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Editor's Notes: Israel-US alliance after the aid is gone must become a partnership, not an MoU

Israel should stop talking like a needy recipient. America should stop pretending this is philanthropy. Both governments have decided the aid era is over, and that something new must come next.

US President Barack Obama (C-R), escorted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C-L), view battery of Iron Dome, short-range missile defence system during a welcome ceremony at Ben Gurion International Airport on March 20, 2013 near Tel Aviv.
US President Donald Trump gestures as he steps off Air Force One to board the new Qatari-gifted Boeing plane, enroute to the United States following his participation in the NATO Summit at Royal Air Force Mildenhall on July 08, 2026 in Mildenhall, England.

Withdrawal cannot be a gesture of faith: US, Israel must align on Lebanon - editorial

Former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel speaks at Tel Aviv University on July 8, 2026.

Rahm Emanuel: Democrats who support Israel can still lead the party to the White House

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

Trump says Netanyahu 'knows who the boss is,' as leaders discuss possible White House visit


Israel resumes tax revenue transfer to PA, US official says

Palestinian leaders say their ability to govern has been effectively blocked by Israeli restrictions, including withholding of tax revenues due under the Oslo Accords signed 30 years ago.

 US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testifies before a House Financial Services Committee hearing on "the State of the International Financial System,? on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., April 6, 2022.

White House National Security Adviser pleads with House Republicans to move on aid bill

The bill will help replenish Israel's air defenses so they're prepared against threats they face from Iran, and Iranian-backed militia groups like Hezbollah, Sullivan said.

 White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan takes questions during the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S. October 10, 2023.

Netanyahu selects Likud minister Ofir Akunis for Israel’s top diplomatic post in NYC

Akunis is a longtime member of Likud, a former Netanyahu spokesperson, and has served as a minister under several Israeli coalitions since 2015.

 Innovation, Science and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis (right) joins Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in tasting 3D-printed fish at Steakholder Foods on April 19.

Bipartisan support for Israel from the US should not be taken for granted - opinion

Joe Biden came to Israel’s assistance in October, just like Richard Nixon did 50 years ago. A Republican and a Democrat.

 US SECRETARY of State Antony Blinken meets with President Isaac Herzog at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, on Wednesday.

US House speaker slams Biden ahead of meeting with Knesset speaker

"There's an absence of leadership in the White House as President Joe Biden is attempting to dial down support for Israel," Johnson said. 

 Israeli family members of a hostage taken by Hamas wait for a meeting in Washington, US, February 6, 2024

US: Israel Allies Caucus co-chair Brad Sherman supportive of Biden executive order

Sherman doesn't think the order will impact Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu's relationship, which the congressman described as "good, warm, personal."

 U.S. Representative Brad Sherman (D-CA) speaks during an event with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen and members of the Taiwanese community, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., in this handout picture released on April 6, 2023.

White House push for two-state solution highlights gaps between US and Israel

Amid a war and with the constant need for American support, Israel would rather be drawing less attention in the domestic arena of US politics.

US President Joe Biden holds a bilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the 78th UN General Assembly in New York City, US, September 20, 2023.

White House still thinks genocide allegations 'unfounded' after ICJ ruling

"The right number of civilian casualties is zero," Kirby said. "But there's no indication that we've seen that validates a claim of genocidal intent or action by the Israeli Defense Forces."

 Israel's deputy Attorney-General for International Law Gilad Noam and British jurist Malcolm Shaw stand on the day the International Court of Justice (ICJ) rule on emergency measures January 26, 2024

US urges Israel to tone down Gaza war, Netanyahu vows victory

IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari said that the army is “not going to withdraw from Khan Yunis or anywhere else” in Gaza, adding that “military action takes time.”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden

Biden-Netanyahu relationship 'cannot be judged,' US' Kirby says

Kirby said the strength of Biden and Netanyahu's relationship can't be judged by the number of times they speak on the phone and he wouldn't read into the dates on the calendar.

John Kirby, National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications, answers questions during the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington, US, February 17, 2023.