As Biden Takes Office, U.S. Embassy in Israel Briefly Adds 'West Bank and Gaza' to Its Twitter
'This is not a policy change or indication of future policy change,' embassy spokeswoman says
David Friedman
David Friedman is Donald Trump's designated U.S. Ambassador to Israel.
During Trump's presidential run, Friedman was among the top advisers to say the president-elect would recognize united Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and implement Congress' decision to move the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem.
Friedman, an Orthodox bankruptcy lawyer who has for years worked for Trump and his real estate business, is positioned on the far right of the Israeli political map - more hardline in his views than Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Opinion The Debate on Israel-Palestine Has Been Exported, but the Conflict Will Be Solved at Home
Much of the discourse on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict today is happening thousands of miles away and increasingly dealing with abstract concepts
U.S. Envoy Ranks Recognition of Jerusalem as Trump’s ‘Most Important Achievement’ in Israel
In farewell remarks, David Friedman, a close associate of U.S. president, chose not to address last week’s violent riots on Capitol Hill
U.S. Sold Ambassador's Home in Israel for $67 Million, Record Shows
The Herzliya house, which appears to be the most expensive single residence ever sold in Israel, was allegedly bought by Netanyahu and Trump ally Sheldon Adelson
Giuliani Doubles Down on Jewish Soros Comments, Saying the Philanthropist Uses Judaism as ‘A Shield and a Sword’
Soros, a major Democratic Party donor whose Open Society Foundation funds liberal causes around the globe, frequently crops up as a villain in conspiracy theories, many with classic antisemitic tropes
Toughest Job in Israel? The Challenges Facing Biden's Future Ambassador
Joe Biden's new envoy to Israel will have to make it clear that David Friedman's days are over, without totally reversing some of the outgoing administration's steps
Rabbi Who Backed Far-right Group to Head Trump Mideast Investment Fund
Aside from renovating West Bank checkpoints, the Abraham Fund is seeking investors for Israel’s natural gas exploration, according to sources
Opinion Why Israel’s Settlers Aren’t Scared of Joe Biden
A Biden administration will end the unprecedented Trump White House access given to the settler movement and their ambitions. But history teaches us that whoever is in power, the settlers keep marching on
Netanyahu Says Will Continue to Discuss Annexation With U.S. as Israel Reaches Target Date
This comes on the date that Netanyahu has flagged for beginning the process of annexing parts of the West Bank despite continued international condemnation
Netanyahu Says 'Will Keep Working' on Annexation 'In Coming Days,' as Israel Reaches Target Date
After meeting with U.S. envoys, Israeli prime minister hints his government will miss a self-declared target date for planned West Bank annexation
The U.S. Ambassador to Israel's Residence Can Be Yours, if You've Got $87 Million
Former U.S. Ambassador Dan Shapiro says the house had 'served the United States well for several decades'
Trump Administration and Netanyahu Discussing 'Gradual' West Bank Annexation Plan
Such an approach is intended to allow several annexation installments without threatening Netanyahu’s coalition with Gantz or sparking the ire of Democrats
U.S. Lawmakers Urge Ambassador to Israel to Denounce Settler Violence
Dozens of Democratic Party members of Congress say U.S. Ambassador, known for his pro-settlement stance, should denounce violence committed by Palestinians and Israelis with equal strength
Analysis Late to Realize the Cost of Trump's Plan, Israeli Settlers Aren't Going to Pay
The 'Deal of the Century' has reignited the debate between the pragmatic settler faction and those who believe giving up the rest of the land represents nothing less than ethical bankruptcy
WATCH 'Jewish Illiteracy' Is the Biggest Threat to Diaspora Jews, U.S. Ambassador Friedman Says
Speaking at Haaretz's Judaism Conference, Trump's ambassador to Israel says lack of 'fluency' in Judaism is the 'greatest threat of all' ■ Isaac Herzog says Jewish Agency has handed out $6M in loans to Jewish communities, says 'no doubt' coronavirus will lead to aliyah uptick ■ Watch
U.S. Ambassador Calls on Israel to Block Chinese Moves Into 5G Network Market
Issue raised by David Friedman in talk with new communications minister, as Washington-Beijing tensions soar amid coronavirus crisis
Pompeo to Visit Israel as West Bank Annexation Looms, Report Says
U.S. envoy to Israel David Friedman says the Trump administration is ready to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank ‘within weeks’
U.S. Announces $5m Coronavirus Grant to Palestinians After a Two-year Freeze of Aid
The Trump administration 'is committed to assisting the Palestinian people and others worldwide in this crisis,' Ambassador Friedman says
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Prays at Western Wall in Violation of Coronavirus Guidelines
The prayer in which Ambassador David Friedman took part in included more than ten people. U.S. Embassy says he followed guidelines
Opinion The Dangerous Irony of Letting David Friedman Carve Up the West Bank
Letting a religious zealot like Ambassador Friedman decide the future of the West Bank is like allowing the NRA chief to distribute the U.S. army's rifles among the most fanatical gun enthusiasts
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Friedman to Lead Joint Committee on Settlement Annexation
Trump confirms that David Friedman and his policy adviser will take part in a committee to examine and determine the post-annexation map of Israel and the Palestinian territories alongside Israeli ambassador to the U.S.
Behind the Scenes: Who Pulled the Strings in Last-minute Decision to Invite Gantz to White House
Sources close to Netanyahu's rival Gantz say Israel's Ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer had a key role in the original invitation that could have ended in humiliation
Opinion Can Trump, Evangelicals and Right-wing Jews Really Relate to a post-Netanyahu Israel?
Will the U.S. president lose interest in an Israel no longer headed by a populist honorary Republican? What about Trump's most ardent supporters, and his Mideast 'peace team,' so deeply invested in Netanyahu staying in office?
Kushner Meets With Netanyahu After Jordan Visit to Discuss Mideast Peace Plan
Abdullah II tells U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser plan must be based on two-state solution, with E. J'lem as Palestinian capital
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Refuses to Endorse Palestinian State, Supports 'Extended Autonomy'
Citing security concerns, Friedman says a Palestinian state at this stage 'is an existential threat to Israel, to Jordan'