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Trump: I'm not ruling out visiting Western Wall with Netanyahu

President speaks with Israel Hayom ahead of first state trip to Israel, says he may visit Western Wall with Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Trump: I'm not ruling out visiting Western Wall with Netanyahu

Report: White House furious with Bennett

Trump officials say Jewish Home chief is a 'marked man' after he said PM needs to make Trump understand embassy must be moved.

Report: White House furious with Bennett

PA official: We take Trump's peace efforts seriously

PA official Riyad al-Malki says Abbas was assured by Trump he will solve Israel-PA conflict in a year.

PA official: We take Trump's peace efforts seriously

Trump: Special counsel 'hurts our country'

President Trump denounces special counsel investigation into alleged links between his campaign and Russia.

Trump: Special counsel 'hurts our country'

Report: Trump to ask for 'settlement curb' during visit

US official says President Trump will reiterate request that Israel 'hold back on settlements' during his first visit next week.

Report: Trump to ask for 'settlement curb' during visit

ZOA: Trump administration's new aide is pro-Hamas

Pro-Israel group claims new Trump administration National Security Council advisor hostile to Israel, sympathetic to Hamas terror regime.

ZOA: Trump administration's new aide is pro-Hamas

Hundreds of flags and a red carpet 80 meters long

Hundreds of officials, a red carpet 80 meters long, flags, tribunes, and more await the US president upon his landing at Ben-Gurion Airport.

Hundreds of flags and a red carpet 80 meters long

Major US conservative mag:

No Trump obstruction of justice under Obama's precedent

Once anti-Trump conservative National Review contributing editor clears Trump.

No Trump obstruction of justice under Obama's precedent

Report: Jordan, not Israel, source of ISIS intelligence

Jordanian sources claim Israel has no spies in ISIS who could have provided intelligence allegedly shared with Russia by Donald Trump.

Report: Jordan, not Israel, source of ISIS intelligence

'No decision on embassy move until after Trump's Israel trip'

White House official denies reports President Trump had decided to leave US Embassy in Tel Aviv. 'Decision will be made after Israel trip.'

'No decision on embassy move until after Trump's Israel trip'

Trump refuses to visit Ramallah

Staff planning Trump's visit to Israel agree with the PA that he will meet Abbas in Bethlehem instead.

Trump refuses to visit Ramallah

Jewish former senator a candidate for FBI Director

Trump to interview four candidates for FBI Director, including Joe Lieberman.

Jewish former senator a candidate for FBI Director

Report: Embassy won't move to Jerusalem right away

White House official says Trump has decided it is not "wise" to move the Embassy to Jerusalem at this time.

Report: Embassy won't move to Jerusalem right away

Trump under fire? Putin to the rescue

Russian president Putin says President Trump did not transfer any classified info to Russia and offered transcript of meeting to Congress.

Trump under fire? Putin to the rescue

Trump: I will strengthen our alliance with the Jewish state

New London to host President Donald Trump today, Wednesday when he addresses graduates at the Coast Guard Academy

Trump: I will strengthen our alliance with the Jewish state

'There is a limit to the trampling of our national honor'

MK Smotrich calls on PM to insist that Israeli officials accompany US President to Western Wall, vows to have MKs at site during visit.

'There is a limit to the trampling of our national honor'

So why is President Trump not visiting Masada?

Rumours have proliferated about the reason for the cancellation of President Trump's visit to Masada. Is the decision due to the weather?

So why is President Trump not visiting Masada?

Will the White House keep Iran deal alive?

Tomorrow (Thursday) is the deadline for the White House to renew the Iran nuclear deal. President Trump campaigned against it.

Will the White House keep Iran deal alive?

US organizations pressure Trump to move Embassy

Group of 60 US organizations pressures Trump to move Embassy to Jerusalem with no delays or preconditions.

US organizations pressure Trump to move Embassy

Former Mossad chief: We need to punish the Americans

Former Mossad chief says Trump's actions may endanger Israel, warns against tempting US in the future.

Former Mossad chief: We need to punish the Americans

Trump called Netanyahu - but neither discussed Russia

Israeli official says 20-minute call was not about intelligence leaks to Russia.

Trump called Netanyahu - but neither discussed Russia

Friedman: The media blew things out of proportion

US Ambassador to Israel speaks about the US position on the Western Wall, Jonathan Pollard, and moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem.

Friedman: The media blew things out of proportion

US Ambassador: There's no demand for a building freeze

New US Ambassador to Israel says Trump is coming to Israel with no 'pre-prepared plan or road map.'

US Ambassador: There's no demand for a building freeze

Officials: Trump disclosure endangered spy inside ISIS

American officials say the life of a spy placed inside ISIS is at risk after Trump disclosed classified information to Russia.

Officials: Trump disclosure endangered spy inside ISIS

Israeli officials: Trump leak 'our worst fears confirmed'

Unnamed Israeli intelligence officials confirm Israel shared specific intelligence with the U.S. regarding ISIS.

Israeli officials: Trump leak 'our worst fears confirmed'

Mattis 'not worried' about Trump disclosures

Defense Secretary says he's not worried that Trump may have disclosed classified information to Russia.

Mattis 'not worried' about Trump disclosures

US message: We're committed to transfer embassy - sometime

Senior US officials convey messages to Israeli counterparts that Trump government committed to transfer embassy, but patience needed.

US message: We're committed to transfer embassy - sometime

Families of Israeli terror victims ask to meet with Trump

Over 100 family members of Israelis killed in Arab attacks ask to meet with US President Donald Trump during his visit to Israel next week.

Families of Israeli terror victims ask to meet with Trump

Report: Israel provided intel Trump gave to Russians

US officials say Israel was source of information on ISIS threat that US President shared with Russian representatives.

Report: Israel provided intel Trump gave to Russians

It's official

Trump to visit Western Wall without Netanyahu

Gen. McMaster officially confirms that Donald Trump will be the first sitting US President to visit Western Wall without Israeli leaders.

Trump to visit Western Wall without Netanyahu

Trump responds: 'My absolute right'

'As President I wanted to share with Russia (at an openly scheduled W.H. meeting) which I have the absolute right to do,' he said.

Trump responds: 'My absolute right'

Rivlin to Friedman: Time to recognize Jerusalem as our capital

Watch: US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman presents credentials to Israeli president, formally begins service in Israel.

Rivlin to Friedman: Time to recognize Jerusalem as our capital

Senior US officials pushing Trump not to move embassy

Pressure mounting on Trump not to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, move embassy from Tel Aviv.

Senior US officials pushing Trump not to move embassy

PA official: Peace must be based on two-state solution

PA envoy to the United States welcomes Trump's peace push, says it must be based on a two-state solution.

PA official: Peace must be based on two-state solution

Watch: 'The Washington Post story didn't happen'

Trump’s National Security Adviser makes clear that reports that Trump revealed classified information to Russia is false.

Watch: 'The Washington Post story didn't happen'

Erdogan hoping for new beginning with US?

Turkey's president will come to Washington this week to sit down with President Trump. What does he really want from the US?

Erdogan hoping for new beginning with US?

Report: Trump revealed classified information to Russia

Officials claim Trump revealed highly classified information on ISIS to the Russian foreign minister and ambassador.

Report: Trump revealed classified information to Russia

'They're trying to distort reality'

Former National Security Adviser stresses that there has never been a doubt about Israel's position regarding the U.S. Embassy move.

'They're trying to distort reality'

Senior Trump official: Western Wall not in Israel

According to reports prior to President's visit, American official said Wall not in Israeli territory, causing heated acrimony.

Senior Trump official: Western Wall not in Israel

Watch: Dr Samuel Schneider on Trump and the embassy move

'Trump's coming to Jerusalem is very important; it's a sign that he's with us.'

Watch: Dr Samuel Schneider on Trump and the embassy move

Netanyahu responds

'Fox News lied about embassy move'

Prime Minister's Office says Fox News report he asked President Trump not to move US embassy to Jerusalem is 'a lie.'

'Fox News lied about embassy move'

Report: Netanyahu told Trump not to move US embassy

'Everyone I've spoken to in DC says Netanyahu told Trump not to move embassy at this time.'

Report: Netanyahu told Trump not to move US embassy

Ambassador Friedman arrives in Israel

New US Ambassador to Israel assumes post 1 week before visit of US president to Israel.

Ambassador Friedman arrives in Israel

Justice Minister: They will not silence us

Likud Minister says Jewish Home party head has a 'political issue,' Justice Minister Shaked says her party will uphold its obligations.

Justice Minister: They will not silence us

Report: Jewish GOP donor furious over embassy move delay

Billionaire and Republican donor Sheldon Adelson reportedly furious over comments by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on embassy move.

Report: Jewish GOP donor furious over embassy move delay

10,000 Israeli policemen to secure Trump's visit

Israel Police, Shabak work together with US Secret Service in operation 'Blue Shield.'

10,000 Israeli policemen to secure Trump's visit

'We still haven't heard from Trump on embassy move'

'Trump promised to move the embassy to Jerusalem, and we expect him to follow through,' says Minister Uri Ariel.

'We still haven't heard from Trump on embassy move'

'We expect the embassy to be moved'

Deputy Foreign Minister says it is 'essential' for peace that Jerusalem be recognized as unified capital of Israel.

'We expect the embassy to be moved'

Netanyahu responds:

'Moving the embassy will finally shatter the Arab fantasy'

Prime Minister's Office calls for transferring US embassy to Jerusalem, says it would end Arab claim that Israel is not sovereign in city.

'Moving the embassy will finally shatter the Arab fantasy'

'People expected too much from Trump - I never did'

Internal Security Minister says he's not surprised by President Trump's apparent backpedaling on embassy move, push for negotiations.

'People expected too much from Trump - I never did'

Bennett Demands:

'Trump must understand that the embassy needs to be moved'

Education Minister calls on PM to make Israel's position clear to President Trump, that US embassy needs to be in Jerusalem.

'Trump must understand that the embassy needs to be moved'

Watch: 'Trump carefully considering moving embassy to Jerusalem'

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson addresses President Trump's pending decision to move US Embassy to Jerusalem - or leave it in Tel Aviv.

Watch: 'Trump carefully considering moving embassy to Jerusalem'

Increasing nervousness: Trump's approaching visit to the Middle East

Increasing nervousness: Trump's approaching visit to the Middle East

US airlift arrives in Israel to prepare for Trump visit

Huge transport aircraft arrive in Israel, carrying hundreds of tons of equipment ahead of US President's visit.

US airlift arrives in Israel to prepare for Trump visit

White House won't say if Trump taped Comey

White House press secretary refuses to say if Trump recorded his conversations with ousted FBI Director.

White House won't say if Trump taped Comey

Will Trump discuss 'Palestinian self-determination'?

National security adviser claims 'Trump will express his desire for Palestinian self-determination during Middle East visit.'

Will Trump discuss 'Palestinian self-determination'?

Trump warns Comey over leaks to media

US President Donald Trump has warned fired former FBI chief James Comey against leaking material to the media.

Trump warns Comey over leaks to media

Friedman to Trump: Not much chance for Israel-PA peace deal

Sources say Ambassador to Israel warned Trump peace deal unlikely - but missed opportunity to fundamentally shape Trump's agenda.

Friedman to Trump: Not much chance for Israel-PA peace deal

Trump envoy: Israel, PA will both need to compromise

White House special envoy Jason Greenblatt pledges to diplomats that Trump administration will help forge peace between Israel, PA.

Trump envoy: Israel, PA will both need to compromise

Trump: No collusion between me and Russia

President Trump insists Democrats are fabricating claims there was collusion between his presidential campaign and Russia.

Trump: No collusion between me and Russia