U.S.-Israel Relations

November 6, 2024

“Welcome Back”: Israeli officials congratulate Trump

Former President Donald Trump, also the 2024 Republican presidential candidate, meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., on July 26, 2024. Photo by Amos Ben-Gershom/GPO. by Amelie Botbol (JNS) — Israeli Prime Minister […]
November 4, 2024

As U.S. election nears, Israelis pray in Shiloh for American strength

Jews pray for the well-being of America at the Ancient Shiloh archeological site in the Binyamin region of Samaria on Nov. 3, 2024. Photo by Josh Hasten. by Josh Hasten (JNS) — Several hundred Israelis — men and women — […]
November 2, 2024

Biden admin threatens Israel with arms embargo over Gaza aid

Gaza aid trucks, October 2024. Credit: COGAT. (JNS) — The Biden administration has stepped up pressure on Jerusalem to meet a host of demands focused on vastly expanding the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. On Oct. 13, Axios reported […]
October 29, 2024

Sen. Cotton blasts Biden administration support for UNRWA, calls for “terrorism sanctions”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.). Credit: Haim Zach/GPO. (JNS) — U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) last week called on the Biden administration to cut all funds to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, long […]
October 29, 2024

U.S. Dept. of Defense promotes staffer suspected in leak of Israel plans

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at a virtual roundtable discussion at the Pentagon, Oct. 10, 2024. Credit: U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza/U.S. Department of Defense. (JNS) — The U.S. Department of Defense has promoted an official […]
October 20, 2024

Secret documents about Israel’s response to Iran leaked by U.S.

An Israeli Air Force F-15 fighter jet during a drill, Nov. 12, 2017. Photo by Ofer Zidon/Flash90. (JNS) — U.S. officials are investigating the leak of secret documents related to Israel’s preparations to respond to Iran’s Oct. 1 ballistic missile […]
October 2, 2024

Biden opposes Israeli strike on Iran nuclear sites

President Joe Biden participates in a call with G7 leaders about the situation in the Middle East, Oct. 2, 2024, in the Oval Office. Credit: Adam Schultz/White House. by Andrew Bernard (JNS) — U.S. President Joe Biden told reporters on […]
October 1, 2024

US naval destroyers helped shoot down Iranian missiles, Sullivan says

U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks during a press briefing at the White House on Oct. 1, 2024. Credit: Oliver Contreras/White House. by Andrew Bernard (JNS) — U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said that the U.S. military assisted […]
September 6, 2024

Charges against Hamas in response to hostage murders were actually done seven months ago

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland delivers remarks during a Medal of Valor ceremony on May 16, 2022, in the East Room of the White House as U.S. President Joe Biden looks on. Credit: Adam Schultz/White House. by Anna Rahmanana (JNS) […]
September 3, 2024

After blaming him for lack of progress, Biden plans to talk to Netanyahu “eventually”

President Joe Biden talks on the phone with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on July 4, 2024. Photo by Adam Schultz/White House. (JNS) — Asked by a reporter if he has plans to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. […]
September 2, 2024

Biden, advisors meet to discuss hostages, Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough

U.S. President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and key advisers meet following the revelation over the weekend that Hamas terrorists killed six hostages, including a U.S. citizen, in the White House Situation Room, Washington, Sept. 2, 2024. Credit: White […]