U.S. Politics
Jerusalem Leaders Summit co-founder says momentum toward Mideast peace built up by the Trump administration “came to a sudden halt” under the Biden administration.
The department, often critical of Israeli counterterrorism operations, doesn’t criticize P.A. leader Mahmoud Abbas for praising killer of Israelis and Americans as a “heroic martyr.”
“I look forward to working with the new Israeli government to promote peace, security, and prosperity in the region,” said the U.S. secretary of state.
“Congratulations and good luck to the first Azerbaijani ambassador to Israel!” tweeted George Deek, Israeli ambassador to Azerbaijan.
Benjamin Netanyahu delivered the maiden speech of Israel’s new government, the sixth over which he has presided.
While peace with Riyadh is a top priority for Israel’s incoming government, there are many significant barriers in the way, despite the common interests the two nations share with regard to Iran, experts tell JNS.
The U.S. government is in violation of the 2018 Taylor Force Act, the plaintiffs contend.
The deadline to establish a coalition expired at midnight on Wednesday night.
Washington sends an early message to the presumptive incoming government in Jerusalem.
A reporter for the Palestinian Al-Quds newspaper continuously libels Israel during press briefings, and isn’t corrected by State Department spokespersons.
“And I made no bones about it from the very beginning: I will not be silent. America will not be silent. I mean it,” said the U.S. leader.
