US-Israel ties: Relations between historic allies enter a new era. SETH J. FRANTZMAN. Sat, July 5, 2025 at 11:59 AM UTC. 7 min read. COMBINED US-ISRAEL flag on the Lebanon border, March 30.

Israel's top diplomat on Wednesday said any chance to free hostages held in Gaza "must not be missed", after US President Donald Trump urged Palestinian group Hamas to agree to a 60-day ceasefire ...

The Hezbollah-Israel war, which ended with a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in November, left more than 4,000 people dead in Lebanon and caused destruction estimated at $11 billion.

Israel is widely considered one of America’s closest allies. Whether this relationship remains sustainable – and healthy – for both countries will be a defining question in the years ahead.

The Hezbollah-Israel war, which ended with a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in November, left more than 4,000 people dead in Lebanon and caused destruction estimated at $11 billion.