Tagged National Security Advisor John Bolton

What does John Bolton’s departure mean for Israel?

National Security Adviser John Bolton arrives at his news conference in Kiev, Ukraine, Aug. 28, 2019. (STR/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
September 10, 2019 / Ron Kampeas, JTA

WASHINGTON (JTA) — Benjamin Netanyahu had quite a Tuesday. One week before Israelis go to the polls in their country’s second election this year, the Israeli prime minister went on live television with a promise that if re-elected, he is prepared to annex sensitive areas of the West Bank… Read more »

Trump fires John Bolton, national security adviser close to Israel

National Security Advisor John Bolton answers journalists' questions after his meeting with Belarus' president in Minsk, Aug. 29, 2019. (Sergei Gapon/AFP/Getty Images)
September 10, 2019 / Ron Kampeas, JTA

WASHINGTON (JTA) — President Donald Trump fired John Bolton, his national security adviser and one of the administration officials seen as closest to the views of Israel’s government. “I informed John Bolton last night that his services are no longer needed at the White House,” Trump said Tuesday on… Read more »