Thomas Nides

Ex-US ambassador Nides rejects Netanyahu’s claim Biden embargo killed IDF soldiers - interview

“The idea that somehow Joe Biden didn’t do everything he could to protect the state of Israel is not only insulting - it’s just plain wrong,” Nides said.

 Ambassador Tom Nides in his office at the US Embassy in Jerusalem.
 A rally calling for the release of the Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas in Gaza, marking 442 days since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas, at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, December 21 2024.

Two former sr. US officials from Biden, Trump admins call for return of hostages in joint op-ed

 Artificial Intelligence illustrative.

In the face of OpenAI disarray, AI21 fortifies leadership with former US ambassador

 BRAZILIAN PRESIDENT Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends a press conference at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, earlier this week.

Grapevine November 3, 2023: The war of words


US ambassador talks Israel policy, Russia-Ukraine, China-Taiwan issues

US Ambassador Thomas (Tom) R. Nides kindly agreed to an interview to explain current US policy on international trouble spots, particularly toward Israel.

 The writer, Walter Bingham, who at 98 is the oldest working journalist in the world, with US Ambassador Tom Nides.

US: We expect Allenby Crossing for Palestinians to be open 24-7

An initial plan to expand the hours had been set for September but then was put off until after the Jewish holidays in October. 

 US AMBASSADOR Thomas Nides presents his diplomatic credentials to President Isaac Herzog, in Jerusalem last year.

US official: We seek ‘equal treatment’ for all US citizens with Visa Waiver Program

Israel does not currently meet all the requirements to be included in the US Visa Waiver Program, including reciprocal visa-free travel for all US citizens.

 Israeli entry visa

Israel must prepare for a nuclear Iran - opinion

Israel will now have to make preparations for “Plan C” – defending itself against the threat posed by a nuclear Iran.

 US AMBASSADOR to Israel Thomas Nides greets Secretary of State Antony Blinken at Ben-Gurion Airport, upon the secretary’s arrival for a visit in March. US officials, including the ambassador, have openly stated they would not restrict Israel from acting against Iran if it felt compelled to do so.

Ambassador Nides on allegations that Israel ceded to Hezbollah over Lebanon gas deal: ‘Ridiculous'

US Ambassador to Israel denies allegations that Israel ceded to Hezbollah over Lebanon gas deal

 US Ambassador to the Israel Tom Nides on 9/28/2022.

Grapevine September 30, 2022: Congratulations! It’s a girl…..

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 ACTRESS MORAN ATIAS gave birth this week at age 41.

Allenby Crossing for Palestinians to open for 24 hours a day starting October 24

Israel had promised US President Joe Biden in July that it would expand the crossing's hours.

 Palestinians stand in line for passport control at the Allenby Bridge Crossing July 9, 2009

Nides: US continues to work with Israel to limit settlement growth

The US plans to spend $500 million for Palestinians in 2022, including on UNRWA for Palestinian Refugees.

 US Ambassador to the Israel Tom Nides on 9/28/2022.

Tom Nides: The influential middleman between the US and Israel

No. 4 on The Jerusalem Post's Top 50 Most Influential Jews of 2022: Tom Nides, President Joe Biden's man in Israel

 Tom Nides, the influential US ambassador to Israel.

US ambassador: Israel can make its own decisions on rules of engagement

Israel can decide for itself regarding its rules of engagement, US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides said.

 US Ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides at the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, September 12, 2022