US Israel Relations

How fear of a US retreat from the Mideast is driving Netanyahu toward annexation
Dr. Eran Lerman of JISS: “American hegemony is crumbling before our eyes.”

US recognition of the eternal city as Israel’s capital and the Trump peace plan pave the way forward.

Prof. Efraim Inbar: The US and Israel are “on the same page” when it comes to the Iranian military presence on Syrian territory.

Major upheavals due to coronavirus pose challenges for US-Israel relationship
Dr. Eran Lerman of JISS: The next Israeli government will need to heal some
of the wounds to the best of their ability while sustaining bipartisanship.

The Jewish state’s relationship with the U.S. is stronger for resting on an informal basis; replacing it with a formal alliance would do no good and only anger the world’s other major power.

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.