U.S.-Israel Relations
News about governmental relations between Israel and the United States
The Israeli premier is set to be the first foreign leader to visit Trump during his second term.
Why the Rafah entry was delayed, where the heavy bombs withheld by the White House are located, and how Jerusalem persuaded Washington to support the invasion of Lebanon.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families,” said the Israeli opposition leader.
“Prime Minister Netanyahu’s historic visit to Washington will mark a significant moment in Israel-U.S. relations,” Ambassador Yechiel Leiter told JNS.
Among Jews, confidence in the U.S. president was especially high, with 18% saying he’d act in their interests “to a very great extent.”
Witkoff is expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli officials in Jerusalem.
While Netanyahu’s visit to the United States has not been finalized, the reported plans are for him to depart on Sunday.
“The region is safer when Israel has what it needs to defend itself,” tweeted Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar.
“We continue to mourn the innocent lives lost at the hands of Hamas terrorism since Oct. 7, 2023,” said the State Department.
As Trump’s revocation of Executive Order 14115 came into effect, the assets of 58 individuals and entities were “unblocked.”
Israeli sources privy to the most intimate forums reveal the behind-the-scenes relationships with the Biden administration through the Oct. 7 war.
The secretary of state said he looked forward to “addressing the threats posed by Iran and pursuing opportunities for peace.”
