US Israel

Preserving Israel’s military edge: Strategic steps for the Defense Ministry - opinion

Shifting regional alliances, major arms deals, and rising threats are putting unprecedented pressure on Israel’s qualitative military edge, and demanding a new strategy to preserve it.

(illustrative) A Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet performs during the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA on the opening day at Schoenefeld Airport in Berlin, Germany June 5, 2024.
IDF activity in southern Lebanon, April 15, 2026.

US releases details of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, Israel preserves right to self-defense

American Jews [Illustrative]

American Jews and responsibility for Israel - opinion

People march during a protest against US and Israel strikes against Iran, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in New York City, US, March 7, 2026.

Dozens arrested in NYC during protests against US support for Israel


Biden, Netanyahu speak as Israel prepares retaliatory strike on Iran

Gallant had been asked by Netanyahu to postpone his trip.

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

Trump spoke with Netanyahu about IDF strikes on Hezbollah

Trump was joined by at least one US Republican Senator on his call with Netanyahu.

 Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US President Donald Trump.

Former president Jimmy Carter reads the 'Post', resurfaced interview reveals

In a resurfaced interview on the anniversary of his birthday, the former president shared he reads 'The Jerusalem Post' and other Israeli media.

 CAMP DAVID, not Oslo: (from L) Egyptian president Anwar Sadat, US president Jimmy Carter, and prime minister Menachem Begin sign the Camp David Accords in the White House, 1978.

House Foreign Affairs Committee calls for WH to expedite arms sale to Israel

The GOP-led committee says that weapons have been waiting for final approval for months.

 U.S. Representative Michael McCaul (R-TX) speaks to reporters in the Longworth House office building on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, October 11, 2023.

Washington must release the brakes and defend Israel, the free world - opinion

It is time for the leaders of the free world to defend democracy, stop delaying arms shipments to Israel, and prevent future patchwork solutions to the region’s problems.

 US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin attends a press conference during a NATO defense ministers' meeting at the Alliance's headquarters in Brussels, Belgium June 14, 2024

What did Trump mean when he said 'Israel will not exist in two years'? - opinion

Existential threat to Israel may not be from Iran but from the Western assault – Harris’s greatest vulnerability.

 Kamala Harris and Donald Trump 11 September 2024

Unasked questions about US role in Israel-Hamas war - opinion

The Biden administration's policies regarding Iran and Hamas emboldened aggression, and Trump's 'peace through strength' strategy in the region is the favorable approach.

 Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a presidential debate with Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris hosted by ABC in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 10, 2024

Expert to TML: US prefers a dependent Israel over a self-sustaining ally

The US and Israel face diplomatic tensions in the 11th month of war after six hostages were executed in Gaza.

 US President Joe Biden seen over a wall of hostage posters in Tel Aviv (illustrative)

Blame Hamas, not Israel's government, Ron Dermer says

'Hamas has not agreed to any of the US-facilitated hostage deals; they are the sole reason there is no hostage deal in place.'

 Ron Dermer in 2019.

New hostage deal document reveal major changes since May agreement - report

A new hostage deal document submitted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, including changes to the original US proposal from May, has been released by Ynet.

 Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends an appointment ceremony of the Governor of Bank of Israel Professor Amir Yaron for another 5-year term, at the President's house in Jerusalem, December 18, 2023.