U.S.-Israel Relations
News about governmental relations between Israel and the United States
“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.
The U.S. delegation also included CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper.
The flag, measuring 26 by 36 feet, was raised in honor of the hostage agreement mediated by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The pro-Israel group mocked the former congressman after he called it “so weird.”
“The people of Israel regard you as the greatest friend and ally of the Jewish nation in modern history,” wrote Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana.
