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 is sending mixed messages on Israel’s security in the West Bank - analysis

Not only is the US trying to intervene in the rules of engagement, but it is trying to tell Israel where to station its soldiers.

 People light candles during a vigil in memory of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed during an Israeli raid, outside the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, May 16, 2022

A two-state solution will maintain a Jewish and democratic state - Nides

Not once did he use the expression, "no comment." When commended for this afterward, he said that it was an expression that he hates.

Thomas Nides US Ambassador to Israel

Joe Biden to Yair Lapid: We will never tie Israel’s hands against Iran

“We will never tie Israel’s hands,” US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides said, quoting Biden. “We are aware of the danger from Iran.”

US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Yair Lapid meet on the second day of Biden's visit

Grapevine August 26, 2022: Happy anniversary

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 US AMBASSADOR Tom Nides (right) looks at the nano-Bible at the David and Janet Polak Visitors Center, alongside Technion President Prof. Uri Sivan.

Grapevine August 5, 2022: Rabbi of the Western Wall hosts Reform Jew

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 PREISIDENT RATU WILIAME M. KATONIVERE of Fiji being led into the President’s Residence by President Isaac Herzog.

Grapevine July 31, 2022: A legal right

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 SHIRA RUDERMAN (3rd from left) with some of her guests, Tzachi Hanegbi (6th from left), Nachman Shai and Tom Nides.

Grapevine July 1, 2022: Before and after

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Thomas Nides US Ambassador to Israel

Arizona governor plants ‘peace tree’ in Jerusalem Memorial Day ceremony

Doug Ducey is on a five-day visit to Israel that aims to bolster trade ties and boost tech cooperation.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (left) and KKL – JNF Vice Chairman Yair Lootsteen stand next to the olive tree planted by the governor at the 9/11 Living Memorial in Arazim Valley, Jerusalem, May 30, 2022.

Grapevine: Ambassador on Emek

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 The new US Ambassador's residence on Emek Refaim

US ambassador moving into new Jerusalem residence

The new US ambassador's residence is off of Jerusalem’s Emek Refaim Street. Previous ambassadors lived in a large home in Herzliya.

 The new US Ambassador's residence on Emek Refaim