza for attempt on PA leader's life.

US ambassador slams PA following terror attacks

'Such brutality - and no condemnation from the Palestinian Authority,' wrote US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman.

Friedman: Trump backs ADL's war on anti-Semitism

ADL leaders meet with Ambassador Friedman, warn that anti-Semitism found on 'both the right and left, minority and majority communities.'

Ambassador Friedman:

Trump made 'historic' changes to US-Israel relationship

US Ambassador to Israel hails 'historic' changes by Trump administration. 'We owe him a tremendous debt.'

Watch: Ambassador Friedman sends a musical holiday greeting

US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and his wife release a video message wishing Israelis a happy - and peaceful - Purim holiday.

Israel, US join hands to protect Jewish heritage in Europe

Watch: Diaspora Affairs Ministry, US Heritage Commission work together to preserve sites, artifacts damaged during Nazi and communist rule.

Ambassador Friedman:

'Eviction could lead to civil war'

U.S. Ambassador to Israel reportedly warned Jewish leaders that Israel could risk civil war if it evicted communities in Judea and Samaria.

Ambassador Friedman: Next year in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mayor hosts the leaders of the communities and religions and representatives of the diplomatic corps in the city.

Friedman: Trump is responsible for improvement in US-Israel ties

'President Trump responsible for improvement in US-Israel relations, Trump has shown himself to be a great friend of Israel.'

Ambassador Friedman: 'My heart breaks'

US Ambassador writes condolence letter to family of Rabbi Itamar Ben-Gal, murdered in terror attack, who leaves behind wife and 4 children.

What has become of Haaretz?

US Amb. David Friedman slams newspaper for calling terror victim's town a 'mountain of curses,' asks, 'Have they no decency?'

PA: Friedman to blame for violence, breakdown of US-PA ties

Abbas spokesperson accuses US ambassador of providing 'pretext for violence', suggests ambassador represents Israel, rather than US.

US Ambassador slams "Palestinian 'leaders'" over Ariel murder

David Friedman blasts PA and terror groups for their response to terror attack yesterday in which Rabbi Itamar Ben Gal was murdered.

Ambassador to Israel: Pence's speech moved me to tears

Ambassador David Friedman says VP Pence's 'historic' speech in Knesset moved him to tears. 'An extraordinary address'.

US Ambassador: Terror victim 'epitomized' dedication to Israel

Amb. David Friedman sends letter of condolences to terror victim Raziel Shevach's widow and orphans, hints he will visit in person.

US embassy cancels visit to Havat Gilad victim's family

After being called abroad for business, Ambassador Friedman cancels visit by deputy embassy chief to terror victim's family.

Yesha Council thanks US Ambassador David Friedman

'We thank you for taking a stance against Hamas and the Palestinian Authority.'

US envoy: Palestinian Arabs are glorifying murder

'This violence and horrific glorification will only incite more attacks and rob Palestinians of the chance for peace.'

PA: US Ambassador is 'biased' in favor of Israel

PA releases statement attacking ambassador, who tweeted this morning that PA and Hamas are to blame for lack of peace with Israel.

US Ambassador: Hamas praises the killers

US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman points out that Hamas praises terrorists, Palestinian Authority rewards them financially.

US Ambassador pays condolence call to MK Yehuda Glick

US Ambassador David Friedman pays emotional condolence call to mourning MK Yehuda Glick in Judea community of Otniel.

Hamas to PA: Cut off ties with the United States

Hamas urges PA to cut ties with the U.S. in the wake of Ambassador Friedman’s criticism of it.

Friedman:

'PA's rhetoric is ugly and anti-Semitic'

U.S. Ambassador to Israel criticizes PA response to Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

State Dept: Reports Ambassador banned 'occupation' misleading

Department official claims reports that Ambassador to Israel asked them to stop calling Judea and Samaria 'occupied' are 'misleading.'

Ambassador Friedman: Stop using the word 'occupation'

US ambassador to Israel reportedly calls on State Department to stop calling Judea and Samaria 'occupied.'

US envoy meets with Netanyahu for 'check-in'

Envoy Jason Greenblatt meets with PM, citing continuing 'peace efforts which will benefit both Israelis and Palestinians.'

Watch: US Ambassador lights Hanukkah menorah at Western Wall

Amb. Friedman participates in candle-lighting ceremony at Western Wall. 'A great honor to light the candles in J'lem - capital of Israel.'

Watch: 'I think it’s the best path for peace'

Ambassador to Israel David Friedman praises Trump for recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

US Ambassador: Gush Etzion terror victim was a patriot

Ambassador David Friedman offers thoughts and prayers, as memorial service takes place for 18-year-old US citizen murdered in Gush Etzion.

Why won't ambassador attend Gush Etzion memorial?

Politics - or just scheduling? While media suggests US Ambassador forced to back out due to politics, embassy clarifies he was called to US.

Will US Ambassador visit Gush Etzion?

US Ambassador David Friedman invited to memorial service for murdered American teen in Gush Etzion. Will he attend?

'Trump's Mideast peace plan will be ready in a few months'

Ambassador David Friedman says Trump's Middle East peace plan will be revealed 'in a few months'.

Ambassador Friedman:

'Moving US embassy to Jerusalem matter of when, not if'

Ambassador David Friedman calls Obama administration the 'dark days' for Israel, says President Trump 'treats Israel like an ally'.

'US knew about Jerusalem law for months - and said nothing'

Minister behind 'Greater Jerusalem Law' continues push for law despite apparent disapproval from Trump administration.

Friedman: I'll continue to push for moving US embassy

Despite comments by Trump saying US will 'give peace a chance' before moving embassy, Ambassador Friedman restates support for embassy move.

Erekat: Israel occupies 100% of Palestine

PLO secretary general blasts Ambassador David Friedman for saying he believes Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria are part of Israel.

YESHA Council commends US Ambassador for speaking the facts

Yesha Council's Revivi praises US Ambassador Friedman for describing reality, says world must understand Jewish towns are key to peace.

Friedman:

'The settlements are part of Israel'

U.S. Ambassador to Israel tells Hebrew-language news website he believes Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria are part of Israel.

PM to US envoys:

'PA diplomatic war against Israel will not go unanswered'

PM Netanyahu tells US special envoy and Ambassador to Israel about PA refusal to condemn deadly terror attack and violations of agreements.

US: Terror attack in Har Adar 'unprovoked', 'evil'

Ambassador David Friedman condemns terror attack in Har Adar which killed three Israelis, calls for prayers for victims and families.

'It's a completely different relationship'

Ambassador David Friedman says a new page has been turned in U.S.-Israel relations under President Trump.

'Don't ever compare settlements to terror - terrorism is murder'

US Ambassador slams Obama admin for comparing Israeli housing projects to terror, says Obama 'showed his true face' to Israel with UN vote.

'Israel and the US will always stand together against terror'

US Ambassador attends 9/11 memorial in Jerusalem, says Israel growing stronger while terror groups grow weaker.

PA blasts US ambassador for denying Israeli 'occupation'

Palestinian Authority claims Trump WH turning blind eye to Israeli 'settlements', says Ambassador Friedman's comments are 'unacceptable'.

'Trump, Netanyahu have phenomonal relationship'

Ambassador says Trump admin. dead set on moving embassy to Jerusalem: 'A matter of when, not if,' settlements no longer divide Israel-US.

US Ambassador prays for Hurricane Harvey victims at Western Wall

Ambassador David Friedman goes to holy site to pray for those affected by hurricane which struck Texas.

Friedman criticizes Trump's reaction to Charlotesville

US Ambassador says Trump's response was not correct, but defends President against unfair press coverage.