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Netanyahu to visit Texas during upcoming US trip for UN General Assembly

Netanyahu's US visit is expected to last just two days because of the need to return to Israel before the start of Sukkot.

|ByIDAN KWELLER
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Christian Conference in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) speaks during a BBQ fundraiser for Iowa Republican U.S. Senate candidate, Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) at the Horizon Events Center on August 29, 2026 in Clive, Iowa.

Sen. Ted Cruz says 'unequivocal yes' to Trump’s 'mission accomplished' claim on Iran

Cruz agreed “unequivocally” that the president’s military objectives had been achieved, saying the US has eliminated Iran’s ballistic missiles and drone capabilities, air force, navy, and leadership.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A supporter of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado’s Vente Venezuela wears a Venezuelan flag during a rally marking the two-year anniversary of presidential elections, which authorities said Nicolas Maduro won, in Caracas, Venezuela, July 28, 2026.

Seven months after Trump intervention, US senators seek Venezuela elections

"The people of Venezuela deserve free, fair, and transparent elections, and it is vital to the national security interests of the United States that those elections occur expeditiously," Cruz said.

|ByREUTERS
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US Republican Senator Tom Cotton in Washington, July 29, 2026.

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with US Senators Cotton, Fetterman during visit to Washington

"You’ve been a great, great friend of Israel, none better," Netanyahu told Cotton. "And I know you’re a champion of the Israel-American alliance, which enhances the security of both our countries."

|ByTZVI JASPER

Fearing Trump, Republican Jews give Cruz another look

“Everyone understands we need to get Cruz to get to the convention to at least stop Trump from getting the nomination.”

APRIL 12, 2016ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA
Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump (L) talks with rival Ted Cruz during a commercial break in the midst of the Republican US presidential candidates debate, March 10, 2016.

Cruz, acknowledging social issues gap with Republican Jews, stresses Israel support

Cruz drew his longest applause when he said he would on his first day launch the process to move the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

APRIL 10, 2016ByJTA
Republican 2016 US presidential candidate Senator Ted Cruz

Top US news contributors call Cruz's 'New York values' comment anti-Semitic

Ted Cruz, along with Republican presidential rivals casino mogul Donald Trump and Ohio Governor John Kasich are in New York campaigning ahead of the state's upcoming primary.

APRIL 8, 2016ByDANIEL J. ROTH
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz

Cruz's father, a pastor, highlights Israel support

President Cruz “will not fund the United Nations until they stop supporting BDS and anti-Semitism,” his father says.

APRIL 6, 2016ByMICHAEL WILNER
Republican US presidential candidate Ted Cruz speaks to supporters at his 2016 New Hampshire primary night rally

New poll shows Ted Cruz in dead heat with Donald Trump

Cruz appeared poised for victory in Wisconsin's nominating contest on Tuesday, according to opinion polls in the state.

APRIL 6, 2016ByREUTERS
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz

The AIPAC conference in Washington isn’t over

MARCH 28, 2016ByLENNY BEN-DAVID
Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump addresses the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) afternoon general session in Washington March 21, 2016.

Ted Cruz condemned by ADL for call to patrol ‘Muslim neighborhoods’

On Tuesday, Ted Cruz called for new powers for law enforcement to “patrol and secure Muslim neighborhoods” in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Brussels,

MARCH 23, 2016ByJTA
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz

Trump chooses Israel as subject of first serious policy speech

Speaking at the AIPAC conference, Trump received standing ovations, Kasich hailed a convergence of interests between Israel and the Arab world, while Cruz criticized Palestinian claims.

MARCH 22, 2016ByMICHAEL WILNER
Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump addresses the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) afternoon general session in Washington March 21, 2016.

WATCH: GOP presidential battle takes AIPAC by storm

Follow the JPost's live updates of the pro-Israel lobby's annual policy conference.

MARCH 21, 2016ByMICHAEL WILNER, JPOST.COM STAFF
Republican US presidential candidates (L-R) Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and John Kasich stand together at a Republican candidates debate on March 10

The divide between Democrat and Republican has never been bigger

MARCH 20, 2016ByLAWRENCE POLYAKOV
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