U.S.-Israel Relations
News about governmental relations between Israel and the United States
The Israel Security Agency and Israel Defense Forces reportedly came out forcefully against including the Hamas-controlled enclave in the program.
“We will do everything we can to protect ourselves from Iran,” said the premier.
The group, led by Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security Ronald Moultrie, received an update on the threats from Hezbollah and Iran.
The letter was organized by Americans for Peace Now.
Israeli entry to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program depends on approval of the pilot.
For the first time in history, House and Knesset members will have “a forum to engage directly,” said the House speaker.
Amid reports on Saudi demands that Israel make “significant concessions” to the Palestinians before official ties are announced, Israel is signaling that the formula that worked for the Abraham Accords could work now too.
More than 50 U.S. service members will participate in this year’s exercise, according to the U.S. Defense Department.
“What I can say is they both agreed to meet in the United States later this year,” Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House press secretary, said of President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Gen. Michael Kurilla met with senior Israeli security officials in Tel Aviv.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin likewise reiterated that the “U.S. commitment to Israel’s security is steadfast and unwavering.”
“It’s really important that the sides get together, that they talk, and that discussion should not be over,” said Terry Wolff, a senior National Security Council official.
