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


US concerned about security threats to Israel amid judicial reform crisis

The greatest threat is to the airforce, where reserve pilots take weekly training flights in order to qualify as ready for combat.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu meets then-US vice-president Joe Biden at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem, in 2016. Netanyahu does not care that President Biden is displeased, says the writer.

Biden: Netanyahu must stop Israeli judicial reform - NYT

US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby and White House Press Secretary Karin Jean Pierre both refused to confirm an Oval Office invite for Netanyahu despite multiple public queries.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden

US House Bill backs Israel, defunds Iran deal, UN

The US House Appropriations Committee approved a security deal for Israel and refused to fund a deal for Iran.

 IDF arresting suspects in the West Bank.

Israel’s pursuit of terrorists in Jenin echoes US actions abroad - opinion

Whether terrorists are in Jenin, three miles from Israel’s border, or Somalia, 7,000 miles from America, they must be pursued.

 ISRAELI MILITARY vehicles are seen during clashes between security forces and Palestinians in Jenin.

No, Reform US Jews aren’t abandoning Israel - opinion

It is no secret that most American Jews mostly align to the Democratic Party. The Democratic Party is in no way anti-Israel.

 THE BIMAH at Temple Isaiah is adorned with both the US and Israeli flags.

Israel, US want to revive forum of five to discuss West Bank violence

The United States and Israel want to a hold a forum with representatives from Israel, Egypt, Jordan, the PA, and the US in hopes of finding a solution to the violence in the West Bank.

 Palestinians clash with Israeli security forces during a protest in the West Bank town of Al Ram, north of Jerusalem, January 27, 2023.

Iran attacks Israel through its Middle East proxies, Gallant tells Austin

Gallant emphasized to Austin how much the Islamic Republic stimulates attacks against Israel using proxies in Syria, Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank.

 Defense Minister Yoav Gallant shakes hands with US Secretary of Defense Austin Lloyd on June 15, 2023

'Just a clerk': Diaspora Minister Chikli denies criticizing US antisemitism envoy Deborah Lipstadt

Asked about the claims of the White House official during an interview with KAN radio, Chikli hinted in a very obvious way that the anonymous official was actually Lipstadt

 Amichai Chikli speaks at the AJC Global Forum in Tel Aviv, on June 14, 2023

Israel's FM attacks US VP Harris, says she doesn't understand judicial reform

Cohen said that the US vice president "would not be able to quote from a single clause from the judicial reform."

 (L-R) US Vice President Kamala Harris; Foreign Minister Eli Cohen

US deputy secretary reaffirms 'ironclad support' for Israel’s security

Wendy Sherman and Ronen Levy discussed a range of global issues, including opportunities to advance regional integration through the Negev Forum and recent developments in Sudan.

 Wendy Sherman