American-Israeli relations

These American teens ranked high in Israel’s Bible Quiz, in strongest US showing in 50 years

The International Bible Quiz is a centerpiece of Israel’s Independence Day festivities that was founded by the first prime minister, David Ben-Gurion.

Akiva Shrier wins the International Bible Quiz on April 19 in Jerusalem, Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holding a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office, January 27, 2026.

Viral memes are being weaponized to turn Americans against Israel - opinion

An IDF soldier holds a combined Israeli-American Flag

This war ended the old argument about America and Israel - comment

Officials listen to presentations on the work of the Gaza Executive Board during the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace on February 19, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Pay-to-play 'peace' board is a nightmare Israel cannot avoid - opinion


Do US airdrops in Rafah affect Israel's potential Gaza operation? - analysis

US involvement in Gaza is increasing, and this can have significant ramifications. It could put more pressure on Israel and lead to more scrutiny over future operations.

 SOLDIERS FROM the coed Bardelas infantry battalion train near the Israeli-Egyptian border.

Pentagon: Austin cites Hamas casualty numbers, but doesn't stand by them

More specifically, at the congressional hearing, Austin was asked how many Palestinian women and children had been killed by Israel, and Austin replied: "It is over 25,000."

 US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant hold a joint statements at HaKirya base in Tel Aviv on October 13, 2023

Blinken's fifth visit since Oct. 7 highlights Israel's importance to the US - editorial

For three months, America has admirably stood by Israel, even at the risk of a domestic political price for Biden.

 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken attends a press conference, during his visit to Israel, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel November 3, 2023

Is Ambassador Jack Lew really a friend of Israel? -opinion

The newly appointed ambassador to Israel has drawn praise from both right and left. But his record in the Obama administration should raise concerns.

 JACK LEW testifies last month before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing on his nomination to become the next US ambassador to Israel.

Letters to the Editor, November 13, 2023: Spielberg's Indifference

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

 Letters

American Jews and allies: Go to DC and march for Israel - editorial

There has never been a time in recent memory in which American support for Israel has been more critical.

  Kay and Hannah Dubrow attend a "Stand with Israel" rally at Freedom Plaza in Washington, U.S., October 13, 2023.

Biden: We have no higher priority than freeing the hostages

In 2011, Israel swapped hundreds of Palestinian prisoners to win the release of one Israeli soldier, Gilad Shalit, who was held for five years.

US President Joe Biden delivers remarks as he visits Israel amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 18, 2023.

Biden's visit offers solidarity during unprecedented times - editorial

In this moment of exceptional pain, the strength and endurance of the US-Israel alliance offers a traumatized Israeli populace a measure of solace.

 A view of a placard depicting US President Joe Biden at a demonstration by pro-democracy Israelis and Israeli Americans near the Intercontinental Hotel, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Biden on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, in New York, U.S., September 2023

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.