Israeli official responds: We want peace with Saudi Arabia, but won’t be swayed to American ultimatums.

AP journalist slams State Department for being “deeply troubled” by Jews returning to demolished village in Samaria.

Since 1967, it has been searching for a formula to achieve a comprehensive peace in the Middle East. It has failed because it underestimates Arab antisemitism and intransigence.

Speaker Kevin McCarthy: “Israel is a blessed nation, because of our shared values ​​we have a bond between the US and Israel that will never be severed.”

Florida governor and presidential candidate adds: US should butt out of judicial reform debate. “You’re a smart country. You’ll figure it out.”

Washington is no longer sure Netanyahu’s at the helm, and believes it must step in to help straighten the Israeli ship.

The decision by judicial reform opponents to invite, indeed to plead for, U.S. intervention in this complex and fateful internal contest damages Israeli sovereignty and self-government.

The government is blamed for upsetting relations with the US, but also for failing to hit our enemies hard. But Washington told us not to. So which is it to be? Security, or America’s feelings?

The Biden administration’s statements and actions this week, coupled with its overall policies towards Israel since entering office, indicate a sea change.