US Israel Relations

Overlooked in the controversy regarding Trump, Omar and Tlaib, and Israel: The imperative of maintaining Israel’s sovereign decision-making.

The need to assign American soldiers to fight with Israel might undermine Israel's popularity in the US and constrain its freedom of action.

Israelis Debate Future of U.S. Military Aid.
Dr. Eran Lerman: it won’t be easy renegotiate the US-Israel MOU.

Netanyahu on New U.S. Secretary of State Pick: ‘We Will Work Very Well Together’
E. Navon and E. Lerman: Pompeo’s appointment will likely be positive for Israel
The Media Line, 15.03.2018

By leveraging its remarkable achievements in the fields most relevant to future conflicts, Israel can transition from dependence on the U.S. to partnership.

Harper and Pence have offered moral and spiritual leadership for the world. Their momentous Knesset speeches were epoch-making events.

Pence, longtime friend of Israel, to receive warm welcome in Jewish State. D. Weinberg of JISS: “Pence’s will echo Trump’s message of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, while keeping the door open to a diplomatic settlement down the road.” World Israel News, 21.01.2018

U.S. Embassy Relocation Possible within a Year, Experts Say. Dr. Emmanuel Navon: If Trump and Pence want to get things going they have to be very hands-on about it. The Media Line, 21.1.2018

Israel eagerly awaits Pence visit, Palestinians prepare boycott. Comment by David M. Weinberg

After recognizing Jerusalem, America’s next move should be banishing the EU from regional diplomacy.