Biden delegation heads to Riyadh for talks on Israel peace deal Saudi Arabia may reconsider its stance on on Palestinian statehood before normalization, but the deal would still entail major steps towards it. September 3, 2023
Sullivan: ‘Still ways to travel’ before Israel-Saudi deal The Biden administration is planning to ask the IAEA for an advisory opinion on a potential Saudi civilian nuclear program, said the U.S national security advisor. August 24, 2023
What price should Israel pay for peace with Saudi Arabia? Will normalizing the Kingdom's ties with Israel change the world? August 7, 2023
Israel will make concessions to Palestinians for Saudi peace deal, reveals Israeli FM A normalization deal would give US President Joe Biden 'an achievement before the elections. This will boost the U.S. domestic economy, and therefore affect the global economy.' August 6, 2023
Netanyahu announces $27B railway plan that will ‘link Israel to Saudi Arabia’ 'My vision is for every Israeli citizen to be able to travel to or from the center from anywhere in the country in less than two hours.' July 30, 2023
Biden: Peace deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia ‘may be under way’ U.S. president says there’s a ‘rapprochement maybe under way’ after dispatching top White House officials dispatched to kingdom. July 29, 2023
US accuses Israel of leaking information to torpedo talks with Iran A senior Israeli official denied any deliberate leak of the confidential reports. June 29, 2023
WATCH: US pushing normalization between Jerusalem and Riyadh National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan emphasized the close cooperation between Jerusalem and Washington on every diplomatic move. May 8, 2023
Netanyahu: US has ‘genuine’ desire to reach understandings on Iran The Iranian nuclear program is of “decisive importance” to the security of the state, says the Israeli premier. January 22, 2023
Biden adviser meets Netanyahu amid unease over new gov’t, stresses strong US-Israel bond A statement from Netanyahu's office said the two discussed Iran's nuclear program and ways to broaden the Abraham Accords. January 19, 2023
‘You are coming at the right time,’ Herzog welcomes US national security advisor to Israel 'You are coming at the right time, as we meet so many challenges together,' the Israeli president told Sullivan. January 18, 2023
Netanyahu meets with AIPAC leaders, hails strong bond with US The Israeli prime minister also emphasized that Israel’s main struggle remains against Iran. January 17, 2023
Same page as Israel? State Dept hints military action against Iran an option Biden administration officials signal departure from previous prioritization of nuclear deal after years of failed talks. January 11, 2023
US to press Israeli leaders on reopening of Jerusalem consulate for Palestinians White House continues to back reopening of Jerusalem consulate closed by Trump administration, with presidential delegation set to discuss contentious issue with Israeli officials. July 13, 2022
Biden won’t launch new peace plan during Israel visit National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan declines to answer whether President Biden will make declaration condemning Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria or calling for Israeli building freeze in the area. July 13, 2022
White House: Iran set to deliver armed drones to Russia The U.S. has 'information' that indicates Iran is preparing to train Russian forces to use them as soon as this month, Sullivan said. July 12, 2022
Israeli, US officials meet amid concern over Iran’s aggression, deal ‘still within reach’ Nuclear deal 'is still within reach if Iran makes that political decision to engage in good faith and to focus on the JCPOA itself,' Nides stated. June 2, 2022
Gantz visits White House, thanks US for ‘commitment to security cooperation’ The defense minister emphasized that Israel will take the measures necessary to defend its citizens and sovereignty. May 19, 2022
US, China aides to meet as tensions mount over Russia The White House said the talks will focus on the direct impact of Russia’s war against Ukraine on regional and global security. March 13, 2022
Bennett’s mysterious meeting with Putin shrouded in secrecy Most commentators said that Bennett’s actions are bold but also very risky. March 6, 2022
Herzog warns Iran is a ‘ticking time bomb – must be stopped, with or without deal’ The comments were made the same day U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan met with Bennett on Iran as Vienna talks come to critical point. December 22, 2021
US, Israel at ‘critical juncture,’ US security adviser tells Bennett in Jerusalem Sulllivan tells Bennett two countries are at 'a critical juncture' on heels of stalled Vienna talks. December 22, 2021
NEXT STEPS: US Nat’l Security Adviser to meet Bennett, discuss Iran threat American delegation to work with Israelis on next steps to mitigate Iran nuclear threat, says unnamed official. December 21, 2021
Americans float interim Iran deal idea – Israel opposes Jerusalem fears that any temporary agreement could become permanent, without key provisions being addressed. November 18, 2021
Biden still committed to diplomacy on Iran, US official tells Israel Sullivan confirmed that the Biden administration still believes diplomacy is the best way deal with Iran, but is ready to turn to other options if diplomacy fails. October 6, 2021
WATCH: American, Israeli security advisors head to Egypt for talks U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will be landing in Cairo, Egypt on Wednesday and is expected to meet with his Israeli counterpart, Eyal Hulata. September 29, 2021
Israel, US hold secret meeting over ‘Plan B’ on Iran, if talks fail Western powers have expressed concern that the time for negotiations is running out, as Iran's nuclear program is expanding beyond the limits set by the original deal. September 24, 2021
Israel’s national security head holds first talk with counterpart in Biden administration Israel’s Meir Ben-Shabbat spoke with the U.S.' Jake Sullivan on Saturday evening, congratulating him on taking up the office. January 24, 2021
Incoming US National Security Adviser Sullivan says Soleimani execution did not make America safer 'In fact, Iran continues to act in ways that are at odds with the interests of the United States and its allies,' he added. January 3, 2021
FLASHBACK: Biden’s National Security Advisor pick criticizes embassy move to Jerusalem Jake Sullivan, just named to become President-elect Joe Biden's National Security Advisor, opposed moving the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem in this 2017 interview with CGTN's Yang Rui. November 26, 2020