U.S.-Israel Relations
News about governmental relations between Israel and the United States
Trump dodges question on fast-tracking weapons to Israel, day after Netanyahu asks Congress to do so
The former U.S. president and Republican nominee for his old job also urged Jerusalem to “finish up” the war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip quickly.
The verbal tongue-lashing by the longtime representative from California and former Speaker of the House highlights a widening rift between Democrats and Israel.
“The framework of a deal is basically there. We’re working out the implementation,” the senior Biden administration official told reporters.
The two leaders will look to fill “final gaps” between the sides, according to administration officials.
Amid a disturbing leadership vacuum in the United States and international institutions, moral leadership from the Jewish state is as critical as ever.
“For the forces of civilization to triumph, America and Israel must stand together,” the Israeli prime minister said.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid pans the premier for not mentioning the hostage deal, even though the first half of the talk was devoted to the 100-plus captives still being held in Gaza.
The Israeli prime minister thanked the United States for its friendship and support, and emphasized the need to eradicate Hamas and to counter the Iranian threat.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), a regular opponent of Israel, dismissed the appearance as “political theater on behalf of the State Department.”
“He left an indelible mark on me, just as he did on everyone who had the good fortune to know him,” the prime minister said.
“When America is stronger, we are stronger, and vice versa,” Gilad Erdan, the Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, told JNS.
“It’s foundation is cemented in the ties between our people,” said Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin.
