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

Kinetica VC with 8VC's Alex Moore

Kinetica Venture Capital signs strategic agreement with 8VC


Michael 'Mike' Herzog, president's brother, is new US ambassador pick

Appointing Mike Herzog, viewed as one of Israel’s top security experts and also someone whose career has been apolitical, as ambassador is meant to send a message to Washington.

New Israeli Ambassador to the US, Michael Herzog.

Can Israel's political upheaval provide solid footing in US? - analysis

“Netanyahu decided to go all-in with Republicans. He has undermined the trust of Democrats.”

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Meeks drops plan to ask for delay of transfer of weapons to Israel

Meeks, a New York Democrat who just months ago pledged to leave sacrosanct defense assistance to Israel, promised greater oversight of arms sales, including to Israel.

The US Capitol building, which contains the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Israel, US to hold first virtual Strategic Consultative Group meeting

“The discussion will focus on regional issues, building on the close consultations between the two sides over the past several months.”

National Security Adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat speaks before joining an Israeli-US delegation to Bahrain, October 18, 2020

Erdan goes ‘Down South’ for Black History Month on first official tour

“As Israel’s ambassador to the US, it is very important to me to connect with all sectors of American society, and in particular with minority groups."

Israel’s ambassador to the United States, Gilad Erdan, took a three-day visit to South Carolina and Alabama to celebrate Black History Month.

Biden and Netanyahu talked, but what does it all mean? The scorecard

The scrutiny of the Biden-Israel relationship is just beginning.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with President Joe Biden on Wednesday evening.

US threatens to ban Israeli planes landing in America - report

Only El Al was granted an exception to continue flying into Israel despite the border closure.

The A330-900neo plane

White House: Biden looking forward to speaking with Netanyahu soon

"The president looks forward to speaking with Prime Minister Netanyahu. He's obviously somebody that he has a long-standing relationship with."

US President-elect Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Bill backed by Jewish vets would join US, Israel in PTSD research

The bill would establish a grant program for American universities and nonprofits to team up with Israeli counterparts to research post-traumatic stress disorder.

Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA) speaks about the formation of the Congressional Servicewomen and Women Veterans Caucus on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., May 15, 2019

Gantz thanks CENTCOM chief for Israel’s move to CENTCOM

Gantz told McKenzie that now, as part of CENTCOM, Israel can deepen cooperation with new regional partners and broaden operative horizons even further.

From R to L: Defense Minister Benny Gantz, Commander of the United States Central Command, General Kenneth F. McKenzie, Jr. and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi in Tel Aviv, January 29, 2021.