US, Israeli civilian and military officials discuss cooperation alongside Israeli president’s visit to DC
The conversation revolved around the opportunities for strengthening security cooperation and enhancing stability.
Israeli president Isaac Herzog’s visit to Washington: Day one
In his meetings with the U.S. Secretary of State, congressional leadership and American Jewish leaders, the focus was on Iran and the Abraham Accords; Pelosi, Schumer invited Herzog to address a joint session of Congress.
Herzog heading to US, will meet Biden at White House
The Israeli president is also set to meet with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.
Fighting antisemitism saves lives, President Herzog tells CAM leaders
The rise of antisemitism around the world is alarming and collaborations are needed to fight it effectively, President Isaac Herzog said Monday while meeting with the Combat Antisemitism Movement’s (CAM) Advisory Board at his residence in Jerusalem.
Lighting a Candle in Hebron Beyond the Seventh Step
Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to the Tomb of the Patriarchs was a reminder of both Jewish rights and the intractable and irrational nature of a conflict that Palestinians don’t wish to end.
Disproportionate amount of Levites to serve in Israel’s new government
“But Israel will soon have Levites as president in Isaac Herzog, Knesset speaker in Mickey Levy & Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman, so it will remain a Leviocracy!”
Nicaraguan Jew Awaiting Aliyah Kidnapped and Beaten
Henry Carrillo, one of a group of 69 Nicaraguan Jews attempting to make aliyah, was assaulted and then kidnapped on his way to synagogue.
Herzog Appointment as Jewish Agency Head: Setback to Netanyahu
On Sunday, the board of Governors of the Jewish Agency unanimously approved the appointment of Yitzchak “Buzi” Herzog as chairman for four years in what many see as a serious setback for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
‘Welcome to the United States Embassy in Jerusalem, Israel’
Ambassador David Friedman welcomed a jubilant crowd to the United States embassy in Jerusalem, Israel, drawing a first standing ovation at the words ‘Jerusalem, Israel.’
Pence Scheduled to Address Knesset January 22 Barring Changes
United States Vice President Michael Pence, his wife Karen, and a delegation of more than 150 US officials will visit the Knesset on Monday, January 22, as guests of Speaker Yuli Edelstein. The VP, who also serves as President of the US Senate, will address a special session of the Israeli parliament.