U.S.-Israel Relations
News about governmental relations between Israel and the United States
“Any attempt by kangaroo court prosecutor Karim Khan to threaten the U.S. or our allies should be seen as an act of aggression,” Sen. Tom Cotton.
A State Department spokesman said that Foggy Bottom will “make our judgments” based on U.S. interests on any potential abstentions on votes at the global body.
“In recent days, I have spoken three times with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump,” the prime minister revealed.
The delay in delivering 134 D9 bulldozers will likely delay completion of the Gaza buffer zone.
The Israeli defense minister told his American counterpart that Jerusalem wants to work with the U.S. on this issue, “but Hamas is stealing the goods.”
Donald Trump’s victory on Nov. 5 was widely welcomed in the area’s Jewish communities.
“Yechiel Leiter is a highly capable diplomat, an eloquent speaker and possesses a deep understanding of American culture and politics,” the Israeli prime minister said.
During their conversation, Trump stressed his “love and support” for the Jewish state, the Israeli president said.
“I would say he expects them to end it by winning it,” Republican Party spokeswoman Elizabeth Pipko stated.
“One strong Trump, one Jewish state,” said Yesha Council leader Israel Ganz.
The two men “agreed to work together for Israel’s security and discussed the Iranian threat.”
“On behalf of the Jewish and democratic State of Israel, and all our people, I wish you much success,” the president said.