Keyword "us israel relations" - List of latest news (58 results)

20/04 As Trump's eyes and ears in Israel, Huckabee’s role as ambassador will be vital - editorial

A conservative, Envangelical pastor, Huckabee has led thousands of participants on solidarity missions to Israel over the decades.

19/04 Brooklyn event with Itamar Ben-Gvir cancelled days before his US trip

The event featuring the far-right Israeli minister was to be hosted by Beis Shmuel Chabad, a Crown Heights synagogue.

06/04 Tariff-ic timing: Trump imposing tariffs on Israeli goods is shameful betrayal - editorial

What makes this decision particularly galling is the timing. On Tuesday, Israel officially removed all tariffs on American products.

15/03 Hamas offer to free American hostage a calculated move as Gaza talks stall - analysis

Israel has been unable to get a deal with Hamas and has waited for the US to make the move.

10/03 From Holocaust to Oct. 7: The story of the cartoon given to Trump by former hostages

The cartoon illustrated a clear, visual link between the tragedies of the Holocaust and the Nazis’ treatment of the Jews, compared to the hostages held in captivity by Hamas since October 7.

21/02 Trump 'horrified' by return of Bibas children, Security Advisor Mike Waltz says

Waltz said that Hamas's return of the Bibas children's bodies, without their mother Shiri, shows what despicable people Hamas are and why they can never be allowed to run Gaza.

24/01 Will US military aid to Israel stay solid under Trump? - analysis

There is concern that just as Trump is expected to order the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq, he will also do so from Syria and Israel.

24/01 Ambassador to US Michael Herzog doesn't see Trump giving green light to West Bank annexation - KAN

The ambassador, and older brother to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, said that any annexation could jeopardize Israel's normalization efforts with Saudi Arabia.

21/01 Trump played a game… changed his stance on Israel-Gaza war as soon as he took oath!

Before Trump's inauguration, a ceasefire was reached between Hamas and Israel, but no one has any guarantee for how long it will last. When Trump was asked about the longevity of this ceasefire, he gave such an answer which surprised everyone.

20/01 77% of Jewish Israelis trust Trump on US-Israel relations, but only 20% trust him on Iran - survey

Only 20% of Israelis said they have strong trust in Trump’s approach to Iran, 44% reported moderate trust, and 27% said they do not trust him at all.

19/01 Who are the winners and losers in ending the Gaza war? - opinion

Hamas feels they're winning. One definition of victory for them can be summed up in a single word: breathing.

19/01 Biden-Harris administration really tested US-Israel alliance during their tenure - opinion

At home, the Biden administration’s policies have coincided with a surge in antisemitism across the United States. In 2023, the Anti-Defamation League recorded over 3,900 antisemitic incidents.

05/01 Jimmy Carter made historic contributions to peace in the Middle East - opinion

However, it was partially his own fault when that tenacity went too far for many in the pro-Israel community.

04/01 US proposes $8b. arms deal with Israel, including fighter jet munitions

The deal would need approval from House and Senate committees and includes artillery shells and air-to-air missiles for fighter jets to defend against threats such as drones.

31/12 Jimmy Carter's legacy on Israel and the Palestinians is a complex one - editorial

After Carter stepped down as president in 1981, he became one of Israel’s most outspoken critics and one of the Palestinians' most vocal supporters.

28/12 Hamas open to limited hostage release ahead of Trump's inauguration - report

The estimated date for the release of the limited amount of hostages in Gaza would be around Trump's inauguration on January 20, the report said.

30/11 Edan Alexander’s parents urge Trump to help secure hostage deal following Hamas video

“While this video confirms our son, Edan, is alive, it also stands as a haunting reminder that 101 innocent people remain in the clutches of Hamas,” Yael and Adi Alexander said. 

30/11 US Senator Lindsey Graham: 'President-elect Trump wants hostage release deal before inauguration'

"I want people in Israel and in the region to know that Trump is focused on the hostages issue. He wants the killing to stop and the fighting to end."

24/11 It is in our hands to make Judea and Samaria an inseparable part of Israel - opinion

Judea and Samaria are the construction reserves of the State of Israel. Moreover, the security factor has already proven itself plainly and clearly.

24/11 What is Israel's role in Donald Trump's vision for AI? - opinion

The State of Israel can expect strategic moves for innovation and collaboration.

20/11 Israel committed in writing to US: No forced displacement of Palestinians from northern Gaza

In an official letter sent by Israel to the Biden administration in mid-November, the Israeli government clarified that it does not intend to expel Palestinians from northern Gaza or starve them.

20/11 President-elect Donald Trump is poised to pick up where he left off - opinion

A strong US-Israel relationship benefits not only the Middle East but the world, and that will come when our enemies know messing with us is not worth the trouble. 

16/11 Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a Jewish Democrat, launches bid for New Jersey governor

Gottheimer, 49, is a moderate, pro-Israel Democrat who was just elected to his fifth term representing New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District, which spans the heavily Jewish Bergen County.

14/11 Is Trump's first action promising support for Tel Aviv? Restrictions on arms transfer to Israel are being lifted!

It was claimed that Donald Trump, who was elected the 47th President of the USA, promised to lift all restrictions and delays on the transfer of weapons and war equipment to Israel on his first day in office. According to Israeli television, Trump will show his support for the Tel Aviv administration with accelerated arms transfers. This commitment of Trump, who has just taken the presidency, has

10/11 Shifting US-Israel relations: Trump 2.0 will not necessarily be Trump 1.0

As reassuring as Trump’s past gestures have been, his second term – and his relationship with Israel – will be shaped by new circumstances, new priorities, and new personalities around him.

10/11 Trump must strengthen innovation ties between Israel and the US - opinion

So how does a Middle Eastern economy of 10 million people in Israel affect a rich economy of 340 million people in the United States?

08/11 Like America, like Israel: Six takeaways from Trump's win - opinion

Trump can and should declare that when he takes office on January 20, he will act swiftly to overturn any radical departures in US policy away from Israel or towards Iran.

06/11 Benjamin Netanyahu calls Donald Trump's election victory 'history’s greatest comeback'

Prime Minister Netanyahu called Trump's victory "history’s greatest comeback."

22/10 US Secretary of State Blinken arrives in Israel to revive ceasefire talks

This is the eleventh visit by the top US official since Hamas's attack on October 7 of last year.

21/10 Why does America help Israel, is it a compulsion or a necessity, know in just 12 points

America has been a staunch supporter of Israel since the beginning. Whenever Israel is in trouble, America is the first to come forward to help. However, America has also made strong statements against Israel from time to time. In such a situation, know why America and Israel are so close and why they are always ready to help each other.

16/10 A Jewish and former Democratic congressman’s case for electing Donald Trump in 2024 - opinion

President Trump designated the Houthis as a terrorist organization in January 2021. The Harris-Biden administration removed that designation one month later, before reversing course in January 2024.

15/10 Does Kamala Harris actually believe that Netanyahu is a US ally? - opinion

Kamala is sending a clear message that she, the White House, and her future administration are not in lockstep with Netanyahu and do not believe he is a fundamental American ally.

26/08 Reevaluating Israel’s role as a US ally amid changing politics - opinion

We must start thinking about how Israel remains a vital ally for all Americans.

19/08 What is the Harris-Walz platform and its implications for Israel? - explainer

Their platform reflects a robust stance against Hamas, especially in light of the brutal attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023.

19/08 US Secretary Blinken: Israel accepts bridging hostage proposal, Hamas must also do so

Netanyahu put out a similar statement in the aftermath of their three-hour meeting in Jerusalem earlier in the day.

19/08 Uncommitted delegates at DNC say Harris risks losing states unless Israel policy is changed

Pro-Palestinian protests began in Chicago on Sunday night ahead of the DNC's official kickoff on Monday with more than 1,000 demonstrators marching through the city streets.

19/08 Harris's decision to shun PM congress speech was 'miserable,' Chikli says - exclusive

The comment was part of a wide-ranging interview that dealt with the US-Israel relationship, the hostage negotiations, the war against Hamas, combating antisemitism, and more.

17/08 Pittsburgh Jewish groups hope to quash a referendum that would force the city to boycott Israel

No city has seen a measure to boycott Israel brought to voters. And Pittsburgh’s measure has caused quite a stir.

12/08 Harris campaign taps Israeli-born peace negotiator Ilan Goldenberg as Jewish community liaison

Goldenberg, 47, was born in Jerusalem and grew up in New Jersey, where he attended Jewish day school and belonged with his family to a Conservative synagogue.

09/08 US releases $3.5 billion to Israel to spend on US weapons, military equipment, CNN reports

The funding that Israel receives is so that it can procure systems that are being built now, but won't see them delivered until several years later.

31/07 Kamala Harris is appeasing Hamas - opinion

Last March, Harris called for “an immediate ceasefire” in Gaza that would have thrown a lifeline to Hamas. She also warned Israel not to invade Hamas’s last stronghold in Rafah.

26/07 Netanyahu's powerful speech to Congress emphasizes unyielding US-Israel alliance

“This is not a clash of civilizations,” he said to applause at the opening, describing a world in upheaval. “It’s a clash between barbarism and civilization.”

24/07 Netanyahu's fourth congressional address: A legacy in jeopardy - opinion

As Netanyahu delivers his fourth congressional address, his political future is in peril. Facing public backlash, legal issues, and a divided coalition, many wonder if this will be his final address.

24/07 Trump's nomination and Israeli preferences: Navigating the perils of political alignment - opinion

Trump's renomination boosts his appeal in Israel, but Israel must carefully navigate US politics to maintain bipartisan support and avoid the appearance of election interference.

22/07 Activists plan protests during Netanyahu's Washington visit this week

Police expect a "large number of demonstrators" and were making additional security arrangements but said there were no known threats.

15/07 GOP Jewish group backs Trump VP pick J.D. Vance - Jan. 6 defender, Christian Israel supporter

In 2022 while on a trip to Israel led by the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), Vance told The Post he'll be "as strong an advocate for the US-Israel relationship as anyone."

10/07 Biden has committed to bringing hostages home, but some Americans say he could be doing more

Of the 116 hostages thought to remain in Hamas captivity, eight are US citizens. Three are believed to be deceased.

24/06 Unraveling the Gordian Knots: Gaza Conflict, Israeli Instability, and US Relations - opinion

Caught in a tangle: Gaza, Hezbollah, and Israel's internal strife — unravelling the complex knots of today's Middle East dynamics.

23/06 While Israel should respect the US, it must do what's best for itself - opinion

While the Jewish state must always listen respectfully to its American friends, Israel must do what is best for Israel.

18/06 Netanyahu: Inconceivable that US is withholding weapons from Israel

The prime minster made these statements only two days after he dissolved the war cabinet.

09/05 Could Biden stop Netanyahu’s plans? A national security expert looks at Israel’s attack on Rafah

The US put a pause on an arms shipment to Israel as it launched a Rafah offensive. This is not the first time the US and Israel have publicly disagreed, despite their strong diplomatic relationship.

14/04 Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel was a strategic miscalculation. Can all-out war now be averted?

Israel is likely to respond to the Iranian assault, but its main ally, the US, is cautioning against a counter-attack.

08/04 Facing enormous pressure at home and abroad, how much longer can Israel continue its war in Gaza?

US President Joe Biden’s recent warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has limited Israel’s options in Gaza. And neither of Israel’s war objectives appear to have been met.

26/03 The UN Security Council has finally called for a ceasefire in Gaza. But will it have any effect?

Though the resolution is binding, it is not enforceable under international law. This leaves the work to international negotiators to hammer out the details of an agreement.

15/02 Israel-Egypt peace treaty has stood the test of time over 45 years: expert explains its significance

Undermining the delicate relations between Israel and Egypt could potentially grant Hamas a strategic political achievement.

14/11 As calls grow louder for a Gaza ceasefire, Netanyahu is providing few clues about his strategy or post-war plans

With so many questions left unanswered, there is a growing disconnect between Netanyahu and the Biden administration in the US.

11/10 How did Israeli intelligence miss Hamas' preparations to attack? A US counterterrorism expert explains how Israeli intelligence works

Israel’s intelligence capacities are considered some of the best in the world – but unlike the US, it does not have a central organization coordinating all intelligence.

11/08 US-Israel relations the coolest for decades after 'terror' attack by settlers kills 19 year-old Palestinian

Recent events have put pressure on the formerly strong relationship between the US and Israel.