American-Israeli relations

Trump: Netanyahu agreed to end $4 billion in US aid to Israel by end of 2026

Israeli defense sources expressed surprise as Trump's claim raises questions about how the two countries would end an aid arrangement that is formally set to run through 2028.

US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025
Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot is seen gesturing to the crowd following the 2026 elections October 27, 2026.

Eisenkot vows not to join Netanyahu government, even at Trump's request - report

An election campaign poster featuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alongside US President Donald Trump is displayed on a bus in Jerusalem, October 25, 2026

Trump says he saved Netanyahu from crushing election defeat - now, he wants influence - analysis

Otzma Yehudit party chairman and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir seen at his party’s election headquarters in Modi'in, October 28, 2026

Trump wants Ben-Gvir, Smotrich out of Israel's next government, US sources tell 'Post'


Mike Huckabee's visit to Shiloh marks new era in Evangelical ties to Israel - opinion

A new era, following on from the first Donald Trump presidential administration and the ambassadorship of David M. Friedman, is beginning.

 US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee makes an official visit to the Shiloh archeological site on May 7, 2025.

Israel should engage with Hamas directly, father of hostage Edan Alexander says

"I think we should engage back with them directly and see what can be done," the father said in an interview on Saturday.

 A photograph of hostage Edan Alexander, outside a Jewish community center in Alexander’s home town of Tenafly, New Jersey, US. December 14, 2024.

Dore Gold, influential diplomat and Netanyahu confidant, dies at 71

“He was endowed with unique intellectual integrity, capability for action, and genuine love for the State of Israel," Netanyahu said.

Dore Gold

Can Trump rebuild trust with American Jews in his second presidency? – opinion

Trump’s second presidency brings new hopes and concerns for American Jews, with calls for stronger engagement and action.

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump reacts as reporters ask questions aboard Air Force One during a flight from Las Vegas to Miami last weekend. In American Jewish communities, attitudes toward Trump are ambivalent, says the writer.

What are our choices if Iran sprints to obtain a nuclear weapon?

"If Israel concludes that it cannot effectively strike the Iranian nuclear program alone and needs the United States, its options become much more limited."

 Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump raises his fist during a "Fighting Anti-Semitism in America Event" with Dr. Miriam Adelson and Jewish leaders in Washington, U.S., September 19, 2024.

Trump's win should prompt some soul-searching within the Democratic Party - editorial

That being said, while there are expectations that Trump will continue this strongly pro-Israel line, Trump model 2024 is not necessarily Trump model 2016.

 Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump appears on a congratulatory billboard for the 2024 U.S Presidential Election, in Tel Aviv, Israel, November 6, 2024.

US presidential election 2024: Who has the better track record for Israel? - opinion

The 2024 election is critical for the future of US-Israel relations, as past actions shed potential light on future policies.

 HEN-SENATOR Kamala Harris attends a Senate committee hearing in 2019. That year, she voted against the Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act, which included authorization for the appropriation of funds to Israel, the writer notes.

Key moments and highlights from the Israeli-American Council Summit 2024

Keep up with the latest news from the Israeli American Council National Summit 2024.

 Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a "Fighting Anti-Semitism in America Event" with Dr. Miriam Adelson and Jewish leaders in Washington, US, September 19, 2024.

Austin praises Gallant as Netanyahu plans to fire defense minister - US official

"Firing an experienced defense minister like Gallant in the middle of a war in Gaza and possibly before a war in Lebanon would be a crazy move," a US official said.

 US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Israeli minister of Defense Yoav Galant hold a joint statements at HaKirya base in Tel Aviv on October 13, 2023.

Combat Antisemitism gala in Virginia Beach honors US-Israel military alliance

The event, which took place hours after the Houthi's attack on Israel, recognized the critical role the US Central Command has played in bolstering Israel’s security.

A commemorative mural symbolizing the enduring U.S.-Israel alliance unveiled yesterday, stands in Virginia Beach, Virginia.