US Israel

'The Battle for the Jewish State': The ties that bind the US and Israel

Readers can assume that the author believes that her prescription for success in that struggle – an iron-clad US-Israel alliance – has a far greater chance with Trump as president.

How Benjamin Netanyahu projects power and influences US-Israel relations

This renewed agreement on policy for Israel and Gaza does not represent the strength of America but rather Benjamin Netanyahu’s influence, which spans from presidents Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump.

By BONNIE K. GOODMAN
22/03/2025

What will happen if US military aid to Israel needs to end?

Regardless of the reason, now is the time for Israel to address this issue head-on before a future Republican isolationist or Progressive Democratic president takes the initiative first.

Evangelical leader urges senators to confirm Huckabee as ambassador to Israel

Huckabee 'brings moral clarity, unwavering support for Israel, and will serve as the greatest US ambassador to Israel in history,' Friends of Zion Museum founder Mike Evans said.

Israel, Gaza and hostages get just brief mention in Trump’s address to Congress

He also briefly spoke of plans for a “Golden Dome” modeled off of Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system.

By BEN SALES/JTA
05/03/2025
American and Israeli Jews [Illustrative]

Just 33% of Democrats have a favorable view of Israel, Gallup poll finds

Previous polls taken during the Israel-Hamas war have shown that Democrats are more likely than Republicans to blame Israel for the fighting.

By BEN SALES/JTA
26/02/2025
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, February 17, 2025

Sa'ar: 'Troubling developments' regarding Iran's nuclear weapons

"There is an increased Iranian effort to smuggle money to Lebanon for Hezbollah, including via Turkey," the foreign minister said.

Warm and fuzzy statement from Netanyahu, Johnson devoid of plans for Gaza

While mentioning "a future for Gaza" and a "future for peace," Netanyahu did not speak of Trump's plans for the future of the strip. 

Israeli officials react to Trump's Gaza plan

Trump's plans to turn Gaza into a 'Riviera' were met with a split camp, with some praising his creativity, and others trying to return the focus back to the hostages.

Dueling messages for Trump, Netanyahu appear on DC streets ahead of summit

While targeting the same leaders, the message from the coalition of hostage families could not have been more different. 

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