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Trump's Gaza plan balances between IDF's operational freedom, US's diplomatic efforts - analysis

Washington seeks to preserve a verified Hamas disarmament process as Israel maintains it must continue operations against active terrorist threats.

|ByIDAN KWELLER
IDF SOLDIERS operating in the Gaza Strip.
Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with President Trump in the Oval Office in Washington DC.

Maps of Syria, meeting Trump and Vance: What really happened behind Washington’s doors - analysis

The most important takeaway from Netanyahu’s Washington trip may not have been any single statement or announcement, but that Israel still needs to persuade the US of its position.

|ByIDAN KWELLER
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.

US-Israel alliance pushed toward a bitter Democratic split over Gaza war and Netanyahu

Support for Israel among Democratic voters has plummeted, candidates critical of Israel are winning Democratic primaries, and even moderate lawmakers are increasingly willing to challenge US support.

|ByREUTERS
DEFENSE MINISTRY Director-General, Maj.-Gen. (res.) Amir Baram, speaks at a Defense Export Controls Agency’s conference last November about the ministry’s strategic priorities for defense exports. These pertain to expanding activities in existing markets, establishing national leadership

'Mr. Security': Inside Amir Baram's mission to secure Israel's military future, defense ties

MILITARY AFFAIRS: As Israel's lead negotiator for a new US defense agreement, Baram is racing to replace decades of military aid with a long-term strategic partnership.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Netanyahu’s approval in US lowest to date amid Israel-Hamas war - poll

Gallup's tracking of Americans' views on Netanyahu since 1997 indicates a recent negative shift, with a 47% unfavorable rating against a 33% favorable rating.

JANUARY 8, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a press conference at the Defense Ministry in Tel Aviv.

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.

Israel is on a collision course with the US - opinion

The government needs to stop playing politics and instead outline a vision for the day after in Gaza.

DECEMBER 8, 2023ByYAAKOV KATZ
PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Tel Aviv, in October: Israeli officials know the diplomatic clock regarding the Gaza operation is running out, says the writer.

Political and military maneuvers shape Israel’s strategy against Hamas

The Israeli government balances intense military operations in Gaza with internal political challenges and strong support from the United States.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023ByDEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE
Israeli flags at the beach in the northern Gaza Strip, during an Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip, November 16, 2023.

Police arrest anti-Israel war protesters on San Francisco bridge

Organizers said 200 people attended the demonstration, which also called for an end to US military aid to Israel.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023ByREUTERS
A member of the security forces detains a person during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in San Francisco, California, US November 16, 2023.

Letters to the Editor, November 13, 2023: Spielberg's Indifference

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023ByLETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters

Taking a rare step, Biden to deliver Oval Office address about Israel

Oval Office addresses are rare and signify major crises.

OCTOBER 19, 2023ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks as he visits Israel amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 18, 2023.

Biden's visit to Israel: Displaying support and furthering US interests

It’s not every day that the president of the United States flies to Israel during a war to demonstrate his support for the Jewish state.

OCTOBER 17, 2023ByHERB KEINON
U.S. President Joe Biden makes remarks after speaking by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the situation in Israel following Hamas' deadly attacks, from the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, U.S. October 10, 2023.

Israelis are in the top 10 supporters of the NBA worldwide

Israel's large fanbase for the NBA can be thanks, in part, to the growing population of American and Canadian immigrants, or Olim.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A basketball passing through a hoop.

Biden invites Netanyahu to visit Washington before end of year

President Biden also touched on tensions and violence in the West Bank, emphasizing the need to take action as soon as possible to improve security.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
US President Joe Biden participates in a bilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the 78th U.N. General Assembly in New York City, US, September 20, 2023.