#us-israel-relations

#us-israel-relations

"We are not a protectorate of the United States. Israel is the one that will decide on its security," Netanyahu said in a statement issued by his office as he headed into the meeting.

I think he felt like the Israelis were getting a little bit out of control in what they were doing and that it was time to be very strong and stop them from doing things that he felt were not in their long-term interests, Kushner replied.

"Gomez's letter also called for the "safe return" of detained Americans. Gomez's office said it is working with the State Department, the Israeli Embassy and other officials to secure Wilder's safety, provide her with consular access and medical care, and arrange for her eventual release and return to the U.S. In an interview with Democracy Now, Wilder spoke about her involvement with the flotilla, saying the vessel carried primarily medical and media workers."

"I am. I'm very confident," Mr Trump said.

If there is no change in direction from the Israeli administration, for the first time I would seriously consider that,

US political analyst John Mearsheimer argues that Israel attacked Qatar to preclude any closure to the war on Gaza. In the aftermath of an Israeli attack on Qatar targeting the leadership of Hamas, American political scientist John Mearsheimer argues, The Israelis are interested in making sure there are no negotiations that settle the conflict in Gaza. Mearsheimer tells host Steve Clemons that the United States and Israel basically act as a tag team, and despite a mild rebuke by President Donald Trump, the US supports Israel unconditionally.

Before departing for Israel, Rubio told reporters that while Trump was not happy about the strike, it was not going to change the nature of our relationship with the Israelis. But he added that the US and Israel would discuss its impact on efforts for a truce in Israel's war on Gaza. The president wants this to be finished with.

The United States has suspended visa approvals for nearly everyone who holds a Palestinian passport, the New York Times reported on Sunday. The restrictions go beyond those Donald Trump's administration had previously announced on visitors from Gaza. They would prevent Palestinians from traveling to the United States for medical treatment, attending college and business travel, the newspaper reported, citing unidentified officials.

AIPAC needs to register as a foreign lobbyist because they're breaking U.S. laws by donating to members of Congress and by taking them on a fully-funded trip to Israel.

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached catastrophic levels, with vital resources dwindling and the population suffering amidst continuous conflict and airstrikes.

"I was the first pro-Palestinian campus protester to be jailed by the Trump administration. The ongoing threat of deportation hangs over me despite my release."

In the greatest country on Earth, next to Israel, it's an honor to be able to make a difference, said Bruce, sparking controversy over U.S.-Israel relations.