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Netanyahu on Trump:

'Those looking for cracks will find a wall of granite'

In a Fox News interview following his White House visit, PM Netanyahu praises his meeting with President Trump, stressing their shared resolve against a nuclear Iran.

'Those looking for cracks will find a wall of granite'

Trump on meeting Netanyahu:

'Many important subjects were discussed'

President Trump says his meeting with Netanyahu was very good: Obviously, many important subjects were discussed.

'Many important subjects were discussed'

At Trump-Netanyahu meeting

Peace Now launches anti-government campaign

During Trump and Netanyahu’s meeting, the Peace Now organization parked a truck displaying a campaign against the government and the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Peace Now launches anti-government campaign

Trump jabs at Netanyahu ahead of White House meeting

Trump took a dig at Netanyahu, saying he did not need his updates on Iran and made it clear that he would prefer an agreement to war at this stage.

Trump jabs at Netanyahu ahead of White House meeting

Report: Trump initially resisted meeting Netanyahu

CNN reports President Trump initially resisted meeting Benjamin Netanyahu amid growing policy differences over Iran, Lebanon and other regional issues.

Report: Trump initially resisted meeting Netanyahu

Iranian video calls for assassination of the First Lady

A video released by Iran's regime-affiliated Mehr News Agency outlines alleged vulnerabilities in First Lady Melania Trump's security and ends with a direct threat against Barron Trump.

Iranian video calls for assassination of the First Lady

New poll:

Most Americans oppose war with Iran

A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that only one-in-three Americans support the war with Iran, while most say Trump has not clearly explained its goals.

Most Americans oppose war with Iran

Report:

Netanyahu to present Trump with proof of Iranian nuclear buildup

Prime Minister Netanyahu will present intelligence to President Trump showing Iran is installing centrifuges at Pickaxe Mountain and breaking ceasefire promises, reports The New York Post.

Netanyahu to present Trump with proof of Iranian nuclear buildup

Senate advances Trump nominee for DNI

US Senate votes 51-43 to advance Jay Clayton's nomination to serve as director of national intelligence, setting up a final vote later this week.

Senate advances Trump nominee for DNI

Trump on Iran:

'There are very friendly talks going on'

At a Michigan rally, President Trump states the US is having "friendly negotiations" with Iran while maintaining military pressure to ensure it never gets a nuclear weapon.

'There are very friendly talks going on'

President Trump:

We have disagreements with Netanyahu, but on Iran we are close

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, US President Donald Trump said there are 'some disagreements' with PM Benjamin Netanyahu, but stressed that the positions of the US and Israel on Iran are 'pretty close.'

We have disagreements with Netanyahu, but on Iran we are close

'Jew Derangement Syndrome'

Trump shares scathing post slamming Tucker Carlson

Trump shared criticism describing Tucker Carlson as obsessively anti-Israel and ashamed of America following his departure from the Republican Party.

Trump shares scathing post slamming Tucker Carlson

Netanyahu takes off for Washington as Iran tops agenda

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu takes off for diplomatic visit to Washington, focusing on Iranian threat, expansion of Abraham Accords.

Netanyahu takes off for Washington as Iran tops agenda

Just before Washington trip

Netanyahu reveals concern over possible US pressure

The Prime Minister embarks on a quick visit to the US at the President's invitation, focusing on discussing the Iranian issue and attending the funeral ceremony for Senator Lindsey Graham

Netanyahu reveals concern over possible US pressure

'We have more than we need'

Trump rejects claims of dwindling munitions

President Trump rejects reports that he delayed massive two-week military strike on Iran over concerns about declining missile stockpiles.

Trump rejects claims of dwindling munitions

Report:

Trump paused expanded Iran campaign over defense stockpiles

President Trump paused plans for an expanded military campaign against Iran amid warnings over dwindling air defense missile stockpiles, The New York Times reports.

Trump paused expanded Iran campaign over defense stockpiles

Israel remains on high alert despite pause in Iran strikes

For the first time in 13 nights, the United States did not attack Iran, but Israel is preparing for escalation.

Israel remains on high alert despite pause in Iran strikes

NYT report:

Credible Iranian threat prompted Trump’s Air Force One swap

A credible threat by Iranian proxies forced President Trump to swap aircraft in Turkey following security warnings, according to The New York Times.

Credible Iranian threat prompted Trump’s Air Force One swap

'It’s time that they do it'

Trump stresses: Saudi nuclear pact hinges on Abraham Accords

President Donald Trump states again that Saudi Arabia must join the Abraham Accords as condition for US civil nuclear deal, notes that Iran's weakened status makes normalization easier.

Trump stresses: Saudi nuclear pact hinges on Abraham Accords

Iran strikes

Trump meets cabinet to evaluate escalating military action

President Trump meets key cabinet officials to weigh a major military escalation against Iran after ceasefire breakdown.

Trump meets cabinet to evaluate escalating military action

Netanyahu to meet Trump in DC amid soaring Iran tensions

Prime Minister Netanyahu will travel to Washington on Monday to meet President Trump and attend Sen. Lindsey Graham's funeral amid growing US-Iran tensions.

Netanyahu to meet Trump in DC amid soaring Iran tensions

Trump's warning to Russia and Iran

US President Donald Trump says Chinese, Russian, leaders promised not to sell weapons to Iran. 'I take Xi at his word.'

Trump's warning to Russia and Iran

Iran warns:

Strikes on Tel Aviv if Trump expands campaign to Tehran

Iranian officials tell New York Times that Iran will attack Tel Aviv and urge Houthis to block the Bab al-Mandab if Trump acts on threats to strike Tehran and key infrastructure.

Strikes on Tel Aviv if Trump expands campaign to Tehran

Trump warns Iran:

'Damaged ships and cargo will be paid for with seized assets'

President Trump declares that any damages to commercial ships or cargo from Iranian actions will be paid for directly using seized Iranian assets held by the US.

'Damaged ships and cargo will be paid for with seized assets'

Trump

'I'm considering a bigger attack against Iran than ever'

US President tells Axios he is 'close to a decision' on an attack of unprecedented scale against Iran.

'I'm considering a bigger attack against Iran than ever'

Netanyahu responds to Trump

'Saudi Arabia joining Abraham Accords would be historic leap'

The Prime Minister welcomed the possibility of Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords, after Trump made the civil nuclear agreement with Riyadh conditional on such a move.

'Saudi Arabia joining Abraham Accords would be historic leap'

Trump

US will hold Iran responsible for any Houthi attacks

US President responds to Houthi attacks on Saudi ships, warns Iran will be held responsible for any further attacks.

US will hold Iran responsible for any Houthi attacks

Trump conditions Saudi nuclear deal on normalization with Israel

US President says that the agreement with Saudi Arabia is contingent on the Saudis joining the Abraham Accords.

Trump conditions Saudi nuclear deal on normalization with Israel

Trump: Saudi nuclear deal hinges on Abraham Accords

US President Donald Trump says US is prepared to approve civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia - but only if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords.

Trump: Saudi nuclear deal hinges on Abraham Accords

Trump:

'Iran wants a deal, but they're not ready for one'

At a Georgia rally, President Trump says Iran wants a deal but isn't ready, after earlier threatening to bomb Iranian power plants if shipping attacks continue.

'Iran wants a deal, but they're not ready for one'

Trump threatens to blow up Iranian bridges, power plants

US President warns of further escalation if Iran does not cease its attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump threatens to blow up Iranian bridges, power plants

Trump ends decades-long ban on direct US flights to Lebanon

President Donald Trump directs his administration to permit direct US flights to Lebanon following a White House meeting with President Joseph Aoun.

Trump ends decades-long ban on direct US flights to Lebanon

Report:

Trump approves historic US-Saudi civilian nuclear pact

The Wall Street Journal reports that President Trump approved a 30-year civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, granting US firms a central role while exploring local uranium enrichment.

Trump approves historic US-Saudi civilian nuclear pact

Iran's army threatens

'Decisive strikes on US assets if nuclear sites targeted'

Iran’s military warns of decisive regional retaliation if the US strikes its nuclear facilities following President Trump’s pledge to hit sites under construction.

'Decisive strikes on US assets if nuclear sites targeted'

Trump

'A lot more countries will join the Abraham Accords soon'

The US President and the Lebanese President met today at the White House.

'A lot more countries will join the Abraham Accords soon'

Trump calls Iranian regime 'savages' after execution of protester

US President calls one of the latest protesters to be executed by the Iranian regime the 'latest one of 52,000.'

Trump calls Iranian regime 'savages' after execution of protester

Evangelical Leader:

'Does JD now stand for Jew Defamer?'

Evangelical Christian leader Laurie Cardoza-Moore has called on President Trump to distance himself from recent statements about Israel made by his Vice President.

'Does JD now stand for Jew Defamer?'

Report:

Trump administration weighs ending support for UN refugee agency

Diplomatic sources say a dispute over a UNHCR appointment and a funding review have raised fears of a US pullback from the agency's future.

Trump administration weighs ending support for UN refugee agency

Trump to decide on broader military offensive targeting Iran

President Trump is expected to decide shortly whether to expand military strikes against Iran, according to Fox News.

Trump to decide on broader military offensive targeting Iran

Hockey sticks and alcohol

Trump hits Canada with 50% tariffs

President Trump signs orders enacting 50% tariffs on Canadian goods like hockey sticks and booze, taking effect August 19.

Trump hits Canada with 50% tariffs

Trump answers Mamdani:

Netanyahu will not be arrested

President Trump said Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested in the US, rejecting NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposal.

Netanyahu will not be arrested

Trump warns Iran:

'They will pay many times over!'

US President Trump said that the Iranian regime will pay for any US servicemembers they kill.

'They will pay many times over!'

Trump:

'We hit Iran very hard tonight'

President Trump announces that the US military heavily damaged Iran during a ninth night of strikes: They've got very little left.

'We hit Iran very hard tonight'

Landmark summit

Lebanese President heads to Washington

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun travels to Washington, marking the first visit by a Lebanese head of state since 2009.

Lebanese President heads to Washington

'I couldn’t care less'

Trump shrugs off Iran scrapping MOU

President Trump dismisses Iran's announcement that it will no longer honor the MOU.

Trump shrugs off Iran scrapping MOU

Trump urges Graham’s sister to seek full term in South Carolina

President Trump publicly urges newly appointed Sen. Darline Graham Nordone to enter South Carolina's August special primary for her late brother's seat.

Trump urges Graham’s sister to seek full term in South Carolina

Betting on speeches

Trump teleprompter aide suspended

Longtime White House teleprompter operator placed on unpaid leave after allegedly using internal speech drafts to win $100,000 on prediction platform Kalshi.

Trump teleprompter aide suspended

Classified docs revealed

Trump: China hacked US database of 220 million voters

President Trump delivers special primetime address, announcing immediate declassification of intelligence detailing Chinese election targeting and voting machine vulnerabilities.

Trump: China hacked US database of 220 million voters

Herzog

'Not surprised at collapse of Iran MOU'

Israeli President speaks with Al Arabiya, says President Trump is in control of the situation with Iran and has his trust.

'Not surprised at collapse of Iran MOU'

Trump to appear on new US coin

New US commemorative coin to feature US President Donald Trump.

Trump to appear on new US coin

Report:

Trump weighing ground force deployments in Iran

President Trump is weighing escalatory military options against Iran - including strikes on a deep nuclear facility and island seizures - as diplomacy stalls, reports The Wall Street Journal.

Trump weighing ground force deployments in Iran

Trump:

'Iran will be defeated very soon'

President Trump claims Iran will be defeated soon, criticizes past US leaders for failing to act, and suggests Tehran is eager for a settlement.

'Iran will be defeated very soon'

'Big news'

Trump prepares primetime speech on voting rules

President Trump teases a "very big announcement" regarding "free and fair elections" for an upcoming Thursday primetime speech advocating for voting overhauls.

Trump prepares primetime speech on voting rules

After call with Trump

Netanyahu planning Washington visit next week

Israeli media report PM Netanyahu plans to visit Washington early next week following a recent phone call with President Trump, in which both agreed to meet.

Netanyahu planning Washington visit next week

Trump warns:

Infrastructure strikes on Iran unless Tehran negotiates deal

In an interview with Fox News, President Trump warns that US strikes will target Iran's power plants and bridges unless Iranian officials return to the table to negotiate a deal.

Infrastructure strikes on Iran unless Tehran negotiates deal

'They don't want you there'

Report: Trump pressed Netanyahu to pull out of Syria, Lebanon

According to Axios, President Trump urged Netanyahu to redeploy Israeli forces from Syria and Lebanon while Israel cites ongoing security concerns.

Report: Trump pressed Netanyahu to pull out of Syria, Lebanon

Sec. Rubio explains:

Why the US is dismantling the ICC

In a State Department essay, Rubio says the court seeks to override US courts and target soldiers, agents and elected leaders abroad.

Why the US is dismantling the ICC

Trump drops 20% fee on ships passing through Hormuz

President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will remain open to global shipping while imposing a full blockade on Iranian-linked vessels.

Trump drops 20% fee on ships passing through Hormuz

'Greatest comeback in history'

Netanyahu reflects on war, US ties and Graham's legacy

Prime Minister Netanyahu discusses the sudden passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham, Israel's military progress against Iran, and ties with Trump in radio interview with Sid Rosenberg.

Netanyahu reflects on war, US ties and Graham's legacy

Trump:

'Deal with Iran is still possible despite ongoing strikes'

Speaking from the Oval Office, President Trump comments on Iran strikes, says US forces have crippled Tehran's military and secured the Strait of Hormuz but reiterates a deal is still possible.

'Deal with Iran is still possible despite ongoing strikes'