The large-scale ‘Juniper Oak’ drill incorporates 142 aircraft, 12 naval vessels, 6,400 US personnel and 1,100 Israeli soldiers
US President Joe Biden’s top aide meets with Israeli President Herzog and opposition leader Yair Lapid amid a tumultuous week in Israeli politics
Delegation consists of senators who are part of the Abraham Accords Caucus
Both US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his counterpart minority leader, Hakeem Jeffries, are strong supporters of the American-Israeli alliance, but who might challenge them?
Lapid’s trip comes as many Jewish organizations abroad show concern over Benjamin Netanyahu’s new right-wing government
Jake Sullivan will be the first Biden administration official to meet with ministers of the new Israeli government, reportedly followed by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken