Israel us relations

Middle Israel: Who lost America? - opinion

When Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went to Congress and attacked from its podium America’s elected president, he antagonized half its political establishment.

US MIDDLE EAST envoy Tom Barrack ( pictured) has met with Iraq’s top judicial official three times in the past month, as Washington seeks to curb the influence of Iranian-backed militias in the country.
An American flag against a larger Israeli flag background.

With both countries' elections concluded, can Israel reset its US ties? - editorial

BURNING IMAGES of US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the war with Iran in April.

After America's midterms, the clock is ticking for Israel to bridge its political divides

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at a midterm campaign rally on October 28, 2026 in Kinston, North Carolina.

After vague midterm remarks, VP Vance must clarify what's next for US-Israel ties - editorial


Editor's Notes: Why JD Vance is beginning to sound more like Rahm Emanuel on Israel - comment

From JD Vance to Rahm Emanuel, American politicians are questioning the terms of US support for Israel. Jerusalem must prepare for a changing alliance, regardless of who holds power.

 US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a press briefing, the first since Karoline Leavitt stepped down as press secretary, at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, September 3, 2026.

Can Israeli leaders afford not to change after the American midterm results? - opinion

America has just demonstrated that its institutions are greater than its leaders. Israel must ask whether its own leaders remember the same truth.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a joint press conference in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2025.

US Democratic tsunami: Three major challenges facing Israel after Republican defeat - analysis

Trump's Iran strategy, Democratic control of Congress, and the 2028 presidential race could reshape Israel's relationship with Washington for years to come.

The US Capitol building, during the US midterm elections, in Washington, DC, US, November 3, 2026.

Record turnout, same deadlock: Who lost Israel’s election? - from the editor

Israel voted in record numbers, yet remains divided and without a government. The election settled little, if anything

Israelis turned out in their highest numbers since 1999 for the October 27 election, but the result left the country facing another uncertain round of coalition negotiations.

El-Sayed faces pointed Israel questions as Michigan Senate race heats up

Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed faces questions over Israel's right to exist as Haley Stevens backs his Republican rival ahead of the Senate election.

Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to the press in the spin room after taking part in a debate with Republican rival candidate Mike Rogers, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, US, October 8, 2026.

Clearing the shadow: Celebrated American Col. David ‘Mickey’ Marcus’s true contribution to the IDF

David “Mickey” Marcus (nom de guerre – Mickey Stone) was a rare Jewish graduate of America’s prestigious West Point Military Academy, and served in the US Army during World War II.

IDF CONVOY of supplies on the Burma Road to Jerusalem during the War of Independence, June 14, 1948.

Netanyahu warns Israel could face banking sanctions, prepares alternative financial system

Netanyahu says Israel is preparing alternatives to banking sanctions, including blockchain, and warns that US military aid cannot be taken for granted.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other officials on the day of the funeral service for late US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC,July 28, 2026.

Trump waited for favorable election polling before endorsing Netanyahu, sources say

In recent weeks, the American president had closely monitored Netanyahu's political standing and the balance of power between Israel's rival political blocs, sources told Maariv.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a special plenum session in honor of U.S. President Donald Trump at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament in Jerusalem, on October 13, 2025

Israel-US commercial relations strengthen after 80 organizations sign MoU to improve bilateral ties

The new initiative followed a summit organized by the Michigan Israel Business Accelerator (MIBA) and aims to improve economic and commercial cooperation between Israel and the US.

Pictures from the MIBA event announcing the US-Israel Innovation Exchange (USIIE).

Rubio spoke with Israel's Netanyahu on Monday, State Department official says

Rubio called Netanyahu from his plane while flying to Iceland from Washington, the spokesperson said.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the White House, July 28, 2026.