American-Israeli relations

Netanyahu doesn’t want to give up US aid, but he has no choice - opinion

Washington is quietly moving toward ending military assistance to Israel, and the consequences could be severe.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met recently with US Senator (R-SC) Lindsey Graham in Jerusalem. It is likely they discussed the issue of US aid to Israel.
Participants hold up posters of hostages as thousands of people attend the March for Israel on the National Mall in November 2023 in Washington, DC. Following October 7, American Jews mobilized more than $1 billion for Israel’s relief and recovery.

One people, two fronts: October 7 proved Israel and the Diaspora are inseparable - opinion

Cooperation between Israel and the US has reached new heights under President Donald Trump but the “special relationship” is at a crossroads. Trump and Netanyahu shake hands during a press conference at the president’s Mar-a-Lago club on December 29, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida.

As 53% of Americans view Israel unfavorably, alliance architecture must be rebuilt - analysis

HADAS LORBER, Michael Herzog, Eyal Hulata, Pnina Sharvit Baruch, Akiva Tor, at INSS Annual International Conference, February 25, 2025

‘Israel cannot put all its eggs in one basket’: A stable alliance faces growing scrutiny in America


Can Trump rebuild trust with American Jews in his second presidency? – opinion

Trump’s second presidency brings new hopes and concerns for American Jews, with calls for stronger engagement and action.

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump reacts as reporters ask questions aboard Air Force One during a flight from Las Vegas to Miami last weekend. In American Jewish communities, attitudes toward Trump are ambivalent, says the writer.

What are our choices if Iran sprints to obtain a nuclear weapon?

"If Israel concludes that it cannot effectively strike the Iranian nuclear program alone and needs the United States, its options become much more limited."

 Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump raises his fist during a "Fighting Anti-Semitism in America Event" with Dr. Miriam Adelson and Jewish leaders in Washington, U.S., September 19, 2024.

Trump's win should prompt some soul-searching within the Democratic Party - editorial

That being said, while there are expectations that Trump will continue this strongly pro-Israel line, Trump model 2024 is not necessarily Trump model 2016.

 Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump appears on a congratulatory billboard for the 2024 U.S Presidential Election, in Tel Aviv, Israel, November 6, 2024.

US presidential election 2024: Who has the better track record for Israel? - opinion

The 2024 election is critical for the future of US-Israel relations, as past actions shed potential light on future policies.

 HEN-SENATOR Kamala Harris attends a Senate committee hearing in 2019. That year, she voted against the Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act, which included authorization for the appropriation of funds to Israel, the writer notes.

Key moments and highlights from the Israeli-American Council Summit 2024

Keep up with the latest news from the Israeli American Council National Summit 2024.

 Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a "Fighting Anti-Semitism in America Event" with Dr. Miriam Adelson and Jewish leaders in Washington, US, September 19, 2024.

Austin praises Gallant as Netanyahu plans to fire defense minister - US official

"Firing an experienced defense minister like Gallant in the middle of a war in Gaza and possibly before a war in Lebanon would be a crazy move," a US official said.

 US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Israeli minister of Defense Yoav Galant hold a joint statements at HaKirya base in Tel Aviv on October 13, 2023.

Combat Antisemitism gala in Virginia Beach honors US-Israel military alliance

The event, which took place hours after the Houthi's attack on Israel, recognized the critical role the US Central Command has played in bolstering Israel’s security.

A commemorative mural symbolizing the enduring U.S.-Israel alliance unveiled yesterday, stands in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Biden spoke with Rachel Goldberg and Jon Polin after Hersh's death announced

Hersh had been one of eight remaining hostages who held dual Israeli-American citizenship.

 Rachel Goldberg, mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin who is being held hostage in Gaza, reacts next to her husband Jon Polin as they take the stage on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 21, 2024.

American Jews who would vote for Trump should have their heads examined - comment

He not only presents a clear and present danger to American Jews and Israel but to the world at large.

 Am arm dummy displays a design depicting Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump at the Mexico Tattoo Convention in Mexico City, Mexico August 17, 2024

Despite increased anti-Semitic incidents, Lakewood's Jews remain optimistic

Lakewood Mayor Raymond Coles told 'Maariv,' "The work of the ultra-Orthodox society in the city is amazing. It's my duty to ensure their safety."