Defense Secretary Mark Esper wants to remove US troops from the Sinai Peninsula. Key Democrats and Republicans disagree. The chairmen and ranking members of Senate and House committees say the international force there is a lynchpin of the 1979 Israeli-Egyptian peace treaty. By Marcy Oster May 17, 2020 6:25 pm
Alaska lawmaker apologizes ‘for any offense taken’ after likening pandemic regulations to Nazi rules But State Rep. Ben Carpenter said he believes the comparison remains apt in a column published Sunday in Must Read Alaska, a right-wing website. May 17, 2020 5:31 pm
After more than a year and 3 elections, Israel swears in a new government — its largest ever The so-called emergency unity government was sworn in after more than a year and three national elections. May 17, 2020 3:38 pm
Senate legislation would expand COVID-19 projects with Israel to lessen dependence on China By Marcy Oster May 14, 2020 1:29 pm
Congressional letters urge Pompeo to protect Israel from International Criminal Court By Ron Kampeas May 14, 2020 1:17 pm
AIPAC urges US not to weaken ‘vital relationship’ with Israel even if it annexes territory By Ron Kampeas May 13, 2020 12:45 pm
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo makes 8-hour visit to Israel in first foreign trip since start of pandemic By Marcy Oster May 13, 2020 12:22 pm
Right-wing alliance won’t join Israel’s government coalition after saying Netanyahu offers fall short By Marcy Oster May 13, 2020 9:54 am
