US/Israel relations
Nadav Tamir (Photo courtesy of Nadav Tamir)
November 21, 2024, 4:38 pm
‘American support is not a blank check’: An interview with J Street Israel’s Executive Director Nadav Tamir
"If we won’t end occupation, the occupation will end us.”
By Toby Tabachnick
Israeli soldiers seen at a staging area near the Israeli border with Lebanon, Oct. 1, 2024. (David Cohen/Flash90)
November 20, 2024, 10:32 am
Progressive Jewish groups back Senate resolutions against arms sales to Israel
In a shift, J Street is supporting the “resolutions of disapproval” proposed by Sen. Bernie Sanders.
By Luke Tress
U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris receive a briefing on a potential attack on Israel by Iran, Oct. 1, 2024. (Credit: Adam Schultz/White House)
November 18, 2024, 3:42 pm
Netanyahu says Biden’s counsel throughout the war was repeatedly off-mark
PM confirms that a ‘specific component’ in Iran’s nuclear program was hit in last month’s strikes, in Knesset speech repeatedly interrupted by family members of hostages
By Lazar Berman
A view of aid trucks carrying relief supplies from Turkiye have arrived in Gaza City as the Israeli attacks continue in Gaza City, May 8, 2024. (Mahmoud Issa/Anadolu via Getty Images)
November 13, 2024, 5:49 pm
US takes no action as deadline passes for Israel to meet Gaza’s humanitarian needs
In October, the Biden administration gave Israel 30 days to increase aid or risk cuts to military assistance.
By Ron Kampeas
An FBI agent listens to the operation pre-briefing for Operation Dead Hand in Los Angeles on Jan. 30, 2024. (Credit: Federal Bureau of Investigation)
November 13, 2024, 10:44 am
FBI captures suspect in leaked intel on IDF Iran-strike prep
Asif William Rahman was indicted on two counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information.
By JNS
Mike Huckabee at Trump Tower in New York City, Nov. 18, 2016. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
November 12, 2024, 4:53 pm
Trump taps Mike Huckabee, evangelical favorite, to be ambassador to Israel
If confirmed, Huckabee would be the first non-Jew to fill the role in 13 years.
By Ron Kampeas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shares with former President Donald Trump his autobiography at Trump's estate, Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach, Florida, July 26, 2024. (Amos Ben-Gershom, Israel Government Press Office)
November 6, 2024, 9:35 am
‘History’s greatest comeback’: Netanyahu congratulates Trump
“Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America,” he said. “This is a huge victory!”
By Ron Kampeas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) at the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem, June 26, 2024. (Amos Ben-Gershom/GPO)
June 26, 2024, 9:08 pm
In Jerusalem, Netanyahu thanks visiting Fetterman for ‘moral clarity, courage’
“We stand with Israel. I’m so sorry for what’s been done to this nation, but I'm just honored to be here today,” said Sen. John Fetterman.
By JNS
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., on March 7, 2024. (Credit: Cameron Smith/White House)
May 17, 2024, 10:51 am
House passes bill that would force Biden to release paused arms shipment to Israel
“The president’s threat to veto this legislation and Schumer’s refusal to bring it to a vote in the Senate are acts of betrayal to our closest ally in the region." — Mike Johnson
By Andrew Bernard
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan answers questions during the daily press briefing at the White House, May 13, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
May 15, 2024, 11:52 am
Top Biden official tells Jewish leaders: Claim that US withheld intelligence on Hamas from Israel is ‘not true’
"Helping Israel target the leaders of Hamas, and providing any information we have as to their whereabouts, is a top priority for us, and not a quid pro quo."
By Ron Kampeas
Israel Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks to troops at an Iron Dome battery in northern Israel, April 10, 2024. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)
April 18, 2024, 10:53 pm
Summer Lee votes no on Israel aid and against a resolution condemning Iranian attack
Iran fired more than 300 drones and missiles on Israel; Israel and allies intercept majority of them
By Toby Tabachnick
President Joe Biden meets with his top Cabinet and National Security officials to discuss Iran's attacks on Israel, at the White House, April 13, 2024. (White House)
April 16, 2024, 10:48 am
Iran’s attack draws Israel and US closer together after weeks of growing tension
Joining the U.S. military in assisting Israel in repelling Iranian drones were the militaries of  Britain, France and Jordan.
By Ron Kampeas
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi speaks to troops at the Nevatim Airbase in southern Israel, April 15, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
April 15, 2024, 10:50 pm
‘Squad’ members comment on Iran attack, condemning both Israel and Iran
Summer Lee: " "I condemn Iran's retaliatory strikes on Israel & Israel's strike on the Iranian consulate."
By JNS
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaking with attendees at the Republican Jewish Coalition's 2023 Annual Leadership Summit (Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons)
April 15, 2024, 10:39 pm
House to vote on foreign aid package for Israel and other U.S. allies, ending delay
In a rare joint statement, the Republican Jewish Coalition and the Democratic Majority for Israel referred favorably to the Senate joint Israel-Ukraine package.
By Ron Kampeas
Rep. Gregory Meeks (Photo by Kristie Boyd, Official House Photographer/U.S. House Office of Photoraphy, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)
April 11, 2024, 1:47 pm
Leading Democratic congressman says he wants ‘assurances’ before approving sale of fighter jets to Israel
Rep. Gregory Meeks is one of four lawmakers on Capitol Hill with the power to hold up weapons sales.
By Ben Sales
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