According to Consul-General of Israel in New York Ido Aharoni, under Obama and Netanyahu, the bond between Israel and the United States has never been stronger.

“The goal is to make a strong statement that New York stands with Israel and any effort to undermine the legitimacy of our strongest ally in the region will not be successful,” said Gianaris.

Beduin supporters opposed the bill, saying the legislation would result in up to 40,000 Beduin losing their land.

Israel and the US need to coordinate on monitoring, on sharing intelligence to get a clear picture of exactly what the Iranians are – and are not – doing.

Rabbi Rick Jacobs says Israel's ultra-Orthodox chief rabbis rarely speak out about the government’s inadequate housing policies, the staggering social gaps, or the despair of Israel's Arab citizens.

B'Tselem, group that led charge pressing state to revisit 3-year-old case, was upset over the negligence charge as opposed to more serious charges like murder or manslaughter.

On Thursday US State Department said Kerry understood from Netanyahu that he would be reviewing the appointment.

Attempted car ramming near Hebron; Israeli seriously wounded in stabbing attack north of Jerusalem.