U.S.-Israel Relations
News about governmental relations between Israel and the United States
Noam Party wants state recognition of Jewish identity, and eligibility under the Law of Return, to be determined by “halachah.”
According to a notice published Wednesday by the U.S. Homeland Security Department kicking off a 60-day public comment period, the directive would impact all 42 countries participating in the U.S. visa waiver program.
The Knesset speaker met with House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sen. John Fetterman.
The Israel foreign minister was also expected to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, marking their fourth meeting this year.
Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with Trump on Dec. 29 at Mar-a-Lago in Florida.
The U.S. envoy was also scheduled to meet with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and the family of Ran Gvili, the last Hamas hostage.
They traveled to Washington to thank officials who were involved in securing the release of their sons’ remains from the Gaza Strip.
Mike Evans also chides the U.S. vice president for opposing Israeli annexation of Judea and Samaria.
The Israeli president said he was following with concern the growing anti-Israel sentiments among American youth.
A Christmas tree lighting ceremony was held at the capital’s YMCA.
Waltz is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog.
Sid Miller of the Lone Star State cited “shared values, shared security interests and a shared belief in the power of free people working together.”
