U.S.-Israel Relations
News about governmental relations between Israel and the United States
Former U.S. Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt speaks to JNS about the Biden administration’s approach to the Israel-Hamas war, Iran and the Abraham Accords.
The treasurer described the purchase as “a sound investment.”
Biden “reaffirmed our shared goal to see Hamas defeated and to ensure the long-term security of Israel and its people,” according to the White House.
It’s “shocking” that a U.S. administration would push for a Palestinian state under ordinary circumstances, let alone after Oct. 7, said former U.S. Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt.
The vote revives chances to pass the foreign aid bill, with $14.1 billion for Israel, following the dramatic collapse of a bipartisan compromise effort.
The Israeli banks’ actions are “illegal and completely unjustified,” says international attorney and U.S. law expert Marc Zell.
“The lesson from the war in Ukraine and against Hamas is identical: Israel must significantly increase its arsenal,” said a former Israeli defense official.
Visiting Israel in 2014 was “one of the most formative and transformative experiences” in the N.Y. Democrat’s life, he told JNS.
A Politico story on Sunday claimed the president is “deeply suspicious” of Israel’s prime minister.
Israel pulled out because of concerns about potential retaliation against senior Israeli officials, according to Israeli media.
Under President Joe Biden’s executive order, U.S. individuals and companies are barred from providing any assets or services to Yinon Levi, David Chisdai, Einan Tanjil and Shalom Zicherman.
“If Trump was in power, the U.S. conduct would be completely different,” the national security minister said.
