'Israel must first and foremost be a sovereign state that respects its sovereignty and breaks free from any framework or system that enables or imposes dictates on its policy,' said MK Amit Halevi, who is spearheading the initiative.

In response, Netanyahu wrote on X: 'Thank you, President Trump!'

'Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. If it can be done diplomatically in a full way, the way it was done in Libya, I think that would be a good thing.'

American commentator expresses the view that the US' relationship with Israel is not merely strategic. 'There's something special about Israel, and I think we have a moral commitment to that land.'

'To deny that would be to make it very difficult for us to ever understand how to go forward in a relationship with them,' Gov. Mike Huckabee declared at the Senate hearing for his confirmation as US ambassador to Israel.

'First and foremost is the issue of Iran' and deciding the right strategy to attack 'the head of the snake.'

The president-elect reiterated his call for the Israelis in Gaza to be released before he takes office.

Ramallah is requesting ammunition, helmets, bulletproof vests, radios, night vision equipment, explosive disposal suits and armored vehicles.

'We have no interest in a conflict with Syria. We will determine Israeli policy regarding Syria according to the reality on the ground,' prime minister says.

'Biden tried to prevent us from winning this war in every way he could,' says Israeli historian Gadi Taub. 'Now that we’re winning in defiance of him, he’s pretending that he was with us all along.'

It also includes a provision that would bar the U.S. Department of Defense from citing casualty statistics from the Hamas-run Gaza Ministry of Health.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke to Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant Friday and told him that 'the U.S. will defend Israel if attacked.'

As the IDF prepares to enter Rafah, the last Hamas stronghold in the Strip, Biden has ramped up his criticism, going as far as characterizing the operation as 'over the top.'

These selfless people heeded the cry of Israel in its time of need and offered whatever they could.

“God bless you for protecting the nation of Israel,” President Herzog said of Biden on the airport tarmac.

Speculation had been rife about Biden’s possible trip to Israel, with three US officials earlier hinting at the likelihood of such a visit as early as this week.

In total, the data found that 96 percent of Americans said they had “”a lot” or “some” sympathy for the Israeli people, with just 4 percent saying they had none at all.

'This decision shows the strong ties between the two countries,' said acting U.S. Ambassador to Jerusalem Stephanie Hallett.

A 'little bloodied'? Try 2,656 dead Israeli soldiers.

Israel has been seeking acceptance into the U.S. Visa Waiver program for decades.

Mohammed bin Salman dismissed reports Riyadh suspended U.S.-led normalization talks.

Israel and the Middle East were not a focus, to say the least, during the US president's speech.

The audience wildly cheered the former South Carolina governor and UN ambassador who has proven to be a great friend of the Jewish state.

Washington should stop trying to interfere with what the Israeli government feels it must do in order to defend the people of Israel.

'U.S. commitment to Israel’s security is steadfast and unwavering.'

Israeli president highlights the bond and mutual reliance of the United States and Israel on each other, emphasizing the importance of their strategic partnership for regional stability and security.

Israel's prime minister is advised to follow in the footsteps of Israel's Founding Fathers – from Prime Minister David Ben Gurion through Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir – who realized that defiance of US pressure is critical to Israel’s national security policy.

The only other Israeli president to address a joint session was Herzog's father, Chaim, more than 35 years ago.

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MK Ariel Kallner, who drafted the bill, has made the issue of Israeli sovereignty throughout the entire Land of Israel a top priority.

'As a life-long friend and supporter of the State of Israel, I have worked my entire career to deepen and strengthen our partnership,' said the U.S. president.

The Jewish state may need to attack the Islamic Republic without U.S. assistance, says Yaakov Amidror.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin meets with top officials in Israel, including Netanyahu.

'I admire the heroes… for eliminating the terrorists in Nablus. Whoever harms Israel, we will reach them wherever they are and strike them with a crushing blow, without compromise.'

US to reject UN resolution demanding that Israel immediately cease all settlement activities in Judea and Samaria.

'We see you as a trusted partner in matters of our shared security and of course, advancing peace,' Netanyahu told the U.S. national security advisor in Jerusalem.

'I will be pushing back aggressively on things that we disagree with,' Nides stated.

American delegation to visit water desalination and purification facilities and a center for desert agriculture.

Palestinians have ramped up terror attacks on Israeli civilians in shooting and car-ramming incidents, prompting IDF raids of Palestinian areas.

The deal, which has been brewing for some time, comes after the US Department of Defense awarded Boeing a contract to supply the refueling planes to the IAF.