U.S.-Israel Relations
News about governmental relations between Israel and the United States
“Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is saying, ‘If you push me too hard, you will get Netanyahu.’ Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas is saying, ‘If you push me too hard, you will get Hamas.’ It is full of contradictions,” said Professor Eytan Gilboa, an expert on U.S.-Israel relations.
Iran was a central discussion topic, with Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz sharing assessments of Iran’s nuclear program progress, as well as its regional destabilizing activities.
Washington and Jerusalem share information to fight terrorism, strengthen cybersecurity, foster trade and promote travel that benefit both constituencies, said U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the relationship between America and Israel is unshakeable, based on shared democratic ideals.
Report: The American president is likely to arrive in Israel at the end of June.
The U.S. secretary of state also reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to establish a consulate to the Palestinians in Jerusalem.
Some 80% of young Israelis and 70% of American Jews think that a strong Israel is necessary for the survival of the Jewish people.
The president “offered all appropriate assistance to our Israeli allies,” says the White House.
During their meeting in Jerusalem, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett discussed Iran, the war in Ukraine and the Palestinian issue.
Later in her career, the diplomat acknowledged her failures in forging peace with Israel, saying that while there are a number of different ways to deal with it, the “way for these two peoples to live together it is on the table, it has been there, and I think it requires the political will.
“I feel like it should be required for a member of Congress to go so they can see it, especially the ones on the other side of the issue,” said the 37-year-old Republican representing New York.
Begin Symposium kicks off in Jerusalem • Pastor John Hagee is awarded the Menachem Begin Support of Israel Award.
