Israel-US relations

Final tally of the House vote on Iron Dome funding bill, September 23, 2021. (Screen capture/C-SPAN)

Analysis

In the end, House Iron Dome fracas only showed Israel support not going anywhere

Serious alarm was voiced after Squad managed to delay funds’ approval; but a hurriedly arranged 420-9 vote to okay the aid 2 days later merely proved bipartisan backing is ironclad

Op-EdThe immorality of Democratic ‘progressives’ targeting Iron Dome

By David Horovitz

US National Security AdviserJake Sullivan speaks during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, August 23, 2021. (Susan Walsh/AP)

Israel, US said to discuss ‘plan B’ if Iran nuclear talks don’t resume

By TOI staff and Agencies

Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., speaks during a Senate Judiciary hearing on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, in Washington. (Saul Loeb/Pool via AP)

InterviewUnlike fellow Dems, Jewish senator Ossoff favors tight-lipped approach on Israel

By Jacob Magid

September 25, 2021, 3:37 am

In the end, House Iron Dome fracas only showed Israel support not going anywhere

Serious alarm was voiced after Squad managed to delay funds’ approval; but a hurriedly arranged 420-9 vote to okay the aid 2 days later merely proved bipartisan backing is ironclad

By Jacob Magid

From Top L-R Reps. Jesus Garcia, Raul Grijalva, Rashida Tlaib, Thomas Massie, Andre Carson, Marie Newman, Cori Bush, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Hank Johnson. (Composite/AP)

September 25, 2021, 1:23 am

US lawmakers who opposed or abstained on Iron Dome funding explain their vote

Many of those opposed blame rushed process, ignored procedures; some uncomfortable with high price tag; others point to Israeli ‘war crimes’

By Jacob Magid

Likud MK Nir Barkat speaks at the opening of an ancient road at the City of David archaeological site in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Silwan, June 30, 2019. (Flash90)

September 24, 2021, 4:26 pm

In Washington, ex-Jerusalem mayor lobbies against consulate reopening

Likud MK Nir Barkat says reviving mission to Palestinians would be major mistake that would signal support for dividing capital

By Lazar Berman

(L-R) Reps. Brad Schneider, Joe Wilson and Stephanie Murphy. (Composite/AP)

September 24, 2021, 1:13 am

Bipartisan Congressional bill seeks to boost US-Israel military cooperation

Legislation envisions creation of US-Israel Operations-Technology Working Group, which would allow for streamlining of military technology and intelligence cooperation

By Jacob Magid

Defense Minister Benny Gantz arrives at a cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, on September 5, 2021. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

September 23, 2021, 6:47 pm

Amid Iron Dome funding spat, Gantz says US remains Israel’s closest ally

Defense minister reiterates ‘shared values’ that underpin the relationship, days after Democrats shoot down earmark to reload anti-missile batteries

By Amy Spiro

September 22, 2021, 10:18 pm

Israel, US said to discuss ‘plan B’ if Iran nuclear talks don’t resume

At video meeting of strategic group, officials in Jerusalem reportedly pressed for an alternative to relying on resurrected 2015 pact, Washington suggested more sanctions

By TOI staff and Agencies

Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai arrives at the President's Residence in Jerusalem on June 14, 2021. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

September 22, 2021, 4:44 pm

Diaspora minister urges ‘long-term fix’ of Israel’s ties with Democrats

As Progressive lawmakers force delay in Iron Dome funding, Nachman Shai says US party’s ‘anti-Israel axis’ growing stronger, blames Netanyahu for ‘clearly’ siding with Republicans

By TOI staff

An Israeli missile is launched from the Iron Dome defense missile system, designed to intercept and destroy incoming short-range rockets and artillery shells, in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod, on November 12, 2019, to intercept rocket launched from the nearby Palestinian Gaza Strip. (Jack Guez/AFP)

September 22, 2021, 3:40 pm

The immorality of Democratic ‘progressives’ targeting Iron Dome

Those US legislators doing their utmost to deprive Israel of its first line of missile defense are opposing our civilians’ right to a shield against murderous terrorism

By David Horovitz

Then-Deputy Secretary of State Thomas R. Nides (center) talks to South Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan (right) in Seoul, South Korea, on February 29, 2012. (AP Photo/ Lee Jin-man, Pool)

September 20, 2021, 11:37 pm

Biden’s pick for ambassador to Israel to appear before Senate for confirmation

Wednesday hearing expected to go smoothly for Tom Nides, who has been holding talks with lawmakers from both parties and is not facing opposition

By Jacob Magid

September 20, 2021, 6:30 pm

Unlike fellow Dems, Jewish senator Ossoff favors tight-lipped approach on Israel

After staying silent following meetings with Israelis, Palestinians, US lawmaker indicates that public criticism early on would prevent building of necessary personal relationships

By Jacob Magid

FILE - In this Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 file photo, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, then-US President Donald Trump, Bahrain Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan react on the Blue Room Balcony after signing the Abraham Accords during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

September 17, 2021, 1:24 pm

Bennett cheers ‘groundbreaking’ Abraham Accords on 1-year anniversary

PM says Israel will work to develop ties with other nations in region; Blinken hosting virtual event with Israeli and Arab leaders to celebrate the normalization deals

By Agencies and TOI staff

US President Donald Trump, center, with from left, Bahrain Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan, during the Abraham Accords signing ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on September 15, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

September 15, 2021, 1:58 pm

Daily Briefing Sept. 15 – How are the Abraham Accords holding up a year on?

Jacob Magid assesses the future of normalization agreements between Israel and Arab countries, and Jessica Steinberg fills us in on the hottest cultural events coming up in Israel

By TOI staff

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a joint press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Qatari capital Doha, on September 7, 2021. (Olivier Douliery/Pool/AFP)

September 15, 2021, 1:08 am

Blinken to honor Abraham Accords with Israel, UAE, Bahrain and Morocco ministers

Virtual meeting celebrating one-year anniversary will not include rep. from Sudan, which has slowed progress of its normalization deal with Israel since initial commitment

By AFP and Jacob Magid

UN Ambassadors from Israel Gilad Erdan, from the UAE Lana Nusseibah, from the US Linda Thomas-Greenfield, from Morocco Omar Hilale, and from Bahrain Jamal Al Rowaiei at a New York event marking the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Abraham Accords, September 13, 2021. (Jacob Magid/ Times of Israel)

September 14, 2021, 12:57 am

‘We’ve only just begun’: Abraham Accords partners mark one year since signing

At anniversary event hosted by Israeli UN mission, countries tout growing ties; UAE, Morocco and Bahrain hail treatment of local Jews, US says it hasn’t forgotten Palestinians

By Jacob Magid

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Rome, on June 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool, File)

September 11, 2021, 10:15 pm

Lapid to Americans on 9/11 anniversary: ‘An attack on you is an attack on us’

Herzog recalls horror of attacks, salutes first responders; other world leaders offer messages of solidarity to Washington, saying attackers failed to destroy Western values

By Zeke Miller and Alexandra Jaffe