Us israel relations

Israel ties, Iran war drove Trump voters to Democrats, Vance says after midterm defeat

"If you'd like to argue [the war] was worth it, that losing the Senate for the next 6 years was worth it, then do so. Argue it was a worthwhile cost. That's at least honest," Vance wrote.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at a campaign rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport in Swanton, Ohio, November 2, 2026.
A torn election campaign poster featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump is seen outside Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem, a day after Israel’s general elections, October 28, 2026.

Trump's military aid bombshell exposes Netanyahu's greatest failure - opinion

Bipartisan support in Congress has long been central to the US-Israel relationship, but changing attitudes among younger Americans and across the political spectrum pose new challenges.PremiumPremium

When Trump leaves in 2029, who will protect Israel? Its next PM needs an answer - opinion

Israeli soldiers walk near an Israeli Irone Dome defence system (L), a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, the MIM-104 Patriot (C), and an anti-ballistic missile the Arrow 3 (R) during Juniper Cobra's joint exercise press briefing at Hatzor Israeli Air Force Basel, on February 25, 2026.

US moves Patriot missile defense system from Texas to Israel ahead of possible Iran strike - report


Israel-Hamas War day 290: What is happening in Israel and Gaza?

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

 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. July 22, 2024.

Activists plan protests during Netanyahu's Washington visit this week

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

 Pro-Palestine demonstrators cross New Jersey Avenue near the U.S. Capitol, during a protest in Washington, U.S, December 17, 2023.

Rescued hostage Noa Argamani to join PM Benjamin Netanyahu's flight to US

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

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu greets former hostage Noa Argamani and her father.

GOP Jewish group backs Trump VP pick J. D. Vance - Jan. 6 defender, Christian Israel supporter

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."

 Republican US Senate candidate J.D. Vance arrives to speak to supporters at an election party after winning the primary in Cincinnati, Ohio, US May 3, 2022.

Biden has committed to bringing hostages home, but some Americans say he could be doing more

Of the 116 hostages thought to remain in Hamas captivity, eight are US citizens. Three are believed to be deceased.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden, accompanied by Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaks about Hamas’s attacks against Israel on October 7, at the White House, on October 10.

Unraveling the Gordian Knots: Gaza Conflict, Israeli Instability, and US Relations - opinion

Caught in a tangle: Gaza, Hezbollah, and Israel's internal strife — unravelling the complex knots of today's Middle East dynamics.

IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, June 23, 2024

While Israel should respect the US, it must do what's best for itself - opinion

While the Jewish state must always listen respectfully to its American friends, Israel must do what is best for Israel.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden, accompanied by Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaks about Hamas’s attacks against Israel on October 7, at the White House, on October 10.

Blinken rejects Netanyahu's claim of the US withholding more than one shipment of weapons

Blinken said that Washington was still reviewing one shipment of large bombs for Israel over concerns that they could be used in densely populated areas.

 (L-R): US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

US says Israel's use of weapons may have violated international law, but couldn't verify instances

The administration also acknowledged that after requests from the US and other governments, Israel acted on many steps to improve the volume of humanitarian aid entering Gaza.

People enter the State Department Building in Washington, U.S., January 26, 2017.

Let's not turn a deaf ear to US - analysis

US support is vital; it would be best if Israel does not ignore its concerns, says writer.

 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is welcomed by Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Mike Herzog, as he arrives at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel, April 30, 2024.