'Proud to stand with Israel'
Herzog invited to address Congress for Israel's 75th anniversary
Pelosi and Schumer invited Herzog to address joint meeting of Congress as Israel prepares to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its founding.
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Blinken to Herzog:
'We are standing together against threats'
President Isaac Herzog meets US Secretary of State Antony Blinken as part of his visit to Washington.
US 'deeply concerned' by UN Commission's anti-Israel report
United States condemns UN's Commission of Inquiry's latest report: It further demonstrates the disproportionate treatment of Israel.
'Ostracize extremists'
Second US lawmaker speaks out against Ben Gvir
Congressman Brad Sherman calls on Israeli political leaders to ostracize Ben Gvir: These extremists undermine the US-Israel relationship.
US demands Israel investigate death of 7-year-old PA boy
Seven-year-old's family claims he died due to a heart attack when Israeli soldiers arrived at his home to search for his two brothers.
Tlaib in TV interview:
'Israel has an apartheid system, two-state solution won't work'
Rep. Rashida Tlaib lashes out at Israel, says the US must change its policies towards it.
Ahead of nuclear deal:
Lapid's office trying to coordinate conversation with Biden
Ahead of signing of agreement between Iran and world powers, Lapid also seeks a face-to-face meeting with Biden.
Report:
Lapid reprimanded Mossad chief following criticism of US
Lapid reportedly told Mossad chief that his criticism of US administration was not in line with official Israeli talking points.
US National Security Council:
'US committed to ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon'
US National Security Council: Sullivan stressed to Gantz that the US is committed to ensuring Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon.
Gantz:
'Visit to CENTCOM was successful'
Defense Minister will continue his visit to the US with a meeting in Washington with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.
Top White House official:
'Biden understands concerns, but determined to rejoin JCPOA'
US National Security Council coordinator John Kirby argues that Iran deal would reinstate most strenuous inspection protocols on Iran.
ZOA to State Department:
'Support Israel in fight against terrorist-supporting NGOs'
ZOA criticizes US call for clarification on IDF raids of six PA NGOs that were blacklisted as terrorist organizations by Israel.
Israel to US:
'The Iranians refused the agreement, don't insist on it'
Senior political official: Iran refused the Europeans' offer, it's time to get up and leave.
US seeks clarifications on Israeli raids of PA organizations
State Department spokesperson says US has asked Israel for more information following raids of offices of blacklisted PA groups.
Israeli officials believe:
Iran close to returning to nuclear deal
Israeli political officials believe that Iran is interested in rejoining nuclear deal even though no agreements have yet been reached.
Israel concerned US will make additional concessions to Iran
Israeli officials understand a nuclear deal with Iran may be close, but cannot assess the chances of an agreement being reached.
US condemns Jerusalem bus attack
State Department spokesperson: We remain in close contact with our Israeli partners and stand firmly with them in the face of this attack.
US Ambassador to Israel:
'I’m working on visa issue day and night'
Ambassador Tom Nides urges Knesset to approve the laws required to add Israel to Visa Waiver Program.
US Ambassador to Israel:
'Israel has a right to protect itself'
US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides responds to Operation Breaking Dawn: We urge all sides for calm.
Jewish leaders commend Biden after Israel visit
Conference of Presidents praises Biden visit to Israel: "The bilateral relationship is broad and could not be stronger."
Iran:
'No regional security as long as US protects fake Israel'
Iran fires back after Biden and Lapid sign declaration pledging to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Blinken speaks to Bennett:
'We're committed to strong US-Israeli strategic relationship'
Secretary of State speaks to Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, hours after conversation with Foreign Minister Lapid.
Texas Republican platform 'prohibits' Palestinian state
Texas Republican Party approves platform that supports the “prohibition” of a Palestinian state in lands that Israel now controls.
State Department:
'US will maintain its strong support for Israel'
State Department spokesperson: Political developments in Israel won't affect what we are trying to accomplish.
Source:
White House to announce Biden's Israel trip this week
Source confirms to Reuters Biden will travel to Saudi Arabia and Israel next month.
Biden expected to visit Israel in mid-July
Biden expected to arrive in Jerusalem on July 14 and also meet PA chairman during the visit.
UN Commission report is a declaration of war on the Jews
It outrageously finds no Palestinian Arab terrorist, no Palestinian terrorist organizations and no Palestinian terrorism. Op-ed.
White House on Biden visit:
'There's no trip to announce right now'
White House Press Secretary says Biden's planned visits to Israel and Saudi Arabia are still hypothetical at the moment.
Blinken calls for probe into death of Al Jazeera journalist
Secretary of State also notes US support for "two-state solution" in conversation with Foreign Minister Yair Lapid.
Foreign Ministry chief:
'US needs to explain leak on elimination of IRGC official'
Foreign Ministry Director General Alon Ushpiz discusses anger in Israel over leaked reports on elimination of top IRGC official.
Bennett:
'US decision to leave IRGC on terror list is justified'
Prime Minister comments on Biden administration's decision to keep Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps on US list of terrorist organizations.
Progress in process of eliminating need for US visas
Israel is trying to complete the bureaucratic procedures to enable Israel to join Visa Waiver program by September.
US National Security Advisor:
'Excellent meeting with Gantz at the White House'
During his visit to Washington, Gantz is also expected to meet with Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
Blinken:
'The bonds between our two countries are unshakeable'
Secretary of State wishes Israel a Happy Independence Day: The United States remains steadfast in its commitment to Israel’s security.
Report:
US mulling regional leaders' meeting during Biden's visit
Israeli officials say White House and Bennett’s office discussed regional leaders' meeting as part of Biden’s visit to the Middle East.
Blinken:
'Israel would support our rejoining UNESCO'
Secretary of State claims Israel has no objections to a US return to UN cultural agency from which Trump withdrew.
'Delegitimize delegitimizers'
Pro-Israel groups submit 2 million complaints to UN Commission
Human Rights Voices, Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust make unprecedented submissions to UN Commission of Inquiry.
US officials to travel to Israel amid Jerusalem tensions
Senior State Department officials will seek to de-escalate the crisis in Jerusalem.
Blinken:
'Americans are once again grieving with the Israeli people'
Secretary of State condemns Tel Aviv attack: We will continue to be in regular contact with our Israeli partners.
State Department:
'We have tactical differences with Israel on Iran'
State Department spokesperson Ned Price says there is no strategic disagreement between the US and Israel regarding to Iran.
US Ambassador to Israel:
'If there's a deal with Iran, Israel's hands won't be tied'
US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides: Israel can do and take whatever actions needed to protect the State.
Biden speaks to Bennett following terror attacks
Biden speaks to Bennett, offers "all appropriate assistance to our Israeli allies as they confront threats to their citizens".
Blinken:
'This violence is unacceptable'
President Biden’s National Security Advisor: We are appalled by the terrorist attack and stand with our Israeli allies.
US Ambassador to UN:
'Our commitment to Israel’s security remains ironclad'
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield condemns shooting attack in Hadera in which two Border Police officers were murdered.
Next summit: US, Israel and the United Arab Emirates
Israel seeks to bring US and UAE closer amid tensions between the sides.
Gantz speaks to US Defense Secretary Austin
Defense Minister speaks to US Secretary of Defense as talks on reviving Iran nuclear deal continue.
Senate approves Iron Dome funding for Israel
US Senate approves spending package which includes defense aid for Israel. The bill will now go to Biden, who will sign it.
House approves funding for Iron Dome
House of Representatives passes spending package which includes $1 billion in emergency funding for Iron Dome.
Another step towards US visa exemption for Israelis
Israel, US sign agreement to share information on civilians convicted of serious criminal offenses.
US protests Israel's refusal to back UN resolution on Russia
US protests to Israel over refusal to join 87 countries in backing resolution condemning Russia at Security Council.
Report:
Senior Israeli officials blast Biden over Iran deal
Senior Israeli officials reportedly say Biden "has turned diplomacy into a religion" as talks with Iran advance.
Israel sends envoy to nuclear talks in Vienna
Israeli envoy meets US and other officials as talks with Iran reach crunch time.
White House:
'Biden will visit Israel later this year'
White House says President Biden accepted Prime Minister Bennett’s invitation to Israel and will visit later this year.
Amnesty International:
'US Government should pressure Israeli authorities'
Amnesty International dismisses criticism of its anti-Israel report, urges US to pressure Israel.
US Ambassador to Israel:
'Amnesty International report is absurd'
Ambassador Tom Nides denounces Amnesty International report accusing Israel of apartheid.
Blinken speaks to Foreign Minister Yair Lapid
Secretary of State says "strong U.S.-Israel bilateral relationship is important in the face of common challenges".
US and Israel hold strategic talks on Iran
US National Security Adviser tells Israelis the US is committed to diplomacy on Iran, but is preparing other options.
US lawmakers: Add Israel to Visa Waiver Program
Group of Senators sign letter urging Israel’s addition to the US Visa Waiver Program.
White House:
Sullivan stressed need to avoid steps that can inflame tensions
White House summarizes National Security Advisor's Israel visit: He encouraged efforts to advance towards two-state solution.
Herzog to US National Security Advisor: Iran needs to be stopped
President Isaac Herzog holds working meeting with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, who is visiting Israel.
