us israel relations

 US Ambassador Mike Huckabee addresses the media outside the US Embassy in Jerusalem, May 9, 2025.

Huckabee: If France wants a Palestinian state, build it in the French Riviera

Hamas condemned Huckabee's statement in the Fox News interview, calling it a "flagrant disregard for the legitimate national rights of our people."

Syria, Lebanon could join Abraham Accords before Saudi Arabia

"I'm very upbeat about the potential for an Abraham Accord with Syria and Lebanon," the ambassador said.

Trump's visit to Middle East leaves behind confusion for Israel

The generous offer of advanced American arms, which Trump made to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was undoubtedly an unpleasant shock to Netanyahu.

Trump’s 2026 budget request includes plans for an Israeli-inspired ‘Golden Dome for America’

It’s part of Trump’s proposal for a massive $113 billion increase in Department of Defense spending, a jump of 13%, amid widespread cuts elsewhere. 

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
03/05/2025

‘The Jews are superior to us in everything’: Recording of former Egyptian president Nasser surfaces

In the recording, Nasser is heard acknowledging that the Arab world lacks the military capability to confront Israel.

 US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee at the Western Wall, April 18, 2025.

As Trump's eyes and ears in Israel, Huckabee’s role as ambassador will be vital

A conservative, Envangelical pastor, Huckabee has led thousands of participants on solidarity missions to Israel over the decades.

Brooklyn event with Itamar Ben-Gvir cancelled days before his US trip

The event featuring the far-right Israeli minister was to be hosted by Beis Shmuel Chabad, a Crown Heights synagogue.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
19/04/2025

Trump „entsetzt“ über Rückgabe der Bibas-Kinder, sagt Sicherheitsberater Mike Waltz

Waltz sagte, die Übergabe der Leichen der Bibas-Kinder ohne ihre Mutter Shiri zeige, aus was für verachtenswerten Menschen die Hamas bestehe und warum sie Gaza niemals regieren dürften.

Tariff-ic timing: Trump imposing tariffs on Israeli goods is shameful betrayal

What makes this decision particularly galling is the timing. On Tuesday, Israel officially removed all tariffs on American products.

 Yael Alexander, mother of hostage Edan Alexander, at the address to the press at Hostages Square in

What's behind the Hamas offer to release US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander?

Israel has been unable to get a deal with Hamas and has waited for the US to make the move.

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