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White House: No agreement yet on construction

White House says no agreements have been reached with Israel on construction in Judea and Samaria.

White House: No agreement yet on construction

Israel trying to persuade West to oppose UN resolutions

Israel, United States working to persuade countries to oppose five anti-Israeli resolutions at the UNHRC.

Israel trying to persuade West to oppose UN resolutions

State Department: Israel aid won't be reduced

State Department says Trump's proposed budget cut does not affect Israel.

State Department: Israel aid won't be reduced

'We need an active America in our region'

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman meets Defense Secretary James Mattis. The two discuss regional issues and U.S. involvement in the region.

'We need an active America in our region'

Trump expects Israel to act 'reasonably' on peace process

Senior American official says Trump expects Israel to give him enough time to consult on how to move forward with peace talks.

Trump expects Israel to act 'reasonably' on peace process

Sanders: One can be pro-Israel and rap its government

Speaking at J Street conference, Bernie Sanders opines that one could criticize the Israeli government’s policies and be pro-Israel.

Sanders: One can be pro-Israel and rap its government

Pence: We'll never compromise Israel's safety

Vice President addresses Republican Jewish Coalition, reiterates Trump administration’s steadfast commitment to Israel.

Pence: We'll never compromise Israel's safety

'Israel must not waste Trump's presidency'

Former consul Yoram Ettinger urges Netanyahu to take advantage of Trump’s time in office to carry out meaningful moves.

'Israel must not waste Trump's presidency'

Netanyahu: 'We have a joint mechanism' on construction

Returning from Washington, Netanyahu refuses to address report that he's backing down from new community to replace Amona.

Netanyahu: 'We have a joint mechanism' on construction

Liberman: The three main problems are Iran, Iran, Iran

Defense Minister Liberman meets Secretary of Defense James Mattis to discuss a range of defense-related issues.

Liberman: The three main problems are Iran, Iran, Iran

Watch: Unbreakable US-Israel bond throughout the ages

Israel and America's long standing bond has been strong since Israel's inception.

Watch: Unbreakable US-Israel bond throughout the ages

Poll: Most Americans maintain favorable view of Israel

71 percent of Americans view Israel favorably, according to new Gallup poll.

Poll: Most Americans maintain favorable view of Israel

Netanyahu invites Tillerson to Israel

Netanyahu and Secretary of State discuss regional issues, including Iran.

Netanyahu invites Tillerson to Israel

Netanyahu lands in Washington

Diplomatic source: We came to listen to the new administration. Iran will be the main issue discussed.

Netanyahu lands in Washington

White House spokesman won't comment on Regulation Law

Sean Spicer says Trump will discuss the Regulation Law directly with Prime Minister Netanyahu.

White House spokesman won't comment on Regulation Law

White House leaves Israel attacks off list of terror acts

No attacks in Israel included on a list of 78 "underreported" terrorist attacks released by the White House.

White House leaves Israel attacks off list of terror acts

Former Ambassador criticizes Netanyahu for border wall comment

Former Ambassador Dan Shapiro hints Netanyahu had a motive in praising Trump’s plan to build a wall along the border with Mexico.

Former Ambassador criticizes Netanyahu for border wall comment

Giuliani to Bennett: Let's strengthen ties

Jewish Home chairman meets visiting former NYC Mayor, highlights Israel's leadership in the fight against terror.

Giuliani to Bennett: Let's strengthen ties

Liberman: 'No chance' of bilateral agreement with PA

Defense Minister calls for regional anti-terror coalition that would include moderate Arab countries and Israel.

Liberman: 'No chance' of bilateral agreement with PA

Trump: Peace can only be achieved through direct talks

President Trump tells Netanyahu that peace with the PA can only be reached through direct negotiations between the sides.

Trump: Peace can only be achieved through direct talks

Trump invites Netanyahu to Washington

Prime Minister’s Office says Trump invited Netanyahu to visit Washington in February during their phone call.

Trump invites Netanyahu to Washington

Watch: Support for Trump and Israel in Washington

Moments before President Trump’s inauguration, Arutz Sheva spoke with Americans who came to show their support.

Watch: Support for Trump and Israel in Washington

Ambassador Shapiro:

'There were ups & downs. US and Israel are best friends'

The outgoing United States ambassador to Israel speaks to Arutz Sheva as he summarizes five years in office.

'There were ups & downs. US and Israel are best friends'

74% of Republicans sympathize with Israel over Palestinians

The difference between the proportion of Republicans and Democrats who sympathize with Israel over the Palestinians is the largest ever.

74% of Republicans sympathize with Israel over Palestinians

Secretary of State nominee: Israel is our most important ally

Rex Tillerson blasts the Obama administration's attitude towards Israel, says PA must demonstrate it is serious about peace talks.

Secretary of State nominee: Israel is our most important ally

Danon: Obama abandoned Israel at the Security Council

Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations responds to Obama's assertion that he did not betray Israel.

Danon: Obama abandoned Israel at the Security Council

Obama: Bibi's allegations 'don't match up with the facts'

Outgoing President rejects Netanyahu’s claims that his administration was behind UN Resolution 2334, insists he is a friend to Israel.

Obama: Bibi's allegations 'don't match up with the facts'

Saban 'deeply disturbed' by Obama's conduct on Israel

Media mogul Haim Saban issues a scathing criticism of the Obama administration’s recent anti-Israel actions.

Saban 'deeply disturbed' by Obama's conduct on Israel

Trump: Israel is very important to me

President-elect stresses the importance of Israel, criticizes Kerry over his recent anti-Israel comments.

Trump: Israel is very important to me

Huckabee: Defund the UN and give the money to veterans

Former Arkansas Governor blasts Kerry's "ridiculous" speech, calls for the United States to pull its portion of the UN's funding.

Huckabee: Defund the UN and give the money to veterans

Kerry to respond to Israeli claims on UN vote

Official says Secretary of State will respond in his speech to Israeli claims that the U.S. was behind anti-Israel vote at the UN.

Kerry to respond to Israeli claims on UN vote

Security Council approves 'anti-settlement' resolution

UNSC approves Resolution 2334 calling on Israel to end "settlement activities". United States abstains.

Security Council approves 'anti-settlement' resolution

Schumer urges Obama to veto anti-Israel resolution

Incoming Senate Democratic Leader says an abstention on "anti-settlement" resolution isn't enough.

Schumer urges Obama to veto anti-Israel resolution

Israeli ambassador:

'Moving embassy to Jerusalem would be great for peace'

Israel’s ambassador to the United States, Ron Dermer, welcomes Trump’s pledge to move the American embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

'Moving embassy to Jerusalem would be great for peace'

Trump taps Israel advisor as next ambassador to Israel

President-elect to nominate attorney David Friedman as U.S. ambassador to Israel. Friedman: I look forward to serving from Jerusalem.

Trump taps Israel advisor as next ambassador to Israel

Jewish Chamber of Commerce schedules Israel mission

Group of business and political activists will head to Israel for a mission to strengthen economic ties between the U.S. and Israel.

Jewish Chamber of Commerce schedules Israel mission

40% of Americans support UN resolution on 'settlements'

Less than half of Americans support the idea of President Obama backing a UN resolution on Israel-PA conflict before he leaves office.

40% of Americans support UN resolution on 'settlements'

U.S. 'concerned' about death of Palestinian-American teen

Obama administration reportedly still has "concerns" about the death of a Palestinian-American teen at the hands of Israeli security forces.

U.S. 'concerned' about death of Palestinian-American teen

Israel and the American-Indian question

As State Department condemns Jewish "settlements", embittered American Indians see Thanksgiving as glorifying American "settlements."

Israel and the American-Indian question

'We're looking forward to working with the Trump administration'

Ambassador Ron Dermer: Israel looks forward to working with all the members of Donald Trump's administration, including Steve Bannon.

'We're looking forward to working with the Trump administration'

Israelis still lining up to visit Trump's America

For Israelis, the U.S. hasn't lost its luster and Trump's election hasn't altered any of their travel plans.

Israelis still lining up to visit Trump's America

'The relationship with Israel will only get stronger'

Watch: Ambassador Dan Shapiro speaks as the U.S. Embassy in Israel celebrates American democracy.

'The relationship with Israel will only get stronger'

Election 2016: The top Jewish moments of a delirious campaign

This presidential campaign has made Jewish history, for reasons good and bad.

Election 2016: The top Jewish moments of a delirious campaign

U.S. Treasury Secretary visits Israel for talks

U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew visited Israel for talks on the Iran nuclear deal and other issues.

U.S. Treasury Secretary visits Israel for talks

Clinton aide: Israel is 'depressing'

Newly leaked emails show that one of Hillary Clinton’s aides referred to Israel as "depressing" after Netanyahu won the 2015 elections.

Clinton aide: Israel is 'depressing'

Emails show Clinton eager to patch things up with Netanyahu

Clinton’s plan to meet Israeli PM in her first month as president is listed high in an internal campaign memo.

Emails show Clinton eager to patch things up with Netanyahu

Expert: 'Obama must veto anti-settlement resolution'

Professor Anne Bayefsky explains why a UN Security Council resolution declaring Judea and Samaria communities illegal would be dangerous.

Expert: 'Obama must veto anti-settlement resolution'

Clinton: When Peres spoke it was like listening to a psalm

Democratic presidential nominee speaks with Jewish leaders ahead of Rosh Hashanah, reaffirms her commitment to Israel.

Clinton: When Peres spoke it was like listening to a psalm

Dennis Ross: Obama drove Israel and Arab states together

Former US envoy to the Mideast speaks of the importance of US involvement in the region. 'The Las Vegas rules don't apply to the Mideast.'

Dennis Ross: Obama drove Israel and Arab states together

Republican senators fight to expand aid to Israel

The ink is barely dry on the defense package but seven republicans want to improve the financial assistance

Republican senators fight to expand aid to Israel

Iran 'more determined' to strengthen military

Iran's chief of staff says the aid deal between the U.S. and Israel makes Iran more determined to strengthen its military.

Iran 'more determined' to strengthen military

'US aid to Israel isn't compensation for Iran deal'

Senior US official claims military-aid deal is a 'significant achievement', and that the Iran nuclear deal had no effect on it.

'US aid to Israel isn't compensation for Iran deal'

'We couldn't have gotten a better deal'

Acting National Security Adviser rejects criticism of defense aid agreement with the United States.

'We couldn't have gotten a better deal'

Republican senator: Israel made a mistake signing security deal

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham argues Israel could have gotten a better security aid package had it waited until after Obama left office.

Republican senator: Israel made a mistake signing security deal

Obama's $38B aid package to Israel comes with caveats

Obama's $38B aid package to Israel comes with caveats: It's generous, but on his terms,

Obama's $38B aid package to Israel comes with caveats

Obama hails new defense aid to Israel

President Obama says new aid agreement "will make a significant contribution to Israel’s security".

Obama hails new defense aid to Israel

Is US-Israel aid deal really biggest ever?

US claims it's giving Israel greatest amount of military aid ever, but details of the agreement reveal a more complex picture.

Is US-Israel aid deal really biggest ever?

US concludes record Israel military aid deal

US agrees to 'single largest pledge of bilateral military assistance in US history' for Israel.

 US concludes record Israel military aid deal

'The next defense aid package will be the largest in history'

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro says the next American defense aid package will cover Israel's security needs until 2029.

'The next defense aid package will be the largest in history'

Barak: Netanyahu caused serious harm to Israel's security

Former Prime Minister and Defense Minister blasts Netanyahu's conduct with regards to military aid package from the United States.

Barak: Netanyahu caused serious harm to Israel's security