Replacing the 'special relationship' with a more standard alliance between two sovereign nations would serve both American and Israeli interestsLeon Hadar03:56 PM • July 16 2026 IDTFor decades, Washington has treated its relationship with Israel as something categorically different from its relationships with every other ally, an unconditional, sacrosanct bond insulated from the give-and-take that governs America's dealings with London, Tokyo, or Canberra.Loading...Click the alert icon to follow topics:Israel - U.S.Middle Eastanti-Israel CommentsLoading...In the NewsIn the News: Israel NewsIranMahmoud AhmadinejadLindsey GrahamPollKnesset Israel ElectionsHaaretz PodcastIt's Time to Make the U.S.-Israel Relationship Normal AgainUnknown Species of Monkey With Orange Lips Reported in Central AfricaShin Bet Chief Agrees to Give Sara Netanyahu Lifelong SecurityHow a Secret Mossad Operation in Dubai Ended Up in Israel's Design WeekNetanyahu Government Plans to Use Shin Bet for Law Enforcement in Arab CommunityRemembering and rebuilding two years laterICYMIInside the Mossad Plot to Install Ahmadinejad as Iran's LeaderThe Original Tradwives of Ancient RomeEgypt Lost the World Cup. But Was the Referee Really Jewish?Eisenkot Is Quietly Gaining Ground in Likud Territory. Enough to Beat Netanyahu?Ro Khanna, U.S. Lawmaker & Israel Critic, Says West Bank Settlers 'Detained' HimI Joined Rep. Ro Khanna on His West Bank Visit. Here's What I Saw