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US Jewish leaders welcome passage of military aid to Israel

Conference of Presidents welcomes Senate approval of 2021 National Defense Authorization Act.

Democratic Party's platform opposes sovereignty

Democratic Party releases draft 2020 platform which includes language opposing sovereignty and supporting rights of Palestinian Arabs.

Senate bill would ban US funding from being used for sovereignty

Amendment to bill introduced Democrat Chris Van Hollen would ban US assistance to Israel from being used for sovereignty move.

Report: US pushing Israel to make gesture to PA

US administration reportedly pressing Israel to make a significant gesture towards the Palestinian Authority in exchange for sovereignty.

Sanders signs letter calling for halting of aid to Israel

Vermont Senator adds his name to letter spearheaded by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez against Israel's sovereignty plans.

'So proud that Israel is part of my story and America’s story'

Secretary of State speaks at virtual CUFI summit: Israel lives and our two countries have never been closer.

4 House Democrats: Cut aid to Israel if it applies sovereignty

Ocasio-Cortez and Tlaib among signatories to letter to Pompeo calling for cutting of aid to Israel should it go through with sovereignty.

Senators warn: Sovereignty 'could undermine regional stability'

Senators Schumer, Menendez and Cardin express opposition to Israeli plans to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

'The US will always support Israel's right to defend itself'

Secretary of State speaks at 2020 AJC Global Forum, condemns anti-Semitism and PA incitement.

Omar: Saudi Arabia and Israel have too much influence on Trump

Minnesota Democrat claims Saudi Arabia and Israel rely in part on money to bring about their preferred outcomes.

Biden adviser: He would keep disagreements with Israel private

Biden's senior policy adviser touts his relationship with Netanyahu: Biden believes in keeping differences between friends behind doors.

Senate legislation would expand US-Israeli partnerships

Bill submitted by Senator Ted Cruz would enhance partnerships on COVID-19 projects and lessen dependence on China.

US lawmakers urge continued support for Israel at ICC

AIPAC commends US lawmakers who signed letters encouraging continued support for Israel as the ICC probes alleged "war crimes".

Democratic senators back down from threat to Israel

Group of Democratic Senators back down from threat to end bipartisan support for Israel if it applies sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Confirmed: Pompeo to visit Israel next week

State Department confirms Secretary of State will travel to Israel on May 13 and meet Netanyahu and Gantz.

Cardin won't join call on Israel not to apply sovereignty

Maryland Senator: US-Israel relations must remain strong even when we disagree with the policies of the Israeli government.

Assistant US Secretary of State to visit Israel

David Schenker, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, will meet Israeli government officials.

Pompeo: US commitment to Israel’s security is unwavering

Secretary of State speaks with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu about regional developments related to Iran.

US senators introduce bill to provide $3.3 billion to Israel

The legislation, co-sponsored by Marco Rubio and Chris Coons, would codify 2016 Memorandum of Understanding into low.

Netanyahu and Trump discuss 'critical issues'

White House says Trump and Netanyahu spoke and discussed critical issues, a day after Iran attacked US targets in Iraq.

Report: US updated Israel on plans to kill Soleimani

According to Channel 13 News, Netanyahu may have been warned of plan to eliminate Quds Force Commander during talks with Pompeo.

Trump's peace envoy to visit Israel

Avi Berkowitz, who is leading the Middle East peace plan, will arrive in Israel next week and meet with government officials.

Pompeo and Netanyahu reaffirm 'unbreakable bonds'

Secretary of State and PM Netanyahu speak for the second time in two days.

Greenblatt: Israel can count on Trump, not on Sanders

Former White House adviser: The contrast between Trump and Sanders could not be starker.

Netanyahu thanks Pompeo

Netanyahu speaks with US Secretary of State and thanks him for standing alongside Israel in the wake of ICC prosecutor's decision.

Cruz: We are grateful for our close ally Israel

Texas Senator wishes the Jewish people a Happy Hanukkah.

'New regional partnerships to counter Iran’s malign influence'

National Security Advisers of Israel and the US meet at the White House, reaffirm special US-Israel relationship.

'Jews are both a people and a faith'

Israeli Ambassador Ron Dermer thanks Trump administration for its support for Israel this past year.

Who did Trump speak to about Israel and Iran?

Trump recently described the same conversation about Israel four times. Each time, the name of his Jewish acquaintance changed.

Biden: Idea of withholding aid from Israel is 'bizarre'

Democratic presidential hopeful responds to Sanders' proposal to withhold military aid from Israel: I would not do that.

US pushing Arab states on non-belligerence pacts with Israel

Report: US met ambassadors of four Arab states and encouraged them to reach non-belligerence agreements with Israel.

Trump, Netanyahu discuss Iranian threat

White House spokesman says Netanyahu and Trump discussed Iranian threat as well as other critical issues.

Jewish congressmen introduce pro-Israel resolution

Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Lee Zeldin introduce bipartisan resolution condemning rocket attacks, supporting Israel’s right to defend itself.

Sanders: It's no longer enough for us to simply be pro-Israel

Democratic presidential hopeful again suggests the US should rethink its policies toward Israel and the Palestinian Arabs.

Biden criticizes Trump on Judea and Samaria

Democratic presidential hopeful says policy change on Judea and Samaria will inflame regional tensions.

Warren: 'Settlements' make peace harder to achieve

Democratic presidential candidate criticizes policy reversal on Judea and Samaria.

Cruz praises Pompeo announcement on Judea and Samaria

Texas Senator: It’s up to our Israeli allies to make their own decisions about what to do with their territories.

Trump on Israeli politics:

'They keep having elections and nobody is getting elected'

Trump has fun at the expense of Israeli politics, says he has "an approval rating of 98 percent" in Israel and could be PM there.

'America strongly affirms Israel's right to defend itself'

US Vice President Mike Pence expresses support for Israel after hundreds of rockets are fired from Gaza.

Young Israel: Biden is right on using aid to Israel as leverage

National Council of Young Israel praises former VP for criticizing those who suggested that aid to Israel be used as leverage.

Biden: Leveraging aid to Israel is 'absolutely outrageous'

Democratic presidential frontrunner rejects the idea that the US should condition its aid to Israel on its changing policies.

Presidential hopefuls suggest US should withhold aid to Israel

Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg suggest US should withhold aid to Israel as a means to pressure it to stop “settlement construction”.

Pompeo lands in Israel

Secretary of State arrives in Israel, will meet Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Friday.

State Department confirms Pompeo visit to Israel

State Department says Secretary of State will visit Jerusalem on Friday and meet PM Netanyahu to discuss Syria and Iran.

Trump: My actions against Iran are the most important for Israel

Trump speaks to Jewish leaders ahead of High Holidays. "I have a tendency to make things work out, one way or the other."

Trump to Katz: What will happen in Israeli politics?

Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz meets Trump, who expresses interest in the political situation in Israel.

US ambassador:

'Israel will have no better friend than Kelly Craft'

US ambassador to UN expresses support for Israel. Israeli ambassador Danon: We welcome your presence here.

Trump on Israeli election: It's going to be close

US President discusses Israel’s election with reporters: It's a 50/50 election.

Netanyahu hints Blue and White behind US spying report

Prime Minister Netanyahu hints Blue and White was behind Politico report saying Israel attempted to spy on the United States.

Trump: I don't think the Israelis are spying on us

Trump downplays report on alleged Israeli spying in Washington: I really would find that hard to believe.

US official: Report on Israeli spying 'completely false'

Senior US administration official dismisses Politico report on alleged Israeli spying in the White House.

'Blood libel like the Protocols of the Elders of Zion'

Senior Israeli official rejects Politico report saying that Israel placed spying devices in the White House.

Expert:

'Greenblatt left after realizing peace plan's chances are low'

Expert on US analyzes the reason for Jason Greenblatt's departure from US peace team.

AOC insists: Criticizing Israel isn't being anti-Semitic

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Israeli TV: Netanyahu has been pursuing a lot of extraordinarily concerning policies.

Pence backs Israel's right to self-defense

US Vice President speaks to Netanyahu. "Under President Trump, America will always stand with Israel."

Pompeo backs Israel's right to self-defense

Secretary of State speaks with Netanyahu following thwarting of planned Iranian drone attack on Israel.

'Support for Israel is still bipartisan'

Watch: Republican members of Congress visiting Israel relate to the Democrats' support for Israel.

Trump:

'No president has done what I've done for Israel'

US President asked about his comments on Jewish Americans who vote for Democrats.

Omar: I planned to meet Knesset Members too

Rep. Ilhan Omar insists her itinerary in Israel included meetings with Jewish and Arab MKs, blasts Israel for barring her from entering.

Sanders: Israel should decline US aid if it bans lawmakers

Senator Bernie Sanders suggests Israel should not receive foreign aid from the US if it denies entry to Omar and Tlaib.