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


The Israel-America relationship is more crucial than ever - opinion

Every effort must be made to preserve stability in the West Bank and Jerusalem and find ways to strengthen the Palestinian Authority.

 SOLDIERS STAND amid the destruction in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, near the Israel-Gaza border.

Kirsten Gillibrand: Israel is a vital ally, and I'm proud to support it - opinion

In Israel, the US has an ally on the front lines of the fight against terrorism, nuclear proliferation, and an emboldened Iran.

 The writer (fourth from right) visited Yad Vashem during a trip to Israel earlier this year.

Adapting to US cultural norms: Tips for Israeli travelers post-visa waiver

When it comes to effective communication, Israelis and Americans differ significantly.

 JERUSALEM SCHOOLCHILDREN hold Israeli and American flags during a rehearsal for former US President Barack Obama’s visit to Israel in 2013.

An Israeli envoy looks back on 5 tumultuous and gratifying years in New York

The outgoing Consulate General of Israel in New York penned a farewell letter as he exits his post.

 Israel Nitzan, Israel's acting consul general in New York, places an Israeli flag in memory of the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, in a ceremony marking the tragedy's 20th anniversary on the Hebrew calendar, Aug. 31, 2021.

NYC vs. Israeli drones: Mayor Eric Adams says Israeli's are 'more advanced'

The NYC mayor said Israeli drones are more durable, fly longer distances and are used by Israeli police in more creative ways than by the NYPD.

 New York City Mayor Eric Adams is seen visiting the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem, on August 22, 2023.

George Santos blasts NYC Mayor Adams’ Israel visit

Santos said Mayor Adams' trip to Israel is nothing more than Adams running away from his responsibility to handle New York City’s newfound migrant crisis.

 US Representative George Santos (R-NY) walks to a vote on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, January 12, 2023.

US has military options for Iran's nuclear threat, CENTCOM air force chief tells 'Post'

Top official discusses regional missile defense, the threat from Iran, and US-Israel ups and downs.

 US LT.-GEN. and CENTCOM Air Force Chief Alexus Grynkewich (right) and IAF Chief Maj.-Gen.Tomer Bar.

Israeli-American relations over time, from President to President - opinion

Successive presidents have tried to duplicate Carter’s achievement, but only a few have come close to matching the scope of his breakthrough.

 THEN-PRESIDENT Shimon Peres meets with former US president Jimmy Carter, in Jerusalem, in 2009. Successive president have tried to duplicate Carter's achievement, but only a few come close to matching the scope of his breakthrough, says the writer.

The next chapter of America's economic relationship with Israel is in New Jersey

As Israeli-Americans find success in this country, they are leaving an indelible mark on New Jersey. It’s time to acknowledge the significant contributions Israelis have made here.

 Israel-New Jersey Map

Israel is the second-most pro-America country in the world, poll finds

Israelis have a more positive view of the US than Americans by some measures.

AMERICAN AND ISRAELI flags fly during a demonstration in support of Israel at the US Capitol in 2002.