Israel United States Relations

Thank you, America - but Israel cannot take your support for granted - opinion

From Truman’s recognition to today’s uncertainties, the US-Israel relationship remains vital, but not guaranteed

Eleven minutes after Israel declared independence on May 14, 1948, president Harry Truman recognized the new state, beginning one of the most consequential alliances in modern history.Premium
Vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, May 25, 2026.

Strait of Hormuz instability to remain Iranian leverage until final deal signed, experts predict

US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft are parked at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026.

JD Vance is wrong on US aid to Israel - here is what he failed to tell Americans - opinion

A bunch of Israeli New Shekel banknotes in the hand on the Bills background.Conceptual Image for Finance and Banking

How Israel’s new reporting rules change the olim tax holiday - opinion


IAF Chief Maj.-Gen. Amikam Norkin receives Legion of Merit

Norkin received the award in Washington the same day Hezbollah attacked an IDF vehicle in northern Israel.

Israeli Air Force Commander Maj.-Gen. Amikam Norkin stands alongside senior US Air Force officers in Washington

Why Israel errs in barring Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar - comment

Israel has nothing to hide regarding its policies and treatment of Palestinians – most of it is just and some of it is ugly.

Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar

Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib to visit Jerusalem, Hebron, Bethlehem, Ramallah

Tlaib and Omar are known to hold heavily anti-Israel positions.

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) shares a fist bump with Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI)

Congress tackles the anti-Israel boycott, but bipartisanship is fleeting

Israel, BDS and Jews are not going away this election season.

Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C

Over U.S. objections, Chinese firms step up their involvement in Israel

Israeli government officials estimate that in Israel alone, Chinese corporations have invested in or accessed projects worth nearly $15 billion.

Previous transportation minister Israel Katz and employees of the China Railway Engineering Corporation take part in an event in 2017 marking the beginning of underground construction work of the Tel Aviv light rail, using a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM)

U.S. investors in Israeli business to be eligible for special Israeli visa

The new program will take effect on May 1 and will be mutually applied to US investors in Israel and Israeli investors in the United States.

US passport [Illustrative]

Republican Senator Graham proposes U.S.-Israel mutual defense agreement

"An attack on Israel is an attack on the US," Graham told the RJC convention which is taking place in Las Vegas.

Lindsey Graham at CUFI summit

How does Trump stump for Netanyahu from the Oval Office?

Netanyahu and Trump are both eyeing pre-election support from the other when the Israeli leader comes to Washington later this month.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington. (Brian Snyder/Reuters)

U.S. Palestinian mission to merge with Israel embassy in March

The decision to create a single diplomatic mission was announced last October by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who did not say at the time when this would take place.

THE US Embassy, taking pride of place in Jerusalem.

Steinitz says no need for U.S. concerns over Chinese telecoms investment

Asked about concerns over any potential information theft, he said: "We are good at protecting ourselves."

Containers are seen in this general view of the port of the northern city of Haifa April 23, 2013.