us-israel relations

Ambassador David Friedman reportedly to gain more control over US relations with Palestinians

Plans are being made for a shift that would increase his discretion over the office that handles contacts with Ramallah, U.S. officials said.

Scaramucci gets surprisingly Jewish to stump for Trump in Israel

“A few more days here and I’d probably convert to Judaism,” Trump's former communications director joked.

Congressional bill would prevent US funding for Israel’s detention of Palestinian children

The legislation would require the secretary of state to certify annually that US aid has not been used to militarily detain, interrogate or abuse minors.

Global

US security officials arrive in Israel to discuss Syria border deal

Culture

Israel wants a big cut from the nonprofit behind those blue tzedakah boxes

Israel

US to withdraw from UNESCO by 2019 over anti-Israel bias, State Department says

Israel

When Jews wore burkas: An exhibit showcases unexpected Jewish fashion

Israel

Goldman Sachs CEO, Israeli minister join critics of US pullout from Paris climate accords

Watch

Rebel Israeli lawmaker snags selfie with Donald Trump

Israel

Jewish Israelis less certain of Trump’s support for their state, poll suggests

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