Dysfunction in Washington leaves Middle East without key US diplomats Having no US ambassador to Israel in place and Republicans holding up military promotions is a threat to democracy, experts say The Guardian - US · Oct 12, 2023
DC Insiders Praise Jack Lew, Reported Candidate For Ambassador To Israel Tom Nides' replacement, former treasury secretary Jack Lew, is being considered for the position of American ambassador to Israel. Zenger · Aug 16, 2023
Blinken Criticizes Senate For Delaying Diplomatic Nominees U.S. Secretary of State warns of national security risks as key ambassadorial posts remain unfilled Zenger · Jul 19, 2023
Tom Nides Discusses Challenges And Achievements As US Ambassador To Israel Outgoing US Ambassador to Israel reflects on complex role and accomplishments in wide-ranging interview. Zenger · Jul 14, 2023
Israel And U.S. Strengthen Bond As Allies Against Adversaries Israel and U.S. Celebrate Unbreakable Alliance on Israel's 75th Independence Year Zenger · Jul 4, 2023
US says ‘engaging’ with Israel after West Bank settler attacks White House comments come after US ambassador to Israel said Washington will not ‘stand by and watch settler violence’. Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2023
US ambassador to Israel Nides to leave post this summer -State Dept U.S. Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides will leave his post this summer after nearly two years in the country, a State Department spokesperson said on Tuesday. Reuters · May 9, 2023
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides to leave post this summer The U.S. ambassador to Israel post is one of the most sensitive diplomatic positions at the State Department. Axios · May 9, 2023
Israel’s Netanyahu rejects Biden’s call to ‘walk away’ from judicial overhaul Prime minister praises US president’s commitment to Israel but will not be swayed by ‘pressures from abroad’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2023
Israeli crisis continues as ‘fired’ minister apparently refuses to quit Questions raised over Benjamin Netanyahu’s control over coalition as he makes concessions to far right The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2023
Israel’s ‘Fired’ Defense Chief Hangs on as Netanyahu Hits Pause The Israeli defense chief whose dismissal by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu brought the country's political crisis to a climax is remaining in office until further notice, aides said on Tuesday, suggesting government indecision on how to proceed. Beset by unprecedented nationwide protests at his nationalist-religious coalition's signature plan to overhaul… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 28, 2023
Timeline: Israeli government's judicial overhaul plan and reaction Israel's politics has been thrown into turmoil by plans proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his new, hard-right government to overhaul the judicial system, a move which has prompted protests at home and concern among allies abroad. Reuters · Mar 27, 2023
Biden administration urged to block extremist Israeli minister’s visit Several groups and individuals are rallying against Bezalel Smotrich’s visit over his comments to ‘wipe out’ a Palestinian town The Guardian - US · Mar 7, 2023
Palestine’s Huwara should be wiped out: Top Israeli minister Finance minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for the destruction of Huwara that was the target of deadly settler rampage. Al Jazeera · Mar 1, 2023
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 1, 2023 Israel Arrests Suspects in Settler Rampage Described by General as ‘Pogrom’ Police have arrested six suspects over a settler rampage in the occupied West Bank earlier this week that an Israeli general described as a "pogrom" and which followed a deadly Palestinian gun attack. A Palestinian gunman killed two Israeli brothers on Sunday as they were driving in the occupied West…
Reuters · Mar 1, 2023 Israel arrests suspects in settler rampage described by general as 'pogrom' Police have arrested six suspects over a settler rampage in the occupied West Bank earlier this week that an Israeli general described as a "pogrom" and which followed a deadly Palestinian gun attack.
Zenger · Feb 28, 2023 Israeli Foreign Minister Calls On The United States To Present A Military Action Towards Iran Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen called on Washington to take steps to convince Tehran that the United States is not bluffing.
Al Jazeera · Feb 20, 2023 Mass protests as Israel moves ahead with judicial ‘reform’ Sweeping judicial changes, cornerstone of PM Netanyahu’s far-right government, to get first reading in Knesset.
The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023 Israel's Netanyahu advances judicial changes despite uproar Israel's government is pressing ahead with its contentious plan to overhaul the country's legal system
Reuters · Feb 19, 2023 'Pump the brakes', US envoy tells Netanyahu on judicial changes The U.S. envoy to Israel said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should slow progress on a judicial overhaul that could make it harder for Washington to help him promote ties with Saudi Arabia or deal with Iran.
Axios · Feb 15, 2023 Scoop: U.S. weighs further steps against West Bank settlements after Israeli announcement Israel's decision to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank came despite strong objections from the Biden adminstration.
Zenger · Jan 13, 2023 Knesset Committee To US Ambassador: Jewish Construction In The West Bank ‘should Continue’ Yuli Edelstein and Tom Nides speak about settlements, Iran and bilateral ties.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 13, 2023 US Envoy Visits Ramallah, Palestinians Demand ‘Urgent Solution’ Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh briefed the US envoy for Palestinian and Israeli affairs, Hady Amr, on the violations and unilateral measures taken by the new extremist Israeli government against the Palestinians. Amr also met in Ramallah with PLO Secretary-General Hussein al-Sheikh, who said he stressed the need for a…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 19, 2022 US Ambassador to Israel Chooses to ‘Pace’ Himself Before Judging Netanyahu US ambassador to Israel Tom Nides praised in statements on Monday the incoming Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and called for ‘pacing oneself’ and awaiting for Netanyahu's government's actions before judging his policy. Nides affirmed in a lengthy interview with Haaretz on Sunday that Netanyahu has a “very good” relationship…
Axios · Dec 7, 2022 White House holds sensitive meeting on approach to new Israeli government The government is set to include Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich — politicians known for their Jewish supremacist rhetoric.