Israel United States Relations

US financial aid to Israel not politically sustainable after midterms, former Biden official warns

"I don't think any of the candidates [in the next Democratic presidential primary] will support the notion of financial assistance to Israel," Phil Gordon told The Jerusalem Post.

Philip Gordon, then-assistant to the President of the United States and National Security Advisor to the Vice President, speaks during the Herzliya Conference at Reichman University, June 24, 2024
Joint List party chairman Yousef Jabareen and supporters gather at the party’s election headquarters in the northern Israeli city of Nazareth, following the closing of polling stations on Israel’s general election night, October 27, 2026.

Progressive US Jews call for Israel’s opposition bloc to welcome Arab parties

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at a MAGA Inc. super PAC event in Sterling Heights, Michigan, US, August 31, 2026.

Vance defends Israel ties amid skepticism, says alliance is in America’s 'best interest'

A billboard with Iranian centrifuges illustrations and portraits of nuclear scientists killed in Israeli strikes is displayed on a street in Tehran, Iran August 29, 2025

The war over Hormuz must not replace the fight against a nuclear Iran - opinion


Biden, Netanyahu walk political tightrope in Israel's war with Hamas - analysis

As time goes by and the death toll in Gaza mounts, so does internal pressure on the US president.

A demonstrator holds a placard depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant during a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza, as the conflict between Israel and Palestinian terroris group

Thousands rally in Times Square to demand release of Hamas hostages

Thousands of people packed Times Square for the event, bearing Israeli and American flags and photos of the 200 hostages held by the terror group.

People gather for a demonstration at Times Square to express solidarity with Israel, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in New York City, U.S., October 19, 2023.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemns pro-Palestinian rally in Times Square

Ocasio-Cortez’s condemnation of the rally is notable because of her frequent criticism of Israel.

 New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

The judicial reform debate doesn’t matter in the United States - opinion

The bilateral relationship is further strengthened by the fact that 14 US states have chosen to place contract representatives here to promote additional bilateral business relationships.

 PARTICIPANTS AT the business summit included (from left): Co-chairs Sharon Vanek and David (Borowich) Yaari, the writer, Georgia Representative Sima Amir, and US Commercial Service Trade Counselor Mike Calvert.

New York Stock Exchange decorated in Israel's colors

The New York Stock Exchange honored Economy Minister Nir Barkat's visit by decorating with blue and white Israeli flags.

 Economy Minister Nir Barkat at the New York Stock Exchange.

Musk praises 'promising' Ramaswamy after call to reduce Israel's aid

Musk reacted to a post shared by former FOX News presenter Tucker Carlson showing a clip from an interview conducted with Ramaswamy.

 Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of Twitter, gestures as he attends the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris, France, June 16, 2023

US concerned about security threats to Israel amid judicial reform crisis

The greatest threat is to the airforce, where reserve pilots take weekly training flights in order to qualify as ready for combat.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu meets then-US vice-president Joe Biden at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem, in 2016. Netanyahu does not care that President Biden is displeased, says the writer.

Biden: Netanyahu must stop Israeli judicial reform - NYT

US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby and White House Press Secretary Karin Jean Pierre both refused to confirm an Oval Office invite for Netanyahu despite multiple public queries.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden

US House Bill backs Israel, defunds Iran deal, UN

The US House Appropriations Committee approved a security deal for Israel and refused to fund a deal for Iran.

 IDF arresting suspects in the West Bank.

Israel’s pursuit of terrorists in Jenin echoes US actions abroad - opinion

Whether terrorists are in Jenin, three miles from Israel’s border, or Somalia, 7,000 miles from America, they must be pursued.

 ISRAELI MILITARY vehicles are seen during clashes between security forces and Palestinians in Jenin.