The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/us-afghanistan-relations/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png US-Afghanistan relations | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/us-afghanistan-relations/ 32 32 Taliban bans university education for Afghan girls, drawing global condemnation https://www.timesofisrael.com/taliban-bans-university-education-for-afghan-girls-drawing-global-condemnation/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 21:53:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2904043 US warns move violates previous commitments, will have 'concrete costs;' UN 'deeply concerned' at development; Kabul regime releases 2 US citizens it was holding

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]]> Survivors dig by hand after 1,000 killed in Afghanistan’s worst quake in 20 years https://www.timesofisrael.com/survivors-dig-by-hand-after-1000-killed-in-afghanistans-worst-quake-in-20-years/ Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:53:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2786007 International assistance hampered amid shunning of Taliban rulers following their takeover last year; UN rescuers striving to reach disaster-hit areas

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]]> Taliban urges against sanctions, seeks ‘good’ ties with US https://www.timesofisrael.com/taliban-urges-against-sanctions-seeks-good-ties-with-us/ Mon, 13 Dec 2021 09:29:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2665512 Foreign minister for extremist group that seized power in Afghanistan says women's rights will improve with gender segregation, pleads for Washington to give rulers a fair chance

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]]> Pentagon probe: Drone strike that killed 10 Afghan civilians did not violate law https://www.timesofisrael.com/pentagon-probe-drone-strike-that-killed-10-afghan-civilians-did-not-violate-law/ Wed, 03 Nov 2021 20:13:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2643802 Independent review concludes deadly bombing in final days of Afghanistan war not caused by misconduct or negligence, doesn't recommend disciplinary action

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]]> US offers condolence funds to families of 10 killed in errant Kabul drone strike https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-offers-condolence-payments-to-relatives-of-10-killed-in-kabul-drone-strike/ Sat, 16 Oct 2021 05:53:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2632935 Pentagon doesn't say how much money to be paid, but notes Defense Department also working with State Department to help surviving family members relocate to the US

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]]> Taliban says US will provide aid to Afghanistan, without recognizing new regime https://www.timesofisrael.com/taliban-says-us-will-provide-aid-to-afghanistan-without-recognizing-new-regime/ Sun, 10 Oct 2021 20:51:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2629725 Islamist group says Washington has agreed to help curb humanitarian disaster, but won't provide political support or counterterrorism cooperation following military takeover

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]]> Under Taliban’s watch, dozens of foreigners board commercial flight from Kabul https://www.timesofisrael.com/under-talibans-watch-dozens-of-foreigners-board-commercial-flight-from-kabul/ Thu, 09 Sep 2021 13:45:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2614024 First large-scale evacuation since US and NATO forces left Afghanistan marks significant breakthrough in coordination with country's new rulers

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]]> Over 24 hours in Kabul, brutality, trauma — and moments of grace https://www.timesofisrael.com/over-24-hours-in-kabul-brutality-trauma-and-moments-of-grace/ Sun, 05 Sep 2021 05:08:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2611996 Longtime enemies the US and the Taliban re thrust into a bizarre collaboration, and both sides had a stake in making America's last 24 hours in the country work

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]]> US military chiefs express ‘pain and anger’ at departing Afghanistan https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-military-chiefs-express-pain-and-anger-at-departing-afghanistan/ Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:21:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2610944 'As we look back as a nation on the war in Afghanistan, I hope that we will all do so with thoughtfulness and respect,' says US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin

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]]> US military investigating reports it killed 7 children in Kabul airstrike on IS https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-military-investigating-reports-of-civilian-casualties-in-kabul-airstrike/ Mon, 30 Aug 2021 17:24:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2608978 According to reports, 10 members of one family died when a US drone strike Sunday targeted Islamic State terrorists

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]]> Blinken estimates 1,500 Americans may still await evacuation from Afghanistan https://www.timesofisrael.com/blinken-estimates-1500-americans-may-still-await-evacuation-from-afghanistan/ Wed, 25 Aug 2021 21:19:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2606184 US secretary of state indicates end of month pullout deadline to be met but says work to ensure American's can leave country 'will continue, every day, past August 31'

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]]> Congressmen drop in on Kabul airport uninvited amid chaotic airlift https://www.timesofisrael.com/congressmen-drop-in-on-kabul-airport-uninvited-amid-chaotic-airlift/ Wed, 25 Aug 2021 05:29:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2605470 Representatives Seth Moulton and Peter Meijer, both military veterans, say visit was to push to extend August 31 evacuation deadline; White House said to be furious

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]]> 18,000 airlifted from Kabul chaos; tens of thousands desperate to follow https://www.timesofisrael.com/over-18000-airlifted-from-kabul-as-us-efforts-struggle-with-taliban-chaos/ Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:13:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2603033 Taliban fighters are surrounding the airport, there are bureaucratic complications, and Biden's August 31 deadline is fast approaching

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]]> Was Biden handcuffed by Trump’s Taliban deal in Doha? https://www.timesofisrael.com/was-biden-handcuffed-by-trumps-taliban-deal-in-doha/ Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:15:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2603002 The US president has blamed his predecessor for committing him to a troop withdrawal deadline; experts say the full picture is more complicated

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]]> UAE hosting Afghanistan’s ex-president ‘on humanitarian grounds’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/uae-hosting-afghanistans-ex-president-on-humanitarian-grounds/ Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:34:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2602082 Emirati foreign ministry confirms Ashraf Ghani is in the country; his whereabouts had been unknown since he fled Kabul in face of Taliban advance

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