U.S.-Israel Relations
News about governmental relations between Israel and the United States
The sold out venue burst into loud cheers when seeing Israeli troops in Gaza and the hostages returning from Hamas’s captivity.
Bessent was said to have encouraged the right-wing Israeli minister to “fully embrace President Trump’s landmark peace deal.”
“I’m a friend of Israel but not of its current government, and AIPAC’s mission today is to back that government,” said Rep. Seth Moulton, who returned funding from the pro-Israel group.
Larisa Svechin, a mayor on the board, told JNS that “it’s important that those fighting antisemitism know that they’re not alone.”
“Every time the United States and Israel act together, as in Iran and Gaza, we win,” Israel Katz said.
The Israeli premier declined “due to the timing being too close to the start of the holiday” of Simchat Torah, his office said.
The U.S. president addressed Israel’s parliament for the first time.
Trump was scheduled to address a special session of the Knesset for the first time.
“Even those who believe we were forced to sign this agreement should not celebrate it,” Likud’s Amit Halevi said.
U.S. President Donald Trump has been nominated for Israel’s most prestigious award, the Israel Prize, usually given only to Israelis.
The American leader is scheduled to touch down hours after Hamas terrorists are to hand over the 48 hostages held in the Gaza Strip.
Ben-Gurion Airport gets facelift as round-the-clock preparations continue.
