News for Israel-US Israel seeks US help in efforts against Polish restitution lawIsrael asks Biden administration to support effort against legislation restricting restitution claims by survivors and their families. US seeking to improve ties between Israel and PAUS envoy concludes visit to Israel and PA which included "productive engagements" with Israelis and Palestinian Arabs. House committee approves funding for Iron DomeHouse Appropriations Committee approves Department of Defense funding bill for 2022, which includes aid to Israel. Top US official to visit Israel, PAState Department's top official on Israeli-Palestinian Arab issues, Hady Amr, will travel to Jerusalem on Sunday. Biden made clear that Israel has the right to decide how to proceed with IranSenior official present at Biden-Rivlin meeting: The American representatives were very interested in the Israeli information on Iran. Pelosi to Rivlin: Support for Israel will always be bipartisanPresident Rivlin meets House Speaker at the Capitol: Israel has no greater friend than the United States of America. Rivlin following meeting with Biden: We found a real great friend to IsraelRivlin after meeting Biden: I’m very much satisfied that he’s going to ensure that there will be no nuclear weapons in the Middle East. Lapid meets US Secretary of State: I know we can count on youLapid to Blinken: We believe the way to discuss disagreements is through direct conversations. Report: Israel joined statement criticizing China following US pressureIsrael supported a statement criticizing China at UN Human Rights Council after being pressured to do so by the Biden administration. Biden admin gives Israel a reprieve on PA issueReport: US has conveyed a message to Israel that it will not bother the new government on Palestinian Arab issue until a budget is passed. VP Harris congratulates new Israeli governmentVP Kamala Harris: We look forward to working closely with Israel’s new government to build on the strong bonds between our two countries. Blinken invites Lapid to WashingtonForeign Minister Yair Lapid speaks to US Secretary of State, thanks him for the United States' unwavering support for Israel. Report: Biden administration seeking to expand Abraham AccordsBiden administration reportedly planning to encourage more Arab countries to sign accords with Israel. Blinken: US committed to replenishing Iron DomeSecretary of State reiterates Biden administration's position that Israel has a right to defend itself against rockets. White House: US policy toward Israel will not changeWhite House Press Secretary asked about government change in Israel, says Israel will remain an important strategic partner. House lawmakers to Defense Secretary: Replenish Iron DomeAt least 55 House members write to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, urge action on restocking Israel's supply of Iron Dome interceptors. Cruz: Biden showed weakness and emboldened HamasTexas Senator says President Joe Biden was soft on Israel’s foes and invited further violence during recent fighting. Sanders: Israeli government has 'overt racists'Senator Bernie Sanders: We have to be pro-Israel, but we have to be pro-Palestinian. Biden: There is no shift in my commitment to the security of IsraelUS President committed to Israel's security. "Until the region acknowledges the right of Israel to exist, there will be no peace."Sanders leads resolution blocking weapons sales to IsraelSenator Bernie Sanders introduces resolution blocking a $735 million weapons sale to Israel. Haley rips AOC over criticism of IsraelFormer Ambassador blasts Congresswoman who accused Israel of targeting schools and civilians in Gaza. Erdan thanks Biden for supporting IsraelIsrael’s Ambassador to the US and the UN thanks Biden: May the rest of the international community follow your lead. White House Press Secretary: Gazans are suffering because of HamasJen Psaki: Israel has the right to self-defense. Our focus remains de-escalating the situation on the ground.US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State arrives in IsraelDeputy Assistant US Secretary for Israel-Palestinian Affairs, Hady Amr, will hold talks aimed at ending escalation. "Squad" member Ayanna Pressley attacks Israel in speechPressley accuses Israel of "police brutality and state-sanctioned violence" while making no mention of rockets from Hamas and other groups. Democrat accuses US of funding IDF to “police and kill Palestinians”Cori Bush, a member of "the Squad," gives speech in Congress accusing Israel of a "system of violent oppression and trauma." House lawmaker seeks to call out Hamas as a terror groupRep. Carlos Gimenez introduces resolution to call out Hamas as a terrorist group and to double down on support for Israel. AOC accuses Biden of siding with 'occupation'Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticizes Biden after he says Israel has the right to defend itself against rocket attacks. 'Israel has a legitimate right to defend itself and its people'US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks to Israeli counterpart, condemns rocket attacks against Israel. Report: Biden shortlist for ambassador to Israel down to two candidatesSources say Tom Nides and Robert Wexler are the two finalists for the post of US ambassador to Israel. US disagrees with report accusing Israel of 'apartheid'State Department spokesperson: It is not the view of this administration that Israel's actions constitute apartheid.Biden's security adviser: US and Israel have a policy of 'no surprises'White House national security adviser: US and Israel disagree about Iran deal but have an understanding to ensure there are "no surprises".US, Israeli officials discuss concerns over Iran's nuclear programUS National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan meets Israeli counterpart Meir Ben-Shabbat and Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan.US lowers travel advisory rating for IsraelState Department lowers travel advisory rating for Israel to “Level 3: Reconsider Travel”. Israeli officials to stress objection to US return to Iran dealNetanyahu instructs Israeli delegation that will visit Washington next week to stress Israel’s objection to US return to 2015 nuclear deal.Sanders: Restrict aid to Israel if it undermines peace processSenator Sanders at J Street conference: American people do not want to see US aid being used to support policies that violate human rights. Senator Warren: Netanyahu is driving Israel to crisis to protect himselfMassachusetts Senator launches scathing attack on PM, calls on his opponents to work together to oust him.Report: US asked Israel to cut down 'chatter' on IranUS officials reportedly demanded that Israel cut down the "chatter" concerning alleged attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities.'After 73 years, the US-Israel bond remains unbreakable'US Vice President Kamala Harris wishes Israel a happy Independence Day: We look forward to building on our friendship.'The United States and Israel stand united on our guiding principles'Ambassador Gilad Erdan hosts key US political leaders, highlights strong Israel-US bond in virtual Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration. US, Israeli officials to hold second round of talks on IranTop national security officials from the US and Israel will convene virtually on Tuesday for strategic talks on Iran. Pentagon confirms Defense Secretary's visit to IsraelSecretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will visit Israel as part of an overseas trip, meet Netanyahu and Gantz.Report: US Defense Secretary to visit Israel next weekLloyd Austin is expected to meet Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Gantz and Foreign Minister Ashkenazi.State Department: We consider Israel to be 'occupying' Judea and SamariaState Department spokesman: Annual report on human rights uses term 'occupation' in context of the current status of the West Bank. Is an exemption from US visas on the horizon?Ambassador Erdan, US Secretary of Homeland Security agree to form joint team to promote the exemption from visas for Israelis. Israel and US join forces in fight against domestic violenceIsrael’s Ambassador to UN and US Ambassador to UN to co-host joint event on global fight against domestic violence. Gal Gadot will speak. Netanyahu speaks to US Vice President HarrisVice President praises Israel's successful vaccination campaign, says US is opposed to ICC decision to investigate Israel for war crimes.Blinken: We will continue to uphold our strong commitment to IsraelSecretary of State says US firmly opposes ICC decision to launch a war crimes probe against Israel.US: ICC has no jurisdiction to probe IsraelState Department spokesperson says the Biden administration opposes and is disappointed by ICC decision to investigate Israeli "war crimes".Ambassador Erdan speaks to US counterpartIsrael’s Ambassador to the UN and the US speaks to US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield: The first of many no doubt. Pelosi speaks to NetanyahuUS House Speaker says she spoke to PM "to reaffirm the unbreakable bond between our nations". Blinken to Ashkenazi: Two-state solution is the best way to ensure Israel’s futureSecretary of State speaks to Israeli Foreign Minister, tells him the US believes in a two-state solution. Omar implores Biden to support Israel's referral to ICCMuslim Congresswoman says US undermining ICC's ability to "investigate justice" after it ruled it can investigate Israel for "war crimes". Erdan: Biden-Netanyahu friendship will strengthen our allianceIsraeli envoy to UN and US: Strong alliance between Israel and United States was reaffirmed again in call between Netanyahu and Joe Biden.Biden affirms 'steadfast commitment to Israel’s security' in call with NetanyahuWhite House following conversation between Biden and Netanyahu: They discussed the importance of consultation on regional security issues. 'Biden wants to prove to Netanyahu that there's a new boss in town'Prof. Eytan Gilboa, an expert on US-Israel relations, does not buy the White House's explanations for Biden not yet having called Netanyahu. Gantz: Netanyahu harmed US-Israel relationsBlue and White chairman: Very concerning that Biden hasn't called Netanyahu yet, this is the result of Israel's quarreling with the US. |
