Israel United States Relations

'Our special ally': Fetterman says he will leave Democratic Party if it stops supporting Israel

Fetterman's comments came after lawmakers defeated a measure to end US aid to Israel. Nearly all Republicans and a narrow majority of Democrats voted against the bill.

|ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF
HEROIC SUPPORT: Democratic Sen. John Fetterman (C) applauds as US President Donald Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress, in Washington, Feb. 24.
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.PremiumPremium

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

|ByNACHMAN SHAI
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

“I would say that the primary reason Iran has decided to renew attacks on the Persian Gulf states has to do with the balance of leverage in the ongoing negotiations," one expert says.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
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

Vance should understand that military assistance to Israel is not a one-sided burden on the American taxpayer. He should also examine the cost of the American military presence in the Middle East.

|ByDAVID BEN-BASAT

White House acknowledges protesters’ right to oppose Biden’s Israel policies

Dalton said Biden has been clear about his views on Israel needing to defend itself and have what it needs to defend itself in the face of an existential threat. 

JANUARY 25, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN
Staff and volunteers of Amnesty International USA, MoveOn, Oxfam America and Win Without War hold a vigil outside the White House calling for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Washington, U.S., December 18, 2023.

Two million Palestinians want to murder, rape Israelis - Smotrich

Smotrich: "Two million people wake up every morning with a desire to destroy the State of Israel and to slaughter, rape and murder Jews."

JANUARY 2, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
FINANCE MINISTER Bezalel Smotrich attends a discussion on the state budget, at the Knesset Finance Committee, in July. The state budget for 2024 and the next few years must be fundamentally redrafted, say the writers.

Houthis slam US-led naval force in Red Sea, threaten Middle East - analysis

Houthis aim to derail economic cooperation between the United States, India, the European Union, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates as new railway transport corridor is announced.

DECEMBER 19, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is greeted by U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Brad Cooper at Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Manama, Bahrain, December 19, 2023.

Gaza war must continue until Hamas is destroyed, Netanyahu tells Sullivan

Securing the release of the remaining hostages held in Gaza is one of the central objectives of the war, he said.

DECEMBER 14, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on January 19.

Biden: US gave military aid to IDF for Gaza war, but opinions can change

Biden, speaking at a White House reception for the Jewish Hanukkah festival, recalled his decades-long relationship with Netanyahu.

DECEMBER 12, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
US President Joe Biden delivers remarks during a Hanukkah holiday reception in the East Room of the White House on December 11, 2023 in Washington, DC, US.

Biden, Netanyahu walk political tightrope in Israel's war with Hamas - analysis

As time goes by and the death toll in Gaza mounts, so does internal pressure on the US president.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023ByKEREN SETTON/THE MEDIA LINE
A demonstrator holds a placard depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant during a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, as the conflict between Israel and Palestinian terroris group

Thousands rally in Times Square to demand release of Hamas hostages

Thousands of people packed Times Square for the event, bearing Israeli and American flags and photos of the 200 hostages held by the terror group.

OCTOBER 20, 2023ByLUKE TRESS/JTA
People gather for a demonstration at Times Square to express solidarity with Israel, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in New York City, U.S., October 19, 2023.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemns pro-Palestinian rally in Times Square

Ocasio-Cortez’s condemnation of the rally is notable because of her frequent criticism of Israel.

OCTOBER 10, 2023ByJULIA GERGELY/JTA
New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

The judicial reform debate doesn’t matter in the United States - opinion

The bilateral relationship is further strengthened by the fact that 14 US states have chosen to place contract representatives here to promote additional bilateral business relationships.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023BySHERWIN POMERANTZ
PARTICIPANTS AT the business summit included (from left): Co-chairs Sharon Vanek and David (Borowich) Yaari, the writer, Georgia Representative Sima Amir, and US Commercial Service Trade Counselor Mike Calvert.

New York Stock Exchange decorated in Israel's colors

The New York Stock Exchange honored Economy Minister Nir Barkat's visit by decorating with blue and white Israeli flags.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Economy Minister Nir Barkat at the New York Stock Exchange.