Israel United States Relations

Israel's 'model ally' from Pentagon is key signal, even if downplayed by media - analysis

Washington signaled where it intends to anchor its Middle East strategy: in self-reliant partners willing to fight for their own security.

People walk past a projection depicting Israeli and US flags on the walls of Jerusalem's Old City on Oct. 22, 2025.
US VICE President JD Vance is seen at the Turning Point USA conference last week. His statements that the US will always be a Christian nation is nauseating in its inconsistency and undermining of the founding fathers’ intentions, the writer says.

America's separation of church and state maintains its strong bond to Israel - opinion

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a ceremony for the 70th cohort of military combat officers, at an army base near Mitzpe Ramon, Israel, October 31, 2024

Israel to spend $110 billion on independent arms industry, PM Benjamin Netanyahu says

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Kinetica Venture Capital signs strategic agreement with 8VC


How does Trump stump for Netanyahu from the Oval Office?

Netanyahu and Trump are both eyeing pre-election support from the other when the Israeli leader comes to Washington later this month.

PM Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington. (Brian Snyder/Reuters)

U.S. Palestinian mission to merge with Israel embassy in March

The decision to create a single diplomatic mission was announced last October by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who did not say at the time when this would take place.

THE US Embassy, taking pride of place in Jerusalem.

Steinitz says no need for U.S. concerns over Chinese telecoms investment

Asked about concerns over any potential information theft, he said: "We are good at protecting ourselves."

Containers are seen in this general view of the port of the northern city of Haifa April 23, 2013.

Bush’s Israel legacy: A mixed bag of positive steps but little warmth

“George H.W. Bush’s instincts when it came to Israel were very different from those of his predecessor,” he wrote. “Unlike Ronald Reagan, he did not have an emotional attachment to Israel."

Vice President George H.W. Bush gives his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana in this August 18, 1988 handout photo obtained by Reuters November 30, 2012

Column One: Jewish Federations, we need to talk

AMERICANS TAKE part in the annual Salute to Israel parade in New York City

Preserve bipartisanship

Turning Israel into a partisan issue is not the solution. Working to retain bipartisan support is.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shaking hands with US President Donald Trump at the Oval Office

The Americanization of Judaism

Steven Weisman examines the rise of the Reform movement in the United States.

A FAMILY prepares for Passover at their home in Wisconsin.

Camp lets Diaspora teens bond with Israelis their own age

Overall, the girls who participated had life-changing experiences.

Diaspora youngsters enjoy a Birthright Israel trip to the Jewish state.

Israeli dance comes to New York City's Central Park

Hundreds of people in New York take part in a dance class, performance and film, highlighting Israeli movement.

1,000 people in New York take part in a class, performance and film highlighting Israeli dance

Antisemitism exists in US politics

The fear of antisemitism should not be the only reason to connect to Israel and the Jewish people.

THOUGHTLESS HEADLINES. US newspapers need to think deeply about headlines that have flirted with antisemitism