Israel-US Relations

IMoD:

'Global chip war is a critical front'

Israel will soon be launching an effort worth hundreds of millions of shekels for the domestic manufacture of computer chips for advanced infrared targeting systems.

House Speaker Mike Johnson:

'Antisemitism must be universally rejected'

In a recent appearance on The Katie Miller Podcast, Johnson addressed concerns about a growing "schism" in GOP ranks regarding support for Israel.

Jonathan Pollard:

'Netanyahu failed, all Knesset members must go'

Jonathan Pollard harshly criticized Israel's leadership, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying the government and the Knesset must be replaced due to the October 7th massacre.

Trump remains silent as Mamdani accuses Israel of genocide

The New York City mayor-elect accused Israel before reporters and President Trump of carrying out "genocide" in Gaza, and said that "the U.S. government is funding it." President Trump did not contradict him.

Revealed:

Amb. Huckabee's secret meeting with Jonathan Pollard

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee hosted Jonathan Pollard for a private discussion at the American Embassy in Jerusalem in July.

Senior Analyst:

Bin Salman does not want a Palestinian state

Senior Arab affairs commentator Zvi Yehezkeli explained why, in his view, US President Donald Trump's announcement of intent to sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia is troubling - but not highly worrying.

Trump Writes To Herzog:

'Pardon Netanyahu, his attention cannot be diverted'

President Herzog received a signed letter from President Trump urging him to consider pardoning Netanyahu. Herzog clarified that a pardon request requires a formal procedure in accordance with the rules.

Report:

US base in Syria ahead of agreement with Israel

Washington is preparing to establish a base in southern Syria, in an area that will become a demilitarized zone as part of the emerging agreement with Israel.

Bennett:

'We will win 62 seats in the next election'

In a lecture to an Israeli audience, former prime minister Naftali Bennett said a right-wing ideological alternative that is not left-wing must be presented.

YouTube Star Brandon Herrera:

'Israel can buy from us, but we shouldn't pay for them'

Brandon Herrera, a social media personality with hundreds of thousands of followers on multiple platforms who is running for Congress, told voters that America needs to change its policy towards aiding Israel.

Herzog to Vance:

‘Your visit is a brick toward building peace’

President Isaac Herzog met US Vice President JD Vance in Jerusalem, thanking him and President Trump for their efforts to advance peace and expressing hope for the swift return of all hostages.

Netanyahu:

'The US controls Israel? Hogwash'

Prime Minister Netanyahu and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance met in Jerusalem and discussed the situation in Gaza.

J. D. Vance to visit Israel

The visit will likely focus on concluding Phase A of Trump's Gaza peace plan.

President Trump:

'This is the end of the age of terrorism'

President Trump addressed the Knesset today and declared that 'This was not only the end of the war, but of the age of terrorism and of the beginning of the age of peace and of God.'

Ben-Gurion Airport prepares for Trump

The Israel Airports Authority is preparing for the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump. Passengers on Monday are advised to travel to the airport by Israel Railways, which will operate enhanced service.

Following Israeli strikes:

Trump signed historic security guarantee for Qatar

Trump granted Qatar an unprecedented U.S. security guarantee, including a military response in the event of an attack.

Smotrich's boundaries for the Netanyahu-Trump summit

Finance Minister Smotrich presents six boundaries ahead of the White House meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.

Tucker Carlson:

'Netanyahu is damaging Trump, the USA, and the world'

The influential right-wing U.S. media figure is calling on President Trump to distance himself from Netanyahu and claiming that Netanyahu has been telling people he controls the US President.

Yehoshua Shani to Netanyahu:

'Don't compromise or yield to Trump'

Gevura Forum chairman Yehoshua Shani calls on Prime Minister Netanyahu not to yield to American pressure for a deal that would harm Israel's interests.

New Details:

All hostages in exchange for 100 to 200 life-sentence prisoners

A new report has expanded on President Trump's proposed 21-point plan to end the war in Gaza.

Huckabee's New Year's message:

'I long for the moment I can take off this yellow ribbon'

U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee released a video message for Rosh Hashanah with his prayers for the return of the hostages - 'not a few, but all of them.'

Trump:

'Very close to 40 of the hostages are deceased'

U.S. President Donald Trump again claimed that more hostages than reported are no longer alive. Israeli sources have not commented on the remarks.

Netanyahu denounces rumors of Israeli involvement in Kirk murder

Prime Minister Netanyahu gave a video address today calling rumors that Israel was involved in the assassination of Charlie Kirk 'insane.'

Marco Rubio to visit Western Wall with Netanyahu on Sunday

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that he will be visiting Jerusalem to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu on Sunday, including a shared trip to the Western Wall.

PM Netanyahu:

'Today, Israel and I have kept the promise'

Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke about the attacks in Qatar at the American Independence Day event in Jerusalem, declaring 'At the beginning of the war, I promised that none of them would escape, and we are systematically eliminating them.'

Jake Sullivan:

'I am telling Dems. to vote against giving weapons to Israel'

Sullivan acknowledged conversations he has had with members of Congress considering such resolutions, particularly in the wake of the collapse of the ceasefire in March.

Netanyahu:

'The massacre wouldn't have happened if Trump was president'

Netanyahu said in an interview on Patrick Bet-David's podcast that the October 7th massacre would probably not have happened if Donald Trump had been in office.

Trump pushing for Israeli-Syrian agreement at UN Assembly

A source involved in the talks said the US administration is seeking to advance a joint declaration by Israel and Syria on security arrangements by the UN General Assembly in September.

President Trump:

'Fewer than 20 hostages remain alive in Gaza'

U.S. President Donald Trump again said that there remain 'probably less than 20, because one or two are gone.'

Rep. Greene accuses: Israel using US aid for genocide

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene accuses Israel of "genocide" in Gaza, claiming US military aid funds the alleged actions and that American taxpayers are paying for it.

Amb. Huckabee:

'USA will not take part in UN's Palestinian state circus'

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee said that no matter what happens, Hamas cannot be allowed any semblance of victory in the war.

Samaria governor urges US sanctions against PA leaders

The head of the Samaria Regional Council called on President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to impose personal sanctions on a PA official after he made comments supporting the October 7th massacre.

Report:

Netanyahu working to reduce US-Russia tension

The Prime Minister's Office has worked intensively in recent weeks to reduce tension between the two countries over the war in Ukraine.

David's Sling completes live-fire testing

Israel has successfully completed a planned series of developmental flight tests of the David’s Sling Weapon System as part of its operational learning process.

Mike Johnson at the Western Wall:

'May America always stand with Israel'

As the fast of Tisha B’Av drew to a close, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Mr. Mike Johnson, led a delegation of Congress members on a visit to the Western Wall.

Amb. Huckabee:

'European countries blame Israel, Arab countries press Hamas'

U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee tweeted this morning about the plans of various European countries to recognize a Palestinian state.

Watch:

Reporter booed for asking Trump about Netanyahu

The question came as Trump played the inaugural round on a new course in Aberdeen to finish his trip to Europe.

Haredi Rabbi's message to Trump

Rabbi Dov Lando met with Ambassador Mike Huckabee and asked to convey a message to President Trump regarding the status of Torah scholars in Israel.

'Crime Against God':

Amb. Huckabee visits PA village near torched church

Huckabee visited the village of At-Taybeh near Ramallah, where churches were set on fire, and stated that "desecrating a church, mosque, or synagogue is a crime against God."

Capitol Hill:

Uproar after Israeli governor asks for tariffs against Ireland

US lawmakers made multiple threats against Ireland after Yossi Dagan asked them to intercede against the Irish bill to ban Israeli goods from Judea and Samaria.

Brand Israel Founder:

'Trump did the right thing - punishing even the intent to attack'

Ido Aharoni, veteran of Israel's Foreign Service & founder of the Brand Israel Program, praised President Trump for adopting the same principles as Israel in attacking Iran during an Israel Heritage Foundation event in New York City.

Defense Mission Director:

'Israel feels alone - but not when we're with you'

Col. (Res.) Aviram A. Hasson, Director of the Israeli Ministry of Defense Mission to the USA and Canada, thanked America for its support at an Israel Heritage Foundation event in New York City.

Dr. Joe Frager:

'The Jewish people have been with America since Day 1'

Dr. Joe Frager spoke at an IHF event before the Fourth of July about the connection between Jews and the USA - a connection dating back to the Revolutionary War.

Netanyahu:

'Israel and the US are the only two innovation nations'

Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke in a recent interview about the cooperation between Israel and the USA in the field of artificial intelligence and Israel's remarkable innovations and economic success despite the war.

Israel's Demands:

'Hamas disbanded, its leaders exiled, and Gaza demilitarized'

A senior political source reviewed the meeting between Netanyahu and Trump last night and expressed high hopes for a hostage deal in the near future.

Hostages' families protest in Washington during Netanyahu visit

Families of the hostages spoke with Arutz Sheva in Washington DC to share their hopes and urgent requests for Netanyahu and Trump to finalize a deal that will see the recovery of the remaining hostages.

Former Ambassador:

'America doesn't want a weak Israel'

Former ambassador Yoram Ettinger spoke with Arutz Sheva ahead of Prime Minister Netanyahu's meeting with President Trump, emphasizing the importance of a strong and independent Israel for the USA.

Karoline Leavitt:

'Hostages' faith through the horrors was inspiring'

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt met with a group of released hostages in Washington DC and promised that the US administration was working to recover the other hostages and end the war.

Harley Lippman:

Netanyahu must tell Trump 'Let me win the war'

Senior foreign policy expert Harley Lippman speaks with Arutz Sheva about how Israel can ensure continued American support for the war with Hamas.

Likud Ministers to Netanyahu:

'Sovereignty by the end of the Knesset summer session'

Ahead of Netanyahu's trip for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, all Likud ministers and the Knesset Speaker signed a joint call for the immediate application of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Bishop Robert Stearns:

Evangelical Christians gave Trump strength to do the right thing

Bishop Robert Stearns, founder and executive director of Eagle’s Wings, reaffirmed his unwavering support for Israel during a time of war and rising global tensions.

President Trump:

'The ceasefire is going well, I'm so proud of them'

President Trump and the NATO Secretary General spoke today about the Israel-Iran ceasefire at the NATO 2025 summit.

Netanyahu:

'We agreed to ceasefire but will respond to violations'

The Prime Minister updated that all objectives of Operation Rising Lion have been achieved, and the ceasefire with Iran announced by President Trump came into effect this morning.

Israel-Iran ceasefire announced by Trump takes effect

President Trump spoke with the Emir of Qatar brokered the ceasefire between Israel and Iran after the attack on the US base in Qatar.

Knesset flies US flag for Operation Midnight Hammer

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana had the American flag displayed and the Knesset building lit up red, white, and blue to thank America for attacking Iran.

Lapid:

'The world has become safer since last night'

Opposition leader Yair Lapid visited the site of a recent Iranian missile strike in Tel Aviv today, and delivered a statement contrasting Israel and its allies with the Iranian regime.

Knesset Speaker:

'This is an extreme war crime'

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana condemned the Iranian missile attack on Soroka Hospital, calling it a blatant violation of international law.

Ben Shapiro:

'Trump is looking for an off-ramp'

Ben Shapiro speaks with senior Israeli journalist Amit Segal about the progress of Operation Rising Lion, and how both the USA and Iran hope to end the war quickly.

Benny Gantz to CNN:

I'm sure President Trump cares about Israel very much

Benny Gantz, Chairman of Israel's National Unity Party, and the former Minister of Defense, speaks to CNN following Israel’s attack on Iran.

Smotrich meets Huckabee:

'Our bond with the USA is stronger than any storm'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich met today with U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and thanked him and President Trump for their support.