Netanyahu said he will eliminate Israel's trade deficit with the US, which totaled $7.4 billion in goods in 2024.

Deployment of defense system comes as PM set to meet Trump in DC; Iran says direct talks with US would be 'meaningless' if Washington continues threatening to attack The post US said to transfer 2nd THAAD missile battery to Israel as Iran nuclear tensions rise appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Trump, in comments to reporters after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said the talks will start Saturday. He insisted Tehran can’t get nuclear weapons. “We’re dealing with them directly and maybe a deal is going to be made,

President Donald Trump said Monday that the U.S. is holding direct talks with Iran about its nuclear program. The president, in comments to reporters after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said the talks with Tehran would start Saturday. He insisted Tehran can’t get nuclear weapons.

Minority of Democrats voting in favor falls from 19 to 15 since Nov., with Ossoff flipping to 'No' as he readies for reelection fight next year; freshman Kim a more surprising 'Yes' vote

The lawmakers also criticized the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI) established by the UN to investigate alleged human rights violations by Israel. They noted that this body has expanded its mandate to include examining military support to Israel, which they claim is a blatant attempt to delegitimize the Jewish state.

The Trump administration moved forward with the sale of more than 20,000 U.S.-made assault rifles to Israel last month, according to a document seen by Reuters and a source familiar with the matter, pushing ahead with a sale that the administration of former president Joe Biden delayed over concerns they could be used by extremist Israeli settlers.

Israel cancels all customs duties on US imports, boosting trade and potentially lowering consumer costs. This move expands the 1985 free trade agreement.