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Israel is America's 'only true Western ally,' Florida's GOP House hopeful David Burck tells 'Post'

US AFFAIRS: Florida Republican David Burck discusses Israel, Iran, campus antisemitism, and why he believes Washington must deepen its alliance with Jerusalem.

DAVID BURCK is running for election to the US House to represent Florida’s 22nd Congressional District, and is on the ballot in the Republican primary on August 18. Here, American flags are on display on the National Mall’s lawn with the US Capitol seen in the background.
 US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

Israel's alliance with America is vital, but Jerusalem can't outsource its security - editorial

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a special plenum session in honor of US President Donald Trump at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, October 13, 2025

Israel must avoid becoming Sparta, even as demands to stop depending on America grow - opinion

Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Kfartibnit, Lebanon, June 19, 2026.

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday, Israeli source tells 'Post'


Police arrest anti-Israel war protesters on San Francisco bridge

Organizers said 200 people attended the demonstration, which also called for an end to US military aid to Israel.

 A member of the security forces detains a person during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in San Francisco, California, US November 16, 2023.

Letters to the Editor, November 13, 2023: Spielberg's Indifference

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

 Letters

Taking a rare step, Biden to deliver Oval Office address about Israel

Oval Office addresses are rare and signify major crises.

 U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks as he visits Israel amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 18, 2023.

Biden's visit to Israel: Displaying support and furthering US interests

It’s not every day that the president of the United States flies to Israel during a war to demonstrate his support for the Jewish state.

 U.S. President Joe Biden makes remarks after speaking by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the situation in Israel following Hamas' deadly attacks, from the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, U.S. October 10, 2023.

Israelis are in the top 10 supporters of the NBA worldwide

Israel's large fanbase for the NBA can be thanks, in part, to the growing population of American and Canadian immigrants, or Olim.

 A basketball passing through a hoop.

Biden invites Netanyahu to visit Washington before end of year

President Biden also touched on tensions and violence in the West Bank, emphasizing the need to take action as soon as possible to improve security.

US President Joe Biden participates in a bilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the 78th U.N. General Assembly in New York City, US, September 20, 2023.

Netanyahu tells Biden: Peace with Saudi Arabia possible under your leadership

"Our friendship goes back over 40 years and can take us a long way," Netanyahu told the US president.

US President Joe Biden holds a bilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the 78th UN General Assembly in New York City, US, September 20, 2023.

US State Department: No lethal weapons provided to PA

Army Radio reported this morning that Israel had transferred 1,500 rifles to the Palestinian security forces, though Netanyahu and Gallant have denied reports.

 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Netanyahu welcomes Black Democratic Congress members as he angles for White House invite

The delegation was led by Rep. Lucy McBath, a Georgia Democrat whose suburban Atlanta district includes a substantial Jewish population.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Congresswoman Lucy McBath on September 3, 2023.

America’s best investment in Israel is continuing military aid - opinion

Israel and the US have weathered many storms over the years, and both countries have pressure points and influence that they wield over one another. 

 US CHAIRMAN of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley visits the Tze’elim Ground Forces training base as part of the International Operational Innovation Conference in Israel, last year.