Israel and the US

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U.S. comments on unrest in Israel

U.S. comments on unrest in Israel

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides defended his right to criticize Israel’s judicial overhaul program, as he pushed back at Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli’s past suggestion that he mind his own business. …

U.S. and Israel announce advanced technology partnership

U.S. and Israel announce advanced technology partnership

The United States and Israel announced on Wednesday a new advanced technology partnership ahead of U.S. President Joe Biden's trip to the region. "Today the U.S. President and the Israeli Prime Minister reaffirm their …

Biden and Blinken to visit Israel and Saudi Arabia

Biden and Blinken to visit Israel and Saudi Arabia

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Israel, the West Bank, and Saudi Arabia on July 13-16. He will accompany U.S. President Joe Biden. The are expected "to consult with Israeli, Palestinian, Gulf and …

Biden accepts Bennett invitation to visit Israel

Biden accepts Bennett invitation to visit Israel

U.S. President Joe Biden will visit Israel following an invitation from Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, according to Al Jazeera. While both governments confirmed that Biden had accepted the invitation to visit Israel in the …

Israel urges U.S. admin not to remove IRGC from terror blacklist

Israel urges U.S. admin not to remove IRGC from terror blacklist

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid issued a joint statement on Friday urging the Biden administration not to remove the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps from the U.S. blacklist of foreign terrorist …

Biden to visit Israel 'later this year'

Biden to visit Israel 'later this year'

U.S. President Joe Biden will visit Israel "later this year" after Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett invited him to the country, according to a readout of a call between the two on Sunday released by the White House. …

U.S. affirms 'endurance' of bilateral ties with Israel

U.S. affirms 'endurance' of bilateral ties with Israel

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris reaffirmed the "strength and the endurance" of the bilateral relationship between Washington and Tel Aviv during a meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid.  Speaking ahead of …

Biden congratulates new Israeli president on election

Biden congratulates new Israeli president on election

U.S. President Joe Biden congratulated Israel's new president Isaac Herzog on his election on Wednesday amid the potential ouster of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel’s parliament …

Biden tells Netanyahu he supports ceasefire

Biden tells Netanyahu he supports ceasefire

U.S. President Joe Biden, in a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, expressed his support for a ceasefire in the fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants, the White House said. "The President …

Blinken speaks to Israel FM, discusses violence in Jerusalem

Blinken speaks to Israel FM, discusses violence in Jerusalem

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday spoke to Israel's Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi and expressed his concerns over the escalating violence between Israel and Palestine, including the rocket attacks by the latter. …

Blinken says he supports Israel controlling Golan Heights,

Blinken says he supports Israel controlling Golan Heights,

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that under current conditions he supports Israel controlling the Golan Heights, but appeared to question the legality of the Trump administration’s decision regarding the strategic …

Pentagon vows to help Israel keep military superiority

Pentagon vows to help Israel keep military superiority

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper pledged to help maintain Israel's military superiority in the Middle East, amid its concerns over a possible US sale of F-35 fighters to the United Arab Emirates. "A cornerstone of our …

Israel approves 'Trump Heights' settlement

Israel approves 'Trump Heights' settlement

Israel began preparations for a new settlement in the Golan Heights named after US President Donald Trump, following Israeli government approval on Sunday. "We will start today with practical steps to construct Ramat Trump in …

Pompeo travels to Israel amid coronavirus outbreak

Pompeo travels to Israel amid coronavirus outbreak

U.S. secretary of state Mike Pompeo has arrived in Israel amid the coronavirus pandemic to discuss U.S.-backed plans to annex large parts of the Palestinian territories. The single-stop visit – Pompeo’s first in nearly …