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US Ambassador Mike Huckabee compares America-Israel alliance to marriage that cannot afford divorce

“When I hear people say, ‘Is it possible America and Israel will split apart and no longer enjoy this extraordinary partnership?’ I say, ‘No... we are not that stupid," Huckabee said.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee address a special Israeli-American Council (IAC) America 250 celebration in Israel, hosted by businesswoman and philanthropist Shari Arison.
 US ambassador to Turkey Thomas Barrack attends a meeting with US President Donald Trump and President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the Oval Office at the White House on September 25, 2025 in Washington.

Trump consolidates Middle East policy by appointing Special Envoy Barrack to Iraq, Syria - analysis

Members of the Jordanian Parliament sit in the plenum during a debate, Amman, December 1, 2011; illustrative.

'Israel' removed from Jordanian parliament minutes, proposing MP calls Israel 'enemy of Jordanians'

People stroll through the Grand Place (Grote Markt) near the Brabo Fountain in Antwerp, Belgium November 7, 2025.

US ambassador demands that Belgium drop ‘ridiculous and antisemitic’ investigation of mohels


Biden administration praises Rabbi Lando's stance on Temple Mount amid controversy

US Ambassador met with Rabbi Dov Lando in Bnei Brak, praising his opposition to Temple Mount visits and relaying President Biden's appreciation for his role in reducing regional tensions.

 Rabbi Dov Lando seen during a meeting to discuss the drafting of ultra-Orthodox jews to the IDF in the ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak, April 5, 2024.

Martin S. Indyk's diplomatic legacy: Lessons from Kissinger's Middle East strategy - opinion

It’s been a month since Indyk passed away. He will be sorely missed by his many colleagues and students in the United States and Israel. May his memory be a blessing.

 MARTIN INDYK speaks to the media as then-US secretary of state John Kerry looks on at the State Department, in 2013. Kerry had just named Indyk to serve as an envoy in Israeli-Palestinian talks.

There’s a risk US support for Israel could erode — Lew says

“There are risks in both the Right and the Left, of erosion on the margins, that only makes it more important for there to be bipartisan support,” Lew told an economic conference at Reichman U.

 Jack Lew, US ambassador to Israel, at a rally in Tel Aviv, May 18, 2024.

Netanyahu intends to replace ambassador to US, Michael Herzog - report

Herzog's tenure is expected to run out in four months, despite expressing interest in remaining in his position, according to the report.

 Israeli Ambassador to U.S. Michael Herzog takes part in the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, at the Nozyk Synagogue in Warsaw, Poland, April 19, 2023.

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

Former US Ambassador Thomas Nides stands to lend the company his valuable experience, which could give the Israeli company a leg up on its competition.

 Artificial Intelligence illustrative.

Jack Lew becomes 22nd ambassador of the United States to Israel

While still under the status of ambassador-designate, Lew hit the ground running by participating with Blinken in a meeting of Israel’s war cabinet.

 US Ambassador Jack Lew presenting credentials, November 5, 2023

50 Influential Jews: David Friedman - No. 27

The US ambassador to Israel under president Donald Trump, David Friedman was instrumental in the historic Abraham Accords and moving the US embassy to Jerusalem. He remains deeply influential today.

 Former United States ambassador to Israel David Friedman.

Advice for the next US ambassador to Israel - opinion

Where the US ambassador can and should be involved is on matters that improve the Israeli-US relationship and are in line with the challenges facing the two countries.

The US Embassy in Jerusalem

Ron Dermer and Michael Oren share similar backgrounds

Both men exemplify qualities of proud Americans and committed Zionists, men who gave up promising careers in the US, and their American citizenship, to live in and work for the State of Israel.

 Ron Dermer enters the Knesset plenum on December 29, 2022.

Thank you, Ambassador Nides - opinion

What made Nides special, however, was that during his tenure here he made himself approachable and encouraged people to communicate with him.

 US AMBASSADOR to Israel Tom Nides speaks at the Herzliya Conference, in May.