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Herzog at July 4th event:

'Clarity and vision is the US's blessing to the world'

President Isaac Herzog addressed the annual US Independence Day Reception at the Ambassador's house and thanked the US for its support and assistance.

Netanyahu to skip US Embassy July 4th celebration

The Prime Minister's Office clarified that he will be absent due to the war, just as he did not attend the state events for Israel's Independence Day.

Watch: US Embassy's 'silent' Rosh Hashanah movie

US Embassy releases 'silent movie' wishing everyone a happy new year.

US boycott continues:

Senior Israeli ministers not invited to embassy New Year toast

Invitations to the event were withheld from Ministers from Religious Zionism and Otzma Yehudit, including Smotrich and Ben-Gvir.

Report:

Orthodox Jew Fmr. Treasury Secretary candidate for US ambassador

According to the report President Biden is considering appointing fmr. Secretary of the Treasury Jack Lew as the US ambassador to Israel,

Live: US embassy celebrates America's 247th Independence Day

US embassy in Jerusalem holds 4th of July celebrations

Ministers Smotrich, Ben-Gvir not invited to US embassy event

Decision in line with Biden administration policy to snub Religious Zionst and Otzma Yehudit right-wing parties, ignoring 500,000 voters.

Watch: Operation Afikoman underway at US Embassy

Will the Embassy officials save Passover and find the missing Matzah?

New US visa policy?

Embassy considers barring Jews suspected of anti-Arab violence

Frustration with results of Israeli elections and perceived inaction on "settler violence" may be playing a role.

COGAT Policy

US Envoy to Israel concerned about new Israeli security policy

US ambassador Tom Nides publishes stern statement regarding new policy concerning entry of foreign nationals to PA

Israeli red tape delays progress on new US embassy in Jerusalem

Dispute over payment for Tel Aviv plot where US facility is located is hampering construction of permanent embassy building in Jerusalem.

US diplomat: Abraham Accords are what 'we all dreamed about'

At the one-year Knesset commemoration, US Chargé d’Affaires Michael Ratney speaks about the positive changes the Accords have brought.

PM Bennett: America was founded on principles of the Bible

Watch PM Bennett at July 4th Embassy event talk about childhood in the US, founding fathers, and America's lasting influence on the world.

What will the US embassy in Jerusalem look like?

Jerusalem municipality approves expansion of US embassy to encompass 2 complexes with housing for employees.

US Senate votes to keep US embassy in Jerusalem

Senate votes 97-3 on amendment that sets aside funding to maintain the Jerusalem embassy.

'Jerusalem is Israel's capital, the embassy will remain there'

Antony Blinken says in confirmation hearing the Biden administration will not reverse Trump's decision to relocate US embassy to Jerusalem.

US recognizes City of David as part of its 'heritage abroad'

Ambassador David Friedman joins ceremony recognizing Jerusalem's City of David as part of foundation of America's 'Judeo-Christian heritage'

US Embassy Jerusalem says goodbye to 2020

US Embassy Jerusalem is saying goodbye to 2020: Despite all the challenges of this year, there were still many moments to celebrate

Hanging 'pride' banner 'not to the benefit of society'

Pro-family group pens letter to US Ambassador Friedman, requesting he support family values, remove LGBT banner.

US embassy says 'Pride' banner will go back up

Banner celebrating Pride Month removed because embassy did not receive permission from municipality to hang it. Authorization now underway.

US Embassy issues Judea and Samaria travel advisory

US Embassy in Israel issues travel warning for Judea and Samaria and the Gaza Strip: 'Follow the instructions of local authorities.'

Biden: I will keep the US embassy in Jerusalem

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee says he disagrees with manner US embassy was relocated but wouldn't move it back.

Biden adviser: He's opposed to annexation

Senior foreign policy adviser to presumptive Democratic nominee: Biden is against annexation, would try to revive two-state solution.

Sanders: I'd consider moving embassy back to Tel Aviv

Senator Bernie Sanders says he would consider moving US embassy back to Tel Aviv from Jerusalem. Bloomberg: You can't move it back.

US State Department lifts travel ban on Old City of Jerusalem

Embassy announces end to travel bans imposed on Jerusalem's Old City, parts of Samaria following declaration that settlements not illegal.

Permanent US embassy in Jerusalem green-lit

Jerusalem mayor meets with US State Department officials to streamline approval of permanent US embassy complex in the capital.

Democratic candidate says he'll keep US embassy in Jerusalem

Julian Castro says Trump made mistake by moving embassy from Tel Aviv but adds it would not be productive to go backwards.

Thank you, President Trump

Which Democratic 2020 contenders would move embassy to Tel Aviv?

Democrats criticize Trump's decision to move embassy to Jerusalem - but most shy away from plan to move embassy back to Tel Aviv.

Democratic candidate says she'd keep embassy in Jerusalem

Senator Amy Klobuchar says embassy move could've been carried out better, but adds she won't move embassy back to Tel Aviv if elected.

Buttigieg: No point moving US embassy back to Tel Aviv

Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg says he would not move US embassy out of Jerusalem if elected president.

Happy Birthday President Trump

LA mayor supports move of US embassy to Jerusalem

Anti-Israel groups slam Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, a Democrat for supporting US embassy being in Israel's capital.

PA: US relocation of its embassy to Jerusalem is illegal

PA asks ICC to take legal action against the US over the relocation of its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Should Israel do without US financial aid?

Trump: Jerusalem embassy a symbol of US-Israel bond

US President praises 'beautiful' embassy in Jerusalem on first anniversary of its opening.

Watch: Celebrating 1-year anniversary of US embassy in Jerusalem

PM Netanyahu, Ambassador Friedman take part in celebration of 1-year anniversary of opening of US embassy in Israel's capital.

US looking for location for permanent Jerusalem embassy

Trump Administration reportedly seeking to lease Allenby Crossing in Baka neighborhood in order to build permanent embassy in Jerusalem.

Watch: Purim at the US Embassy in Jerusalem

US Embassy staff get into the Purim spirit, but do the Hamantashen meet the ambassador's standards?

US confirms Jerusalem mission to PA to be downgraded Monday

Jerusalem consulate, which had for years served as de facto embassy to PA, to be merged with Jerusalem embassy on Monday, US confirms.

Trump shames UN for its stand on Jerusalem as Israel's capital

US Embassy Jerusalem:

Jerusalem mayor green-lights US embassy expansion

Mayor Nir Barkat signs order permitting US embassy in Jerusalem to expand.

Young Israel hails merging of US Jerusalem consulate and Embassy

National Council of Young Israel welcomes US decision to combine consulate in Jerusalem with the new US Embassy.

Palestinian Authority blasts US consulate closure

Senior PA officials say US decision to close eastern Jerusalem consulate which had served as de facto mission to PA is slap in the face.

US to close east Jerusalem consulate, merge it with embassy

US merges Jerusalem embassy and consulate used primarily for Arab residents - but says change not tied to change on final status issues.

PA accuses US of 'blind support' for Israel

PA blasts US decision to withdraw from optional protocol of UN's Vienna Convention, says it shows "disdain" for international law.

PA sues US over embassy relocation

PA files case with International Court of Justice, asking that it order Washington to remove relocated embassy from Jerusalem.

What did Ambassador Friedman lose during the embassy move?

Ambassador David Friedman visits Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem to wish Israelis a happy Rosh Hashannah.

US Jewry's silence as Trump prepares to squeeze Israel

The Wizard of Jerusalem

Liberals accuse Trump of anti-Semitism, but ignore bigotry on the Left

American embassy in Jerusalem to expand

Jerusalem Municipality approves plans to expand the U.S. embassy in the Israeli capital.

US Embassy in Jerusalem to cost $21.5 million for upgrades

Upgrades to complete full relocation of embassy staff from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem to cost $21.5 million, compared to estimate of $250,000.

Trump: Evangelicals more appreciative than Jews of embassy move

President Trump tells Mike Huckabee that 'Evangelical Christians even more appreciative of Jerusalem embassy move than Jews'.

Friedman to State Department: Israel not a human rights violator

Ambassador rejected calls for extra scrutiny of IDF behavior, emailed State Department officials to affirm Israel’s democratic standards.

Friedman chides gov't over 'ingratitude' towards US

'We took historic step of recognizing J'lem, and they turn around and demand more,' says US ambassador, after MKs demand US recognize Golan.

North Korea:

Don't forget to tell your children they're seeing a miracle

1980's Washington held three world friction points kickoff arenas for WWIII: Israel/Arabs, India/Pakistan, North/South Korea. Commentary

First official meeting at the Jerusalem embassy

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen meets Interna; Security Gilad Erdan at the new US Embassy in Jerusalem.

Giuliani: Trump is Israel's best friend

Former mayor of New York to visit new US embassy in Jerusalem, says president put onus on PA to stop terrorism and incitement.

Trump signs embassy waiver after moving embassy

US President signs waiver on law requiring relocation of US embassy to Jerusalem because not all requirements have been met.