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Protesters outside US embassy demand US, Israeli action after Kurdish massacre

Several signs pointed to Israel’s close relationship with the Kurdish community. One read “Israel loves Kurdistan,” while others went further, openly calling for military action against the regime.

Around 50 protesters gathered outside the US embassy to protest against what they described as Washington's inaction in the face of the latest massacre in Syria carried out by the Sharaa regime, on January 21, 2026.
 Planes of Lufthansa

Lufthansa Group cancels overnight Israel flights as Iran tensions rise

The US Embassy in Jerusalem

US Embassy issues warning for citizens traveling to Israel, cites 'ongoing regional tensions'

US Vice President JD Vance at the Civil-Military Coordination Center in Kiryat Gat in October 2025.

Vice President JD Vance to chair US discussion on Iran - report


American olim in limbo as backlog at US Emabssy continues

As coronavirus cases are spiking once again across Israel, those seeking appointments with the embassy remain in a continued state of annoyance and uncertainty.

 At wit's end: Esther Esquenazi with her 10-month-old son

Jerusalem's legendary neighborhood for authors celebrates centennial

The lush and quaint Jerusalem neighborhood has held residents for 100 years, included S. Y. Agnon and Eliezer Ben Yehuda, and, lately, the US Embassy.

 A patron explores the Arnona library

Rockets hit Baghdad Green Zone hosting US embassy - security sources

Initial investigations indicate the rockets were targeting the US embassy but fell short.

SHI’ITE FIGHTERS launch a rocket last month during clashes with Islamic State on the outskirts of al-Alam, Iraq.

Grapevine July 9, 2021: Praise from Obama

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

REUVEN RIVLIN and artist Sigalit Landau unveil the bust she created of the outgoing president, at the President’s Residence.

Bennett: I won’t let Israel become a partisan political issue in the US

Congressman Meeks promised to "lock arms" with Israel on Iran and Hamas, when he spoke at the US Embassy's Jully 4th celebration.

Rep. George Meeks. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and US Chargé d'Affaires Michael Ratney are seen at a US Independence Day event at the US Embassy in Jerusalem, on July 6, 2021.

Donald Trump says more American Jews should have voted for him

Exit polls election night found Trump scored between 21% and 30.5% of the Jewish vote. He is also correct that an overwhelming majority of Orthodox Jews voted for him.

Former US President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, US February 28, 2021.

Netanyahu, unilateralism and the Palestinian conflict — 13 takes

Netanyahu began on a high note, with an outstretched hand to the Palestinians in 2009, but by the time he left office, a two-state solution seemed unfeasible.

People walk in front of a picture of former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Israel's parliament voted in a new coalition government, ending Netanyahu's 12-year hold on power, in Tel Aviv, Israel June 13, 2021.

Surf's up: US Embassy offers grant to youth-at-risk surf program

HaGal Sheli and the Young Mentors Program implement values ​​that the embassy wants to promote, including shared citizenship, diversity, empowerment and opportunities for all.

Participants in HaGal Sheli's Young Mentors Program.

32 Israeli companies at US FDI conference

While traditionally held in Washington D.C., this year's conference is held virtually for the first time.

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US Embassy in Israel to allow limited in-person appointments amid COVID

Services such as Passport, Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) and Federal Benefits (Social Security) appointments are now available to be scheduled in person.

A worker hangs a road sign directing to the U.S. embassy, in the area of the U.S. consulate in Jerusalem, May 7, 2018.