יום שישי, 3 יולי 2026Friday, July 3, 2026
Follow Us
יום שישי, י״ח תמוז תשפ״וFriday, July 3, 2026
Follow Us

Sections

David Friedman

US / Politics / Elections

Trump 2.0: Pompeo, Friedman Among Floated Appointees

By Ariel Kahana

The former president sees loyalty as a key criterion as he considers a mix of familiar faces and new allies for top positions.

Israel / US / Eye on "Palestine" / Left vs. Right / News Briefs

David Friedman: Harris Offers ‘Platitudes About Complexities’ But No Call for Ending Hamas

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"I noted not a word from you in your speech regretting that your administration funded Hamas terror," David Friedman wrote to the U.S. vice president.

Eye on "Palestine" / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

David Friedman: 'Palestinians' Should Have Autonomy Sans Voting Rights, Like Puerto Ricans in US

By Etgar Lefkovits - JNS

“Nobody accuses the United States of being an apartheid state,” the former U.S. ambassador to Israel told the Knesset.

Photo of the Day / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

US Ambassador Friedman Visits Gush Etzion’s Arugot Farms

By Jewish Press Staff

Friedman told his hosts: “I give you much respect that you are beautifully building the Land of Israel. Keep up this important project. I’m sorry I didn’t visit this place sooner.”

Israel / Left vs. Right / Media

Conservative Superstars Jordan Peterson and Ben Shapiro Address Sellout Crowd in Jerusalem

By Alex Traiman

Shapiro, whose remarks delved into the theological realm, explained that “the Torah demands that [mankind] act morally” and that “G-d lays out a choice for each individual between good and evil.” Peterson called Israel the “cardinal model of the nation state.”

Politics / Left vs. Right / Photo of the Day / Jerusalem

Great Minds Talk in the Shining City on the Hill

By Jewish Press News Desk

Jordan Peterson walked on stage to a standing ovation on Thursday night, to a sold-out crowd at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem.

The Yishai Fleisher Show on JewishPress.com

Pompeo, Friedman, and the Road

By Moshe Herman

Rabbi Yishai Fleisher is on the road, finding support for rebuilding Hebron. While in the US he discusses the mass shooting sprees in America, the filming of the Israel Biblical Highway special with former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former Ambassador David Friedman, the global consciousness of Jerusalem on Jerusalem Day, the memory of the Biblical Isaac - and the surprising reason he was not called God's servant.

On Campus / Education

Mike Pence and David Friedman Receive Honorary Doctorates at Ariel University

By Josh Hasten

Former U.S. VP Pence and U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman were honored for their roles in leading American efforts on behalf of the Jewish state.

US / Palestinian Authority / Jerusalem

PA Wants to Sue David Friedman After US Recognizes City of David as ‘Testament to America’s Founding Principles’

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Friedman was the first sitting US Ambassador to tour the City of David and since then has visited with numerous senior US officials.

US / Politics / Government / Left vs. Right / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

So Long, Ambassador David Friedman, and Thanks for All the Fish*

By Jewish Press News Desk

"...over the years I have met many ambassadors from many countries, including from the US, our great ally, but I can say that there was never a better ambassador than David Friedman..."

US / News Briefs / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Gulf States / UAE

Friedman on Feat of Abraham Accords: ‘Gulf Interests Largely in Line with Those of Israel’

By Shiryn Ghermezian

“This was really a priority of the Trump administration since the day it began,” said U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman. “It was a shocking surprise that was four years in the making, and I think the momentum will continue.”

Headline / Judea & Samaria / Science and Tech / Sovereignty

WATCH: US Expands Collaboration with Israeli Academia into Judea, Samaria, Golan Heights

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman signed the amendments to the agreements in a special ceremony held on Wednesday at Ariel University, in Samaria

Politics / The Knesset / Interfaith Relations

Friends of Zion to Celebrate Relaunch of Knesset Christian Allies Caucus

By Jewish Press News Desk

The KCAC works in partnership with forty-two Israel Allies Caucuses in governments worldwide through the coordinating efforts of the Israel Allies Foundation (IAF).

Featured / The Muqata

America Walks Back Peace Plan, Israel (and Bibi) Thrown Under a Bus

By JoeSettler

Sovereignty, the elections and Trump's peace plan have been destroyed with a single interview, but Israel can still make it happen...

Terrorism / Israel / Hamas / Turkey

Hamas in Turkey Targeted Nir Barkat for Assassination, Jerusalem's Former Mayor Calls for US Sanctions Against Turkey

By Arye Green / TPS

Turkey provides a home for Hamas and allows Hamas to plot terror attacks against Israel from its territory.

US / Antisemitism

Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) Uses Antisemitic Trope, Accusing US Ambassador Friedman of Dual-Loyalty

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

In a now deleted tweet, Lieu said: “Dear @USAmbIsrael: You are an American. Your allegiance should be to America, not to a foreign power.”

Israel / Photo of the Day

Trump Heights

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The state of Israel laid down the cornerstone for a new town on the Golan Heights called Ramat Trump (Trump Heights), named after US President Donald Trump.

Headline / US / Politics / Government / History / Media / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

Kerry's Memoir Gets the Last Word on Bibi

By JNi.Media

It turns out President Obama's decision to betray Israel at the UN Security Council was in response to President Elect Donald Trump's announcement of appointing David Friedman his ambassador to Israel.

Headline / US / Jerusalem

Ambasador Friedman: ‘Welcome to the United States Embassy in Jerusalem, Israel’

By Andrew Friedman / TPS

Ambassador David Friedman drew his first standing ovation at the words “Jerusalem, Israel” and another at the mention of US President Donald J. Trump.

Featured / Israel / Jewish / Politics

MK Bezalel Smotrich Meets With US Ambassador David Friedman at Sderot Event

By Jewish Press News Desk

Smotrich spoke about his recently launched peace plan, and Friedman listened carefully to what he had to say.

Headline / US / Politics / Police and Crime / Government / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

Retaliation for Interpol Stunt: Israel, Trump, Weighing Closure of DC PLO Office

By JNi.Media

A source in Ramallah noted that Abbas' internal political rivals, headed by Muhammad Dahlan, are much more likely to find themselves under an Interpol extradition order than Israeli officials.

Featured / Terrorism / IDF & Security / US / Politics / Jerusalem

US Jerusalem Consulate Breaks with Tradition, Condemns Terror Attack

By JNi.Media

The separation between the consulate and the embassy used to provoke serious disagreements between the teams at the two missions.

In Print / Editorial

Trump Pivot?

By Editorial Board

Doubtless what moved the Democrats was the revelation that intelligence officials reported the antifa threat to the Obama administration some time ago with apparently no response from the president or any key aides.

Photo of the Day

The Sailor's Life for Me

By Photo of the Day

Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife Sara, accompanied by US Ambassador David Friedman, visited the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush and addressed the crew.

Headline / US / Politics / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Anti-Israel NGOs

Ambassador Friedman Eats Humble Pie in J Street Meeting

By JNi.Media

Last February, facing a serious challenge to his nomination from members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee who are allergic to comparisons to things Holocaust, coming from the right or the left, Friedman bowed down and kissed the PC ring.

Photo of the Day

I Don't Want to Miss a Thing

By Photo of the Day

Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler bumped into the new US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman at the Kotel.

Featured / Video of the Day

PM Netanyahu's Remarks to AIPAC 2017 - TRANSCRIPT

By Video of the Day

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers remarks live via satellite at the 2017 AIPAC Policy Conference.

Featured / IDF & Security / US / Politics / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jerusalem / Settlements

Devoted Christian VP at AIPAC: Trump Seriously Considering Embassy Move to Jerusalem

By JNi.Media

Ostensibly, it's the peace of the complete city of Jerusalem the VP and his nice Christian family are praying for. With Jews praying on the Temple Mount and picnicking on the green hills of Shiloh.

Headline / US / Politics / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Jerusalem / Settlements

David M. Friedman is the New US Ambassador to Israel

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Friedman is expected to quickly leave for Israel where he has long maintained a residence in Jerusalem.

Headline / Israel / Politics

David Friedman Approved as US Amb to Israel by Senate Comm

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

David Friedman's nomination as US Amb. to Israel is voted up and out of US Sen. Committee.

Video of the Day

Marco Rubio Takes on J-Street

By Video of the Day

Marco Rubio said what needed to be said at the David Friedman hearing.

US / Politics / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Media / Jerusalem

Fake News: Trump Caved to Arab Pressure on Jerusalem Embassy Move

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Claims that Trump administration caved to Arab pressure over the embassy move constitute fake news.

Jewish / US / Politics / Global / Elections / News Briefs

Another Friend in High Places: Jason Greenblatt Trump's Representative for International Negotiations

By JNi.Media

Although President-Elect Trump should not be taken for granted on any issue, his choices for Ambassador to Israel and for the Israel-PA peace negotiator are at least a positive opening signal to Israel's rightwing majority.

Phantom Nation

Phantom Nation - The Virtue of Expulsion

By Israel News Talk Radio

Expel the Arab terrorist element from Israel, says Sha'i ben-Tekoa.

Jewish / US / Politics / Government / Elections / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Trump's Orthodox Zionist Ambassador Eager to Serve in 'Eternal Capital of Israel'

By JNi.Media

How will the gang in Ramallah take the news from Washington? Not well, most likely.

IDF & Security / Jewish / US / Politics / Elections / Iran / News Briefs / Media / Jerusalem

Trump to Israelis: Together We'll Stand Up to Iran

By JNi.Media

“For me, respect and reverence for Judaism is personal," Trump told his Israeli-American voters. "My daughter Ivanka and my son-in-law Jared are raising their children in the Jewish faith.”

Serials

Getzlight - Chapter I

By Ruchama Feuerman

View all
cross