Israel and the US

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Israel announces withdrawal from UN Human Rights Council

Israel announces withdrawal from UN Human Rights Council

Israel terminates its participation in the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) following Washington's decision, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said. According to him, the activities of this body are focused on attacks on …

Netanyahu to meet with Trump in U.S.

Netanyahu to meet with Trump in U.S.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on February 4, the two governments said. …

Trump's victory affects Ukraine and Israel - media

Trump's victory affects Ukraine and Israel - media

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump doesn’t take office for more than two months but he’s already shaping U.S. policy in two major hot spots: Israel and Ukraine, Bloomberg reported. A former Trump administration official said …

Netanyahu and Trump discuss Israel's security

Netanyahu and Trump discuss Israel's security

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephone conversation with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, the PM's office said. "The Prime Minister congratulated President-elect Trump on his election …

U.S. to send THAAD anti-missile system to Israel

U.S. to send THAAD anti-missile system to Israel

The United States said it will send U.S. troops to Israel along with an advanced U.S. anti-missile system to bolster the country's air defenses following missile attacks by Iran. U.S. President Joe Biden said the move was meant …

U.S. to help defend Israel against Iran's attack

U.S. to help defend Israel against Iran's attack

U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan, speaking to reporters at the White House, said the U.S. military coordinated closely with the Israeli Defense Forces to help defend Israel against this attack. "Today, …

U.S. backs Israel's invasion of Lebanon

U.S. backs Israel's invasion of Lebanon

The United States quietly backed Israel's military push against Hezbollah.  U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he spoke with his …

Israeli PM cuts short his US visit

Israeli PM cuts short his US visit

Netanyahu is returning to Israel from the USA ahead of schedule. The reasons for this decision have not been reported at this time.

US prepares to counter Iranian attack on Israel

US prepares to counter Iranian attack on Israel

The US is better prepared to counter an Iranian attack on Israel than it was in April, the Pentagon said. Washington will continue its efforts to de-escalate the situation in the region.

U.S. President presses Israeli PM on Gaza ceasefire deal

U.S. President presses Israeli PM on Gaza ceasefire deal

U.S. President Joe Biden, in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stressed the urgent need to conclude a Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal and pointed to upcoming Cairo talks as crucial, the White House said. …