Us israel relations

US moves Patriot missile defense system from Texas to Israel ahead of possible Iran strike - report

The US is moving a Patriot missile defense system from Texas to the Middle East as Washington and Israel prepare for possible renewed strikes on Iran.

Israeli soldiers walk near an Israeli Irone Dome defence system (L), a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, the MIM-104 Patriot (C), and an anti-ballistic missile the Arrow 3 (R) during Juniper Cobra's joint exercise press briefing at Hatzor Israeli Air Force Basel, on February 25, 2026.
Banner from the Likud campaing showing Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.

Netanyahu shows 'political desperation' in push for Trump backing, US sources tell 'Post'

This week, CNN’s Harry Enten presented Siena polling averages showing that Democrats’ lead among Jewish voters in New York on the congressional ballot had fallen from 49 percentage points in 2022 to 13 this year.

Editor's Notes: A break with Israel would hurt American Jews, too - comment

 US President Joe Biden meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office at the White House, July 25, 2024

US-Israel relationship may be irreparably damaged, former Biden official warns


GOP Jewish group backs Trump VP pick J. D. Vance - Jan. 6 defender, Christian Israel supporter

In 2022 while on a trip to Israel led by the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), Vance told The Post he'll be "as strong an advocate for the US-Israel relationship as anyone."

 Republican US Senate candidate J.D. Vance arrives to speak to supporters at an election party after winning the primary in Cincinnati, Ohio, US May 3, 2022.

Biden has committed to bringing hostages home, but some Americans say he could be doing more

Of the 116 hostages thought to remain in Hamas captivity, eight are US citizens. Three are believed to be deceased.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden, accompanied by Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaks about Hamas’s attacks against Israel on October 7, at the White House, on October 10.

Unraveling the Gordian Knots: Gaza Conflict, Israeli Instability, and US Relations - opinion

Caught in a tangle: Gaza, Hezbollah, and Israel's internal strife — unravelling the complex knots of today's Middle East dynamics.

IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, June 23, 2024

While Israel should respect the US, it must do what's best for itself - opinion

While the Jewish state must always listen respectfully to its American friends, Israel must do what is best for Israel.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden, accompanied by Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaks about Hamas’s attacks against Israel on October 7, at the White House, on October 10.

Blinken rejects Netanyahu's claim of the US withholding more than one shipment of weapons

Blinken said that Washington was still reviewing one shipment of large bombs for Israel over concerns that they could be used in densely populated areas.

 (L-R): US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

US says Israel's use of weapons may have violated international law, but couldn't verify instances

The administration also acknowledged that after requests from the US and other governments, Israel acted on many steps to improve the volume of humanitarian aid entering Gaza.

People enter the State Department Building in Washington, U.S., January 26, 2017.

Let's not turn a deaf ear to US - analysis

US support is vital; it would be best if Israel does not ignore its concerns, says writer.

 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is welcomed by Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Mike Herzog, as he arrives at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel, April 30, 2024.

Tale of two Joe Bidens: The mixed signals on his stance in Israel and Gaza - analysis

The president’s empathy was not reserved only for the Jews but also for the Jewish state, which he said saw the “ancient hatred of Jews” reenacted with horrific savagery on October 7.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden looks on during a presidential campaign event in Scranton, Pennsylvania, this week. ‘Mr. president, I believe you carry within you a deep emotional and spiritual commitment to the Jewish people and the State of Israel,’ says the writer.

Members of Congress threaten ICC if arrest warrants issued against Israeli officials - report

One Republican member of the House told Axios that legislation is being prepared in Congress to tackle such warrants.

 FILE PHOTO: An exterior view of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, March 31, 2021.

US, EU urge Israel not to spark regional war in Iran response

The US and the EU spoke out as the IDF has made a decision on how to respond but has not yet set the timing for when to take action.

 An anti-missile system operates after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel April 14, 2024.