Israel us relations

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.

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

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

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


White House National Security Adviser pleads with House Republicans to move on aid bill

The bill will help replenish Israel's air defenses so they're prepared against threats they face from Iran, and Iranian-backed militia groups like Hezbollah, Sullivan said.

 White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan takes questions during the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S. October 10, 2023.

Netanyahu selects Likud minister Ofir Akunis for Israel’s top diplomatic post in NYC

Akunis is a longtime member of Likud, a former Netanyahu spokesperson, and has served as a minister under several Israeli coalitions since 2015.

 Innovation, Science and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis (right) joins Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in tasting 3D-printed fish at Steakholder Foods on April 19.

Bipartisan support for Israel from the US should not be taken for granted - opinion

Joe Biden came to Israel’s assistance in October, just like Richard Nixon did 50 years ago. A Republican and a Democrat.

 US SECRETARY of State Antony Blinken meets with President Isaac Herzog at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, on Wednesday.

US House speaker slams Biden ahead of meeting with Knesset speaker

"There's an absence of leadership in the White House as President Joe Biden is attempting to dial down support for Israel," Johnson said. 

 Israeli family members of a hostage taken by Hamas wait for a meeting in Washington, US, February 6, 2024

US: Israel Allies Caucus co-chair Brad Sherman supportive of Biden executive order

Sherman doesn't think the order will impact Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu's relationship, which the congressman described as "good, warm, personal."

 U.S. Representative Brad Sherman (D-CA) speaks during an event with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen and members of the Taiwanese community, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., in this handout picture released on April 6, 2023.

White House push for two-state solution highlights gaps between US and Israel

Amid a war and with the constant need for American support, Israel would rather be drawing less attention in the domestic arena of US politics.

US President Joe Biden holds a bilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the 78th UN General Assembly in New York City, US, September 20, 2023.

White House still thinks genocide allegations 'unfounded' after ICJ ruling

"The right number of civilian casualties is zero," Kirby said. "But there's no indication that we've seen that validates a claim of genocidal intent or action by the Israeli Defense Forces."

 Israel's deputy Attorney-General for International Law Gilad Noam and British jurist Malcolm Shaw stand on the day the International Court of Justice (ICJ) rule on emergency measures January 26, 2024

US urges Israel to tone down Gaza war, Netanyahu vows victory

IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari said that the army is “not going to withdraw from Khan Yunis or anywhere else” in Gaza, adding that “military action takes time.”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden

Biden-Netanyahu relationship 'cannot be judged,' US' Kirby says

Kirby said the strength of Biden and Netanyahu's relationship can't be judged by the number of times they speak on the phone and he wouldn't read into the dates on the calendar.

John Kirby, National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications, answers questions during the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, US, February 17, 2023.

Mothers of soldiers protest US interference in IDF efforts as Blinken arrives in Tel Aviv

The Mothers of Combat Soldiers Foundation demonstrated against US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's criticism of Israel and the IDF.

Demonstrators from the Mothers of Combat Soldiers Foundation displayed a banner showing the children of prominent US politicians as IDF soldiers in Gaza.