Tag: U.S.-Israel Relations
With Feinstein’s death, pro-Israel Senate makeup may be in jeopardy, experts say
The late Dianne Feinstein is often described as a fierce supporter of Israel throughout her more than 30 years serving as a California senator.
The Democrat was proud of her “strong Jewish heritage” and did...
Blinken to visit Israel, Saudi Arabia amid normalization push
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Israel and Saudi Arabia later this month amid a diplomatic push to bring the Sunni kingdom into the Abraham Accords.
The trip, which the State Department has...
Gallant to meet Austin in Washington
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant will meet with his U.S. counterpart Lloyd Austin in Washington later this month.
The two men previously met in Brussels in June and before that in March during Austin's visit to Israel.
The past...
Israel enters US Visa Waiver Program
Israel on Wednesday joined the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, which will allow Israeli citizens to travel to America for 90 days without a visa.
"This decision shows the strong ties between the two countries,” said...
Former US special envoy Elan Carr to lead Israeli-American Council
The Israeli-American Council has named Elan Carr as its new CEO, set to assume duties on Oct. 1. He succeeds Shoham Nicolet, IAC’s co-founder and CEO for the past eight years.
His history with IAC...
High-level delegation readies to join Netanyahu at United Nations
The Israeli government plans to send a high-level delegation to next week’s U.N. General Assembly in New York City, JNS has learned.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is going to meet with U.S. President Joe...
US embassy in Jerusalem again snubs Ben-Gvir and Smotrich
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich did not receive invites to the U.S. Embassy's annual Rosh Hashanah reception, continuing the Biden administration's snub of the two senior cabinet members.
According...
Blinken holds phone calls with Netanyahu, Abbas
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on the phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, according to Matthew Miller, spokesman for the U.S. State Department.
Blinken "reaffirmed the strength of the bilateral...
Lapid in Washington for high-level talks
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid arrived in Washington on Tuesday for meetings with senior U.S. officials, his office said.
The Yesh Atid Party chief, who served as interim prime minister and as foreign minister in the previous...
Israel completes purchase of DC home for its ambassador
Israel has completed the purchase of an official residence for its ambassador in Washington.
Michael Herzog will be moving into an 11-bedroom, 12-bathroom home with a listing price of $10 million, Jewish Insider reported on Thursday. It is...