American-Israeli relations

‘Israel cannot put all its eggs in one basket’: A stable alliance faces growing scrutiny in America

The alliance remains secure at the executive level but is now openly debated in the arenas that shape political consensus, where narratives, values, and identity carry growing weight.

HADAS LORBER, Michael Herzog, Eyal Hulata, Pnina Sharvit Baruch, Akiva Tor, at INSS Annual International Conference, February 25, 2025
A protester with the Main Street Alliance holds a sign outside the U.S. Supreme Court, as its justices are set to hear oral arguments on U.S. President Donald Trump's bid to preserve sweeping tariffs after lower courts ruled that Trump overstepped his authority, in Washington, DC, US, November 5

Israel, US in advanced talks on new trade deal to ease Trump-era tariffs on exports

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend a dinner at the White House. Trump will always support Israel because he rightly believes that preventing harm to Israel helps America, the writer affirms.

Donald Trump's commitment to Israel remains undeniable, a decade later - opinion

PRESIDENT ISAAC Herzog and US President Donald Trump in the Knesset in October: Granting Netanyahu a pardon and dropping all criminal charges against him would dangerously embolden Trump and weaken Herzog, the writer argues.

Pardoning Netanyahu would weaken Israel, empower Trump's interference - opinion


US presidential election 2024: Who has the better track record for Israel? - opinion

The 2024 election is critical for the future of US-Israel relations, as past actions shed potential light on future policies.

 HEN-SENATOR Kamala Harris attends a Senate committee hearing in 2019. That year, she voted against the Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act, which included authorization for the appropriation of funds to Israel, the writer notes.

Key moments and highlights from the Israeli-American Council Summit 2024

Keep up with the latest news from the Israeli American Council National Summit 2024.

 Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a "Fighting Anti-Semitism in America Event" with Dr. Miriam Adelson and Jewish leaders in Washington, US, September 19, 2024.

Austin praises Gallant as Netanyahu plans to fire defense minister - US official

"Firing an experienced defense minister like Gallant in the middle of a war in Gaza and possibly before a war in Lebanon would be a crazy move," a US official said.

 US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Israeli minister of Defense Yoav Galant hold a joint statements at HaKirya base in Tel Aviv on October 13, 2023.

Combat Antisemitism gala in Virginia Beach honors US-Israel military alliance

The event, which took place hours after the Houthi's attack on Israel, recognized the critical role the US Central Command has played in bolstering Israel’s security.

A commemorative mural symbolizing the enduring U.S.-Israel alliance unveiled yesterday, stands in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Biden spoke with Rachel Goldberg and Jon Polin after Hersh's death announced

Hersh had been one of eight remaining hostages who held dual Israeli-American citizenship.

 Rachel Goldberg, mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin who is being held hostage in Gaza, reacts next to her husband Jon Polin as they take the stage on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 21, 2024.

American Jews who would vote for Trump should have their heads examined - comment

He not only presents a clear and present danger to American Jews and Israel but to the world at large.

 Am arm dummy displays a design depicting Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump at the Mexico Tattoo Convention in Mexico City, Mexico August 17, 2024

Despite increased anti-Semitic incidents, Lakewood's Jews remain optimistic

Lakewood Mayor Raymond Coles told 'Maariv,' "The work of the ultra-Orthodox society in the city is amazing. It's my duty to ensure their safety."


Rep. Mike Lawler at JPOST Conference: US shouldn't force Israel to accept deal for political gain

"The United States and Israel share a very special relationship, and we want to continue to strengthen that relationship," Lawler said. 

 Congressman Mike Lawler speaks at the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, June 3, 2024.

New social media initiative from IDF reservists in the Israel-Hamas war

The new program, co-created by Israel-Is and Merit Spread, seeks to prepare IDF reservists to engage in digital activism for Israel through social media, helping their mental health.

Participants in Israel-Is program

Jewish House Dems decry Republican bill that forces delivery of suspended Israel aid

The legislation “imperils our diplomats” who are working to secure a hostage deal because it threatens to block military and national security funds, rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz said.

Members of the 118th Congress raise their right hands as they are sworn into office to serve in the US House of Representatives on the fourth day of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, US, January 7, 2023.