U.S.-Israel relations

Despite Netanyahu’s pleas, top House Dems open to testing Iran’s new leader

The Israeli prime minister has lobbied hard to persuade lawmakers that the new Iranian president’s moderation is just a ploy to buy time. But top Democrats don’t agree.

Kerry briefs Jewish leaders on peace talks

Secretary of State John Kerry and National Security Adviser Susan Rice briefed Jewish leaders on resumed Palestinian-Israeli peace talks.

Israeli embassy, lawmakers wrangle over Muslim- and Arab-Americans’ entry to Israel

Israel’s embassy in Washington exchanged letters with a group of U.S. Congressmen who sought answers about the treatment of Arab and Muslim Americans at Israel’s borders.

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