Foreign relations
Panama’s Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha and Israeli Ambassador to Panama Mati Cohen sign an economic accord on May 27. (Credit: Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
May 28, 2026, 9:19 am
Israel and Panama sign economic agreement
The accord opens “significant opportunities for collaborations” between the two countries, Panama’s ambassador to Israel told JNS
By Etgar Lefkovits
"Israeli President Isaac Herzog with Laura Fernández Delgado of Costa Rica at her presidential inauguration on May 8, 2026. (Credit: Amos Ben Gershom/GPO)
May 11, 2026, 12:31 pm
Costa Rica’s new president wants to open its embassy in Jerusalem
The move would reverse a decision by the Central American nation two decades ago to move its Israeli embassy to Tel Aviv
By Etgar Lefkovits
Then-Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev, left, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu inspect honor guards during their meeting in Astana, Kazakhstan on Dec. 14, 2016. (Ilyas Omarov/AFP via Getty Images)
November 6, 2025, 6:44 pm
Kazakhstan set to join Abraham Accords
U.S. officials reportedly hope move builds momentum ahead of Saudi crown prince’s visit to Washington later this month.
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu embrace on the tarmac at ben Gurion Airport, Oct. 18, 2023. (Avi Ohayon, Israel Government Press Office)
August 18, 2025, 1:41 pm
DNC to vote on resolutions recognizing two-state solution, Palestinian statehood
Democratic Majority for Israel said it is “deeply troubled” that a “flawed, irresponsible resolution” was introduced “that will further sow division within our party.”
By Andrew Bernard
French President Emmanuel Macron talks to media in Berlin on July 23, 2025. (Christian Mang/Getty Images)
July 25, 2025, 8:20 am
Emmanuel Macron: France will unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state this fall
Israeli and U.S. officials said the move “rewards terror” and “serves Hamas propaganda.”
By Philissa Cramer
U.S. President Donald Trump, accompanied by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaks during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on April 7, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
May 6, 2025, 9:59 pm
US reaches truce with Houthis hours after Israel bombs their airport in Yemen
Israel was reportedly not notified of the ceasefire in advance.
By Ben Sales
U.S. President Donald Trump, accompanied by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaks during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on April 7, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
April 17, 2025, 9:49 am
Report: Trump scuttled Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities
Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the White House was primarily to discuss Trump’s decision, the New York Times reported.
By Philissa Cramer
President Donald Trump delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs during an event in the Rose Garden entitled "Make America Wealthy Again" at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 2, 2025. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images)
April 3, 2025, 12:07 pm
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ includes 17% tariffs on Israeli imports
The tariffs could increase prices on kosher food and Judaica.
By Philissa Cramer
Delegates at work at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. (UN Photo/Manuel Elias)
February 25, 2025, 9:24 am
U.S., Israel vote against U.N. resolution condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine
In the past, Israel has supported Ukraine at the United Nations.
By Ben Sales
Jerusalem (Photo courtesy of Pixabay)
October 19, 2022, 2:41 pm
In reversal, Australia won’t recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
The move quickly drew criticism from Israeli leaders.
By Philissa Cramer
Defense Minister Benny Gantz, right, presents US President Joe Biden with the wing of a drone intercepted by the Iron Beam laser defense system, as Prime Minister Yair Lapid (L) looks on at the Ben Gurion Airport, July 13, 2022. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)
July 14, 2022, 9:45 am
Signing ‘Jerusalem Declaration,’ Biden vows to use all US power to stop nuclear Iran
Washington, Jerusalem commit to continue to discuss Israeli-Palestinian relations, but only Washington ‘affirms longstanding and consistent support of a two-state solution’
By Lazar Berman
Joe Biden speaks to Holocaust survivors Giselle Cycowicz, right, and Rena Quint, left, during a ceremony at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum in Jerusalem, July 13, 2022. (Debbie Hill/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)
July 13, 2022, 4:06 pm
Biden kneels to meet with Holocaust survivors during visit to Yad Vashem
“We must never, ever forget because hate is never defeated, it only hides.” — President Joe Biden
By Cnaan Liphshiz
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