u.s.-israel relationship? >> our relationship, talking about the relationship between united states and state of israel, are connected by open channels on a daily basis, intelligence sharing know-how, experience, technologies. when it comes to certain challenges, we might have differences. the big difference, our approach to the deal with iran. we do have differences regarding what should have been done in syria, what should be done in syria. the fact is this regime in tehran has become central party in order to solve the problems in the middle east. why? because they are ready to fight daesh. to allow them to gain hegemony in the region and this is the case so far, because i would say the shiite radical axis led by iran, hezbollah in lebanon, the houthis in yemen, shiite elements in bahrain, saudi arabia, this axis is exploiting the deal now to gain hegemony. for sure the hegemony in tehran, in a way hegemony in baghdad with the government, hegemony in beirut regarding hezbollah and now there is going to be he

although strong defenders of israel, they believe that both the u.s. and israel are morally exceptional and that means neither one should necessarily be bound by international norms or institutions like the un security council that would come strain the ability to restrain themselves with preempt it means both countries should maintain overwhelming military power at any possible challengers and in the neoconservative view of the interest and values are largely congruent if not identical. that doesn't mean they differ to whatever the government is in power as aipac tends to do. they often have different priorities though the american enterprise institute, the american century, the foundation for the defense democracies to name a few the neoconservative groups the neocons very much left the public campaign for invading iraq from virtually the moment the twin towers collapsed. but i don't think that ariel sharon who considered iran and the much greater threat was also enthusiastic about the idea. similarly, many were unhappy with the withdraw from gaza and

u.s./israel relationship going strong. ork and secretary of state, i've had the privilege of working closely with aipac members strengthen and deepen america's ties with israel. now, we may not have always agreed on every detail, but we've always shared an unwavering, unshakable commitment to our alliance and to israel's future as a secure and democratic homeland for the jewish people. and your support helped us expand security and intelligence cooperation, develop the iron dome missile defense system, build a global coalition to impose the toughest sanctions in history on iran, and so much more. since my first visit to israel 35 years ago, i have returned many times, and made many friends. i've worked with and learned from some of israel's great leaders. although i don't think it sock rabin ever forgave me for banishing him to the white house balcony when he wanted to smoke. now i'm here as a candidate for president. and i know that all of you understand what's at stake in this election. our next president will walk into t

instability, and the growing effort to delegitimize israel on the world stage, are converging to make the u.s. israel alliance more indispensable than ever. [applause] hillary clinton: we have to combat all these trends, with even more intense security and diplomatic cooperation. israel must bend closer than ever, stronger than ever, and more determined than ever to prevail against our common adversaries, and to advance our shared values. [applause] hillary clinton: this is especially true at a time when israel faces brutal terrorist stabbings, shootings, and vehicle attacks at home. parents worry about letting their children walk down the street. family live in. fear.ilies live in a few weeks ago, a young american veteran and west point graduate was murdered by palestinian terrorists. these attacks must and immediately. immediately. [applause] hillary clinton: palestinian leaders need to stop inciting violence, stop celebrating terrorists as martyrs, and stopped paying rewards to their families. [applause] hillary clinton: because we understand the threat israel faces, we know we can never take for

u.s./israel alliance more indispensable than ever. rity and diplomatic cooperation. the united states and israel must be closer than ever, stronger than ever and more determined than ever to prevail against our common adversaries and to advance our shared values. [applause] this is especially true at a time when israel faces brutal terrorist stabbings, shootingsing and vehicle attacks -- shootings and vehicle attacks at home. parents worry about letting their children walk down the street. families live in fear. just a few weeks ago a young american veteran and west point graduate named taylor force was murdered by a palestinian terrorist near the jaffa port. these attacks must end immediately -- [applause] and palestinian leaders need to stop inciting violence, stop celebrating terrorists as martyrs and stop paying rewards to their families! [cheers and applause] because we understand the threat israel faces. we know we can never take for granted the strength of our alliance or the success of our efforts. today americans and israelis

u.s.-israel relationship going strong. you know, as a senator from new york, and secretary of state -- [applause] -- i have had the privilege of working closely with aipac members to strengthen and even -- deepen american ties with israel. we may not have always agreed on every detail, but we have always shared an unwavering, unshakable commitment to our alliance, and to israel's future as a secure and democratic homeland for the jewish people. [applause] your support helped us expand security and intelligence, cooperation, developed the missile defense system, build a global coalition to impose the toughest sanctions in history on iran, and so much more. since my first visit to israel 35 years ago, i have returned many times, and made many friends. i have worked with and learned from some of israel great leaders, although i don't think someone ever forgive me for banishing him to the white house balcony when he wanted to smoke. [laughter] now i am a candidate for president. [applause] i know that all of you understand wha

u.s./israel alliance more indispensable than ever. we have to combat all these trends with even more intense security and diplomatic cooperation. the united states and israel must be closer than ever, stronger than ever, and more determined than ever to prevail against our common adversaries and to advance our shared values. this is especially true at a time when israel faces brutal terrorist stabbings, shootings, and vehicle attacks at home. parents worry about letting their children walk down the street. families live in fear. just a few weeks ago, a young american veteran and west point graduate named taylor force was murdered by a palestinian terrorist near the jaffa court. these attacks must end immediately. and palestinian leaders need to stop inciting violence, stop celebrating terrorists as martyrs, and stop paying rewards to their families. [ applause ] because we understand the threats israel faces. we know we can never take for granted the strength of our alliance or the success of our efforts. today, americans and israelis

u.s.-israel relationship? elationship, talking about the relationship between united states and state of israel, are connected by open channels on a daily basis, intelligence sharing know-how, experience, technologies. when it comes to certain challenges, we might have differences. the big difference, our approach to the deal with iran. we do have differences regarding what should have been done in syria, what should be done in syria. the fact is this regime in tehran has become central party in order to solve the problems in the middle east. why? because they are ready to fight daesh. to allow them to gain hegemony in the region and this is the case so far, because i would say the shiite radical axis led by iran, hezbollah in lebanon, the houthis in yemen, shiite elements in bahrain, saudi arabia, this axis is exploiting the deal now to gain hegemony. for sure the hegemony in tehran, in a way hegemony in baghdad with the government, hegemony in beirut regarding hezbollah and now there is going to be hegemony i

u.s.-israel relationship. other attendees say they are willing to listen. >> i will listen to what they have to say, draw your own opinion. : republican candidate says his relationship with israel runs deep, including his jewish family. >> i happen to have a son-in-law and daughter who were jewish. cheryl: hundreds plan to walk out monday evening. way of saying we are deeply uncomfortable, disturbed by the tone and content of this election. : hillary clinton is scheduled to speak in the morning. bernie sanders will not be here. he is the only jewish candidate, but we are told he has a campaign conflict. reporters have an opportunity with donald trump tomorrow afternoon at the old post office, the site of the trump international september. cheryl conner, abc 7 news. will not while sanders speak, hillary clinton will address the conference, and she is doing it with a fresh message. >> she will stand up to the gun lobby. that's why am voting for hillary. that is former arizona congresswoman gabby giffords, giving

some are here to protest donald trump and others protest the u.s. israel palestine policies. so far, over the last hour or two hours, everything has been good and there is a big dc presence. the city is used to protesters and they are out here. so far, nothing getting out of hand. >>> a peaceful demonstration is good. thanks. >>> we have garrett inside where donald trump will speak to aipac. >> good evening. they are introducing paul ryan behind me. the speaker of the house and one of several boldfaced names speaking here today. like many of these events, the republican field is being called out and most are here for one reason, to hear what donald trump is going to say. one half hour ago, gave a preview of his remarks. he said there would be no greater friend to israel then he, should he be elected. he walked back some of the comments he made about being neutral on the israeli- palestinian relationship. this is something people want to hear. you've heard the protesting outside. there are expected to be protest inside of a much different nature. some 40 rabbis have told the w

u.s./israel alliance to the next level?s relationship has always been stronger and deeper than the headlines might lead you to believe. our work together to develop the iron dome saved many israeli lives when hamas rockets began to fly. [applause] i saw its effectiveness firsthand in 2012 when i worked with prime minister netanyahu to negotiate a cease fire in gaza. and if i'm fortunate enough to be elected president, the united states will reaffirm we have a strong and enduring national interest in israel's security. [applause] and we will never allow israel's adversaries to think a wedge can be driven between us. (applause) as we have differences, as any friends do, we will work to resolve them quickly and respectfully. we will also be clear that the united states has an enduring interest in and commitment to a more peaceful, more stable, more secure middle east. and we will step up our efforts to achieve that outcome. indeed, at a time of unprecedented chaos and conflict in the region, america needs an israel strong enou

the ut s vase president is meeting with israel's prime minister. u.s. is facing criticism over the lack of progress and efforts to broker a settlement between israel and the palestinians. >> we have taken many steps in recent months to fight palestinian terrorism and we're taking even stronger measures now. i believe that to fight terrorism all civilised societies must stand together and israel has many partners in this decisive battle. we have no better partner than the united states of america. it is a partnership anchored in common values, confronting common enemies an striving for a more secure prosperous and peaceful future. >> you never need a doubt that the u.s. has israel's back and we know israel has our back as well. it is not a one-way street. we're committed to making sure that israel can defend itself against all threats. it is critical because israel lives in a very tough neighborhood. a tough and changing neighborhood >>> here is what is coming up in program. democratic presidential hopeful bernie sanders throws up a surprise win in michig

u.s.-israel partnership stronger than ever. >> we will send a clear signal that there is no daylight between america and our most reliable ally, the state of israel. >> if he is elected, trump promised to move the u.s. embassy from tel aviv to jerusalem. >> that was just the end of a very busy day for trump here in washington. he met with gop lawmakers up on capitol hill and toured his soon to open hotel on pennsylvania avenue. but not everyone was happy to see him in town. news4's shomari stone live now with reaction from the protesters who followed trump to apac. shomari? >> reporter: indeed, jim, there are some people who were outraged that trump is in town. you look behind me, you can see d.c. police have blocked off f street outside the verizon center. there were mainly two groups of protesters. those who are opposed to apac and what th anti-trump protesters. those who say he is a symbol of bullying, sexism, racism, and bigotry. >> republican presidential candidate mr. donald j. trump. >> when donald trump took center stage at the apac conference inside the verizon center -- ♪ >> peacef

u.s. tax exempt groups funneling money to israel. a horowitz investigation reported in a four-year period between 2009 and 2013 that 50 u.s. tax-exempt organizations, alone, funneled more than $220 million to exclusively jewish settlements in palestine. the hebron fund that you see is one example. this is a brooklyn-based group that provides approximately half of the hebron settler community's funding. between 2009 and 2014, it transferred $5.7 million to the settler community of just a few hundred individuals who live in the midst of 220,000 palestinians. this small but heavily armed and guarded settler outpost among nearly a quarter a million palestinians has acted as a par mi a mi a military force. this community further has well documented connections to terrorism and human rights abuses. accused of crimes, theft, harassment, assault, destruction of property. they've been involved in gunfire, attempts to run people over, poisoning of a water well, breaking into homes, spilling of hot liquid on the face of a palestinian and the kil

u.s.-israel alliance in front of the largest pro-israel lobbying group in the united states. all eyes will be on republican front-runner donald trump after he recently claimed that he would remain neutral in the israeli-palestinian conflict. and as relations between israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu and president obama have become shall we say, chilly. let's get right to oren lieberman in jerusalem. it was interesting to listen to hillary clinton. she hammered donald trump in her speech but also created some distance between herself and the white house. >> reporter: she may have been trying to create some daylight on the issue of the iran deal which is perhaps the most -- one of the most divisive issues for american jews and israelis looking at the american elections. other than that this was a crowd in which she couldn't lose here. she pitched herself as pro-israel and the went right after donald trump. hillary clinton was part pro-israel part anti-trump at aipac. >> we need steady hands, not a president who says he's neutral on monday pro-israel on tuesday and who k

u.s.-israel alliance more indispensable than ever. lause] we have to come boot all of these trends with even more intense security and diplomatic cooperation. the united states and israel must be closer than ever, stronger than ever, and more determined than ever to prevail against our common adversaries and to advance our shared values. [applause] this is especially true when a time israel faces brutal terrorist stabbings, shootings and vehicle attacks at home. parents worry about letting their children walk down the street. families live in fear. just a few weeks ago a young american veteran and west point graduate named taylor force was murdered by a palestinian terrorist near the jaffa port. these attacks must end immediately and -- [applause] and palestinian leaders need to stop inciting violence, stop celebrating terrorists as martyrs and stop paying rewards to their families. [applause] because we understand the threats israel faces. we know we can never take for granted the strength of our alliance, our the success of our effor

u.s.-israel relationship.w that the alliance between these two great democracies is in america's national interest, but you also formed your own personal affinity for the jewish state, a love for israel, which you have shared with your children, with hunter, ashley, and beau. we welcome you this evening. ladies and gentlemen, the vice president of the united states joe biden. [applause] vice president biden: thank you for that introduction. the ceo, past, present, and future, he was moving folks for the photo line. i said, don't worry, he has been giving the orders for years and years. and board chairman. it is wonderful to be back with so many friends. please excuse my back, i apologize. what the hell is going to be the next venue? 18,700 people! i will clap for you guys. i thought the reason for the crowd, after the academy awards, a lot of you thought i was bringing along lady gaga with me. aipac has been moving to bigger venues because you are growing. you are growing, more than 18,700 people here in washi

she said the threat makes the u.s. israel alliance more important than clinton said it is essential to have a president qualified to handle oversea conflicts. not a president that says he is neutral on monday, proisrael on tuesday and who knows what on wednesday because everything is negotiable. >>> speaking of trump, on the republican side donald trump's campaign vowing to increase security after more rally clashes in arizona. the move comes after a man was caught grabbing a protester by the collar. >>> it is an unbelievable scene at a local mall. a mall easter bunny brawling with shoppers in front of children waiting to take pictures. what sparked this fight? >>> hulk hogan's $115 million tt2watu#@m4 bt@qu)d tt2watu#@m4 "a@qe% tt2watu#@m4 bm@qn., tt4watu#@m4 " dztq ]:h tt4watu#@m4 " entq ->( tt4watu#@m4 " gzt& 49p tt4watu#@m4 " hnt& $7< tt4watu#@m4 " iztq n^d tt4watu#@m4 " jntq \.$ tt4watu#@m4 " lzt& dcx >>> jurors in the hulk hogan sex video trial will return to court this afternoon to consider how much gawker should pay i

u.s. and israel. >> he didn't take shots at anyone. he said i will suspend the deal with the palestinians. >> you know why, they got their money back. >> my favorite part was when he smoke about jewish students being attacked. i really liked that, and saw he got a standing o. 12k3w >> set your dvr's, never miss an episode of the 5, stay tuned for special report. it will be great. >>> i'm bret baier in washington, we're taking a live look at the verizon center in washington, d.c., in a few minutes, donald trump will address the american/israel public affairs conference. the country's leading pro israel group. you saw john kasich, all of the presidential candidates, except bernie sanders are addressing the meeting today. we will bring the frump speech to you live. my one on one studio interviews with presidential candidate senator ted cruz and john kasich, first, the headlines. >>> president obama is in cuba right now, earlier today, he met with raul castro. in the next hour, the president and mrs. obama attend a state

antibds legislation isn't only in the u.s. israelitself has an antiboycott damages law, and france has even criminalized bds. someone was arrested last week for a bds -- wearing a bds t-shirt. the attacks are an extension of israel's oppression of palestinians living under occupation, under siege, under apartheid and under attack. when there's no defense the tactic is to stop the debate by game dating and day tacking your oopinion -- and attacking your opponents so israel and its apologize are day acting to the standing up for palestinian rights. at universities open debate on issues of public concern tends to lead our nation's consciousness. campus activism helped turn the tide of the vietnam war and south african apartheid and will eventually do the same here the mounting resuppression against those who speak out against israel residents occupation and other violations of international law illustrates the power the movement for palestinian rights has to expose those abuses and eventually bring them to an end. thank you. [applause]

u.s.-cuba relations. presidential candidates make their case to the pro-israel lobby.ombian rebels emerge from the jungle in hopes of peace, and much more. >> ifill: now, the view from the ground in cuba during this historic visit. it comes from the bbc's laura trevelyan who is reporting from havana. laura, how has the u.s. president been received on the ground there? >> well, gwen, by the young 20-something cubans who i have been talking to, with tremendous excitement. as one aye afro-cuban said to me, obama has changed, that's what he represents. the young cubans i have been talking to have been very struck by the difference between what they see as thesvery young american president and, of course, their own president, rauÚl castro, who is in his 80s. so there is a sense his visit represents a new era that people feel that this is a new beginning that, after almost 60 years of a hole tile relationship with this -- years of a hostile relationship, that there are endless possibilities for young people to study. there is a generational change, too. i think for the paren

u.s.-israel alliance. prime minister netanyahu spoke to conference participants via satellite from jerusalem. this is about 20 minutes. mr. netanyahu: good morning, america. good morning, aipac. and a special good morning to the 4,000 students who are cutting class today to be with aipac in washington. greetings to all of you from jerusalem. i want to first send my condolences to the families of those murdered in today's terrorist attacks in brussels. the chain of attacks from paris to san bernardino to istanbul to the ivory coast and now to brussels, and the daily attacks in israel, this is one continuous assault on all of us. in all these cases, the terrorists have no resolvable grievances. it's not as if we could offer them brussels orris tan bull or california or even the west bank. that won't satisfy their grievances. because what they seek is our utter destruction and their total domination. their basic demand is that we should simply disappear. well, my friends, that's not going to happen. the only

doesn't seem any incompatiblity with netanyahu and obama is affecting that relationship with israel and u.s. a new billion dollar deal that is due to be negotiated there. >> it is a sort of memorandum of understanding. israel has some 30 billion dollars over the last 10 years and it is expected to take some 40 billion dollars. part of it as it were compensation for the deal. you would think the iranian deal is the service of israel. you're right. the israeli american relations remains strong in terms of the battle of relations. what happened over the last several years is that obama toppled the mindset. it allowed washington to pursue a deal with iran without getting the permission from israel as they would have expected it to >>> reports coming through that the u.s. could be publishing some sort of outline for talks and agreement and that could happen through a u.n. security council resolution. what are you hearing about that and would the objective of that were to happen, would be to revive direct negotiations, direct talks between the palestinians and israelis is that possible? >> this i

u.s.-israel alliance more indispensible than ever. use] we have to combat all of these trends with even more intense security and diplomatic cooperation. the united states and israel must be closer than ever, stronger than ever and more determined than ever to prevail against our common adversary and to advance our shared values. values. [applaus [applause]. this is especially true at a time when israel faces brutal terrorist stabbings, shootings, and vehicle attacks at home. parents worry about letting their children walk down the street. many fa li-- families livein fear. a few weeks ago, a young american veteran and west point graduate taylor force was murdered by a palestinian terrorist near the port. these attacks must end immediately and-- palestinian leaders need to stop inciting violence, stop celebrating terrorists and martyrs and stop paying rewards to their families. [applaus [applause] >> because we understand the threats israel faces. we know we can never take for granted the strength of our alliance or the success of our

u.s. and israel. >> we need steady hands. not a president who says he is neutral on monday, pro israel on tuesday. >> i have studied this and it is a bad deal. >>> ted cruz attacked trump for the promise to be neutral in brokering a deal between israel and the palestinians. cruz is chasing him in the >>> two explosions at the brussels airport. one person is dead, several others are injured. we just got video is from the scene. you can see there it is chaotic at the airport right now. here's what we know at this hour. two explosions, one right after the other happened just after 8:00 this morning brussels time. abc news is telling us those explosions happened right in front of the american airlines ticket counter. right now no flights are going in and out of the airport and people in the area are being evacuated. i was looking at a tweet telling people not to come to the airport because it has been evacuated. officials have raised the terror threat level. those explosions come days after the prime suspect in the paris terror a

obviously, israel has no love lost for iran and the u.s. srael's point of view has accommodated them too much.at does that make for greater attention? >> yes, this is one of the main issues looming over the vice president's visit in israel. the iranian deal and specifically what america is going to do for israel now. america promised israel after it brokered the nuclear deal with iran that it would give it somem kind of compensation, some kind of boost in military aid, and now there are negotiations between the two countries. the u.s. is offering a lower number than -- a lower amount than the israelis want. currently, america gives israel about $3 billion a year in military aid. a aid to the prime minister, prime minister benjamin netanyahu -- aides to prime minister benjamin netanyahu insinuated, thanks but no thanks, we'll wait for the next administration. today, the vice president said take the deal, you won't get a better one. >> ifill: the reaction to the irony missile test is what. >> it took the israelis a long time after they put --

a missile test in iran is causing concern in israel and the u.s. iranian state media reported today its military test launched two ballistic missiles with the words, israel must be wiped out, written in hebrew on them. vice president joe biden in israel reassured prime minister benjamin netanyahu that the u.s. will act. vice president biden chastisepalestinian leaders, after the latest attack kills and injured. both sides to return to peace negotiations. al jazeera's paibl reports. al jazeera's paul beban reports. >> joe biden complete with mahmoud abbas wednesday -- met with mahmoud abbas wednesday. as biden met with israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu. >> let me say in no uncertain terms. the united states of america condemns these acts and condemns the failure to condemn these acts. this cannot become an accepted modus operandi. >> reporter: biden was condemning the series of acts in the last months, 28 israelis and two u.s. citizens have been killed. including taylor force on tuesday. on its twitter page, abbas's fattah party. s. >> the re

u.s. vice president meanwhile is meeting with you israel's p.m. netanyahu on his visit to israel. the u.s. is facing criticism over lack of progress in efforts to broker a settlement between israel and the palestinians. our correspondent joining us. tell us about the latest spate of attacks and killings that have happened over the past 24 hours. >> reporter: the latest incident that we've heard about is what you were just mentioning in the occupied west bank near the city south. two palestinian men were shot near a check point that went up on tuesday. that was after reports that at least one of them had tried to attack a member of the israeli border police. we're now hearing that one of those palestinians have died of his wounds and he has been named locally as sam my ismaeel. a 16-year-old teenage from the occupy evidence west bank. that incident in east jerusalem, what happened first of all was that two palestinians travelling in a car fired towards an israeli bus in the remote area. no-one was hurt in that incident but police gave chase and during that chase the palestinians the

u.s. to israel and may stay in the new york city area. police say a ou 3rd, when a man grabbed a chaperone. they yelled, scaring the man off. the child was not hurt. >>> a man shot and killed by a fredericksburg police officer. they've also released the officer's name. they say officer krist fer bosmer, pulled over travis blair for a traffic stop yesterday afternoon. but blair hit the gas and dragged the officer from 600 feet until the car crashed into a ditch. investigators say the two men got into an altercation. and the officer shot blair in the leg. blair eventually died later in the hospital. investigators say blare had an outstanding warrant for heroin possession in spotsylvania. fredericksburg police have asked state police to conduct the shooting investigation. >>> coming up, cherry blossom lovers will have to wait one day to see blossoms at their peak. >>> battle makes its way to the supreme court. i'm weijia reouligi at wegmans we believe the best way to help you is to provide choices that offer you the b