US and Israeli officials react to blockbuster report that Israel knew Hamas was planning attack Sunday, December 3 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- In the wake of blockbuster new reporting that Israel was aware Hamas was planning a major terror attack more than a year in advance, American officials are continuing to assess that information while Israel plans to conduct its own investigation after fighting ends... Read More.
Protester sets self on fire in apparent ‘political protest’ outside Israeli Consulate office in Atlanta Friday, December 1 by ABC News(ATLANTA) -- A protester is in critical condition after setting themselves on fire in an apparent "political protest" outside an Israeli Consulate office in Atlanta, police said.The protester was outside a building that's home to businesses including the Israeli Consulate on Friday afternoon when... Read More.
US ‘still convinced’ Hamas used Al-Shifa Hospital as command center as Israeli raid continues Thursday, November 16 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- As pressure grows on the Israeli military to justify its ongoing raid of Al-Shifa, Gaza’s largest hospital, the White House is standing behind its assertion that U.S. intelligence shows Hamas was using the complex to shield a key command center and carry... Read More.
White House denies US OK’d Israeli raid on Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza Thursday, November 16 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The White House denied Wednesday that U.S. confirmation of intelligence that Hamas uses Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza as a control center had anything to do with the timing of the Israeli military operation there, which began just hours earlier."My delivery of... Read More.
Israeli reservists in US leave behind proud, worried families Friday, October 20 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- As a deadly Hamas attack on Israel unfolded last Saturday, Nadav Padan, a reserve general in the Israeli military who lives in New York, received a flood of messages from soldiers he knew in Israel, he said.Within hours, Padan decided to... Read More.
Quentin Tarantino visits Israeli troops to boost morale amid Hamas fight Wednesday, October 18 by ABC NewsAmid the Israeli counteroffensive to the deadly Hamas terror attacks, Oscar winner and Tel Aviv resident Quentin Tarantino has visited Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) bases to boost morale for the ongoing fight.According to posts on X, formerly known as Twitter,... Read More.
Israeli president highlights US-Israeli relationship, addresses antisemitism in speech to Congress Wednesday, July 19 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed a joint meeting of Congress Wednesday morning, highlighting the foundations of the U.S.-Israel relationship in addition to addressing antisemitism amid tensions between Israel and some members of Congress.Herzog received a standing ovation when entering the House chamber... Read More.
Biden hosts Israeli president amid tensions Tuesday, July 18 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden hosted Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the White House on Tuesday amid continued tension with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing government.The meeting with Herzog, whose role as president is largely ceremonial, and Biden's recent invite to Israeli Prime... Read More.
Progressive Democrats draw sharp criticism ahead of Israeli president’s visit Monday, July 17 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to the U.S. this week is causing some controversy -- with House Speak Kevin McCarthy as well as Democratic leaders and the White House strongly criticizing recent remarks from progressive Democrats.Herzog will meet with President Joe Biden on... Read More.
US wants Israeli ‘consensus’ on judicial overhaul, White House says, after Biden, Netanyahu exchange Wednesday, March 29 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. would like to see any decision on judicial overhaul in Israel in "keeping with a consensus" and based on the "broadest possible base of public support," White House spokesperson John Kirby said Wednesday.Kirby sent the message at the daily briefing amid... Read More.
