Us israel relations

The most important step right now is making sure that "Israel can defend itself and that we, the United States, have in place the proper force to help them defend themselves,” John Kirby said.

The funding that Israel receives is so that it can procure systems that are being built now, but won't see them delivered until several years later.

Last March, Harris called for “an immediate ceasefire” in Gaza that would have thrown a lifeline to Hamas. She also warned Israel not to invade Hamas’s last stronghold in Rafah.

“This is not a clash of civilizations,” he said to applause at the opening, describing a world in upheaval. “It’s a clash between barbarism and civilization.”

As Netanyahu delivers his fourth congressional address, his political future is in peril. Facing public backlash, legal issues, and a divided coalition, many wonder if this will be his final address.

Trump's renomination boosts his appeal in Israel, but Israel must carefully navigate US politics to maintain bipartisan support and avoid the appearance of election interference.

Two hostages confirmed dead • IDF attacks Hezbollah targets in Lebanon •

Police expect a "large number of demonstrators" and were making additional security arrangements but said there were no known threats.

The culmination of Netanyahu's visit to Washington next week is expected to be his speech to Congress on July 24.

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."