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U.S.-Israel Relations

News about governmental relations between Israel and the United States

Trump administration fast-tracks $650 million sale to Jerusalem, bypassing Congress days after launch of U.S.-Israel air campaign against Iranian regime.
The deal involves dozens of armored tactical mobility vehicles designated for maneuvering ground forces, as well as a full maintenance and sustainment package, according to the Israeli Defense Ministry.
“This moment will be judged in history as a moment of change that will bring a better future for all,” the U.S. ambassador to Israel said.
Hundreds of targets hit, over 30 Iranian ships destroyed and enemy missile attacks down sharply as “Epic Fury” and “Roaring Lion” enter sixth day.
Senior defense experts from JISS analyze the unprecedented Israeli-American military cooperation and examine continuing war scenarios.
“What happened inside Iran, the position of the U.S. president and the possibility of creating a combined operation created the need to move everything up,” Defense Minister Israel Katz said.
PMO says “Operation Roaring Lion” aims to neutralize Tehran’s nuclear and missile buildup, and preempt a large attack on Israel, U.S. forces and allies.
“Hopefully they’ll pick someone that realizes that they need to live and coexist in peace in the region and stop trying to destroy Israel and destabilize the region,” said the Pennsylvania senator.
“Fighting shoulder to shoulder with such a capable ally is a true force multiplier and a breath of fresh air,” said the U.S. defense minister.
“Keep going to the end—we are with you,” the American defense secretary told his counterpart.
The Israeli-American Civic Action Network stated that referring to Israel as an apartheid state “provides rhetorical cover to those who seek Israel’s destruction.”
Israel’s official X account shares Times Square video hailing Khamenei’s death in joint U.S.-Israel strike as “a first step towards a better world.”