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News and updates about US-Israel Relationship

Israeli official

'We weren't surprised by Trump's shift on Iran talks'

Reuters reported that Israel was surprised by the progress of talks between the Trump administration and Tehran. Senior political source denies: "Netanyahu and Trump in almost daily talks"

'We weren't surprised by Trump's shift on Iran talks'

Sen. Lindsey Graham

'We're on verge of eliminating largest state sponsor of terror'

South Carolina Senator credits Israel's response to October 7 for bringing Iranian regime to its weakest point since 1979, says America's decision on military action is close.

'We're on verge of eliminating largest state sponsor of terror'

Netanyahu

'If we didn't act, we'd die and the Jewish story would die'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the “Fifty States - One Israel” event at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with the largest delegation of American legislators to ever visit Israel.

'If we didn't act, we'd die and the Jewish story would die'

PM on Capitol Hill:

'Coordination with Trump has been unmatched'

Netanyahu mourns loss of 5 soldiers, says 'We have still to finish the job in Gaza, release all our hostages, eliminate and destroy Hamas’s military and governance capabilities.'

'Coordination with Trump has been unmatched'

During Netanyahu visit

US, Israel sign MOU on AI, energy cooperation

Under the agreement, signed at the Blair House, regional projects, including IMEC and the Abraham Accords, will be advanced, and a working group on cooperation regarding standards and optimal practices, as well as safe digital infrastructure for embedding AI in the energy economies.

US, Israel sign MOU on AI, energy cooperation

Nearly 1,000 Orthodox rabbis:

'Gov. Huckabee uniquely suited to be US Amb. to Israel'

The Rabbinical Alliance of America, representing over 950 Orthodox rabbis across North America, called on the Senate to confirm the nomination of Mike Huckabee as America's next Ambassador to Israel.

'Gov. Huckabee uniquely suited to be US Amb. to Israel'

John Kirby:

'Iran still poised to launch attack, US ready to defend Israel'

White House national security spokesperson speaks with Israeli media about the threat of Iranian attack, US commitment to atta

'Iran still poised to launch attack, US ready to defend Israel'

Senator Risch:

'Biden's treatment of Israel undercuts allies, emboldens foes'

US Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), the highest ranked Repuglican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released a statement on Wednesday accusing the Biden Administration of pursuing policies that favor America's enemies over its ally Israel.

'Biden's treatment of Israel undercuts allies, emboldens foes'

Gallant in DC:

'US-Israel ties most important thing for our future after IDF'

Defense Minister addresses media between meetings with American officials in Washington to discuss transition to 'Phase 3' of the war.

'US-Israel ties most important thing for our future after IDF'

Gallant:

'US-Israel ties perhaps more important than ever now'

Defense Minister departs for Washington at invitation of U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to discuss war against Hamas.

'US-Israel ties perhaps more important than ever now'

Blinken meets Netanyahu, pushes for Biden's ceasefire deal

US Secretary of State meets Israeli PM after arriving in Israel, says America's commitment to Israel's security and that nothing like October 7 ever happen again is ironclad.

Blinken meets Netanyahu, pushes for Biden's ceasefire deal

Report:

Biden demanded Netanyahu open Erez Crossing immediately

US President demanded that Netanyahu immediately open the Erez crossing for aid trucks to enter the northern Gaza Strip, open the port of Ashdod to receive humanitarian aid, and speed up deliveries to Gaza during their phone conversation on Thursday.

Biden demanded Netanyahu open Erez Crossing immediately

Rep. Ritchie Torres to Gallant: 'Israel is not alone'

Congressman Torres (D-NY) meets Israeli Defense Minister in Tel Aviv, says "Israel has a right to defend itself against Hamas in the wake of October 7th, just like the US had a right to defend itself against Al Qaeda in the wake of 9/11. Highest priority must be the release of the hostages and the removal of Hamas from power.”

Rep. Ritchie Torres to Gallant: 'Israel is not alone'

Rep. Ritchie Torres to Arutz Sheva:

'US stands with Israel'

Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY) speaks to Arutz Sheva during visit to Israel, warns pro-Israel Democrats have obligation to prevent far-left anti-Israel forces from taking over party.

'US stands with Israel'

Senators say Israel should be given time to defeat Hamas

Republican and Democrat Senators attend event to move forward with legislation celebration US-Israel relationship.

Senators say Israel should be given time to defeat Hamas

Amb. Friedman to Arutz Sheva:

Biden must give Israel the time it needs to defeat Hamas

Former US Amb. to Israel under President Trump praises President Biden's response to the Hamas massacre so far, hopes it continues.

Biden must give Israel the time it needs to defeat Hamas

IDSF to Biden:

National Security must be above all other considerations

Israel Defense and Security Forum pens letter to US President calling on him not to allow internal politics to damage strategic partnership.

National Security must be above all other considerations

Pres. Herzog prepares for historic speech to Congress

Grandson of Harry Truman, daughter of Rabbi Abraham Heschel, and mother of Hadar Goldin to be special guests during speech.

Pres. Herzog prepares for historic speech to Congress

Herzog:

'US-Israel alliance is unbreakable'

Israeli President addresses IDF event, extols US-Israel friendship following Thomas Friedman's claim US 'reassessing' alliance.

'US-Israel alliance is unbreakable'

US Defense Secretary presents Biden's message on judicial reform

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin meets Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, says America's commitment to Israel's security 'ironclad.'

US Defense Secretary presents Biden's message on judicial reform

State Department praises ‘strong and historic ties’ with Israel

US State Department highlights history of assistance and cooperate in security, economy, regional peace, culture and education.

State Department praises ‘strong and historic ties’ with Israel

Gantz holds first discussion with US Defense Secretary

Alternate Prime Minister speaks with US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper about efforts to fight coronavirus, shared security interests.

Gantz holds first discussion with US Defense Secretary

Netanyahu: No reason to fear US-Israel defense alliance

PM heads to meeting with Pompeo, urges continued pressure on Iran to counter regime's aggression.

Netanyahu: No reason to fear US-Israel defense alliance

Could US support for Israel lead to security deterioration?

Will issue of legality of Israeli settlements cause instability in the Middle East?

Could US support for Israel lead to security deterioration?

Exploding the myth: All the truth about American aid to Israel

Jay Shapiro claims that American aid to Israel is significantly less than what is given to other countries.

Exploding the myth: All the truth about American aid to Israel

Will US make security pledges to Israel before elections?

US, Israel reportedly negotiating security alliance, Netanyahu hopes for statement on US defense of Israel before September 17 election.

Will US make security pledges to Israel before elections?

"It's the day-to-day at the heart of the US-Israel relationship"

US Amb. senior advisor says actions like the embassy move represent the culmination of the relations, while the 'heart' is in the daily work

"It's the day-to-day at the heart of the US-Israel relationship"

'Testament to strength of US-Israel alliance'

US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and PM Binyamin Netanyahu visit site of THAAD system in southern Israel.

'Testament to strength of US-Israel alliance'

Exclusive interview:

'Trump did not order settlement construction halted'

US Ambassador says US support for Zionism dates back to 19th century, little chance embassy will be moved under future administration.

'Trump did not order settlement construction halted'

Report: Israel refuses to extradite JCC bomb suspect to US

Israel reportedly refuses US request to extradite 18 year old suspect in wave of bomb threats against Jewish institutions.

Report: Israel refuses to extradite JCC bomb suspect to US

'Arab-Israeli conflict cannot be solved in Washington or Paris'

Israeli lawmakers discuss US-Israel relationship at town-hall meeting in Boston. 'We are the ones that live or die with the consequenses.'

'Arab-Israeli conflict cannot be solved in Washington or Paris'

'Israel in my State: The F-35 fighter jet'

Rep. Marc Veasey (D-TX) explains how Texans benefit from US-Israeli cooperation on the state-of-the-art F-35 jet, powered by Israeli tech.

'Israel in my State: The F-35 fighter jet'