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153 housing permits in Jerusalem - with 11,000 more planned
Jerusalem municipality issues final permits for 153 new units, Deputy Mayor says 11,000 more planned.

Trump slams Mexican president over border wall funding
President Trump threatens to cancel meeting over Mexico's refusal to underwrite border wall, suggests he may seek to scrap NAFTA deal.

When Obama agreed with Trump on voter fraud
In 2008, then Senator Barack Obama discussed problem of fraudulent voting.

Jewish Breitbart writer to join Trump administration
Jewish staff writer at Breitbart News to join the Trump administration, mainly working under chief strategist Stephen Bannon.

Erekat 'shocked' at Trump's silence on Israeli construction
PLO Secretary-General calls on President Donald Trump's administration to clarify its policy with regard to Israeli "settlements".

House Speaker: We'll fund the border wall
Speaker Ryan says the House will fund the wall that Trump wants to build and will later find a way for Mexico to contribute.

Trump could cut ties with UN over its support for the PA
Trump administration reportedly planning to reduce ties with organizations such as the UN that give the PA and the PLO full membership.

Watch: President Trump speaks at Department of Homeland Security
President Trump delivers first remarks at Department of Homeland Security since taking office

State Department freezes PA-intended funds
US State Department freezes funds Obama intended for PA until new Secretary of State is appointed.

PA officials: US caved to our pressure, won't move embassy
Palestinian Authority officials say US agreed not to move embassy to Jerusalem.

Trump to speak with Netanyahu about Judea, Samaria building
Trump plans to speak with Netanyahu about plans to build in Judea, Samaria, Jerusalem.

Trump orders construction of US-Mexico wall
Trump to hold meeting with Department of Homeland Security, sign order to begin construction on dividing wall on Wednesday night.

Arab Meretz MK compares Trump and Regev to Nazis
Holocaust survivors walk out as MK Esawi Frej compares between Nazi Germany and statements made by Trump and Israeli Culture Minister.

Report: Trump to restrict immigration from some Muslim countries
Trump expected to sign several orders restricting immigration from Syria and six other Middle Eastern or African countries, say sources.

Trump administration refuses to comment on Israeli construction
Watch: White House Press Secretary dodges question on Israeli construction in Judea & Samaria, says Trump views Israel as "huge" ally.

Shaked presents 5 point plan for national strength
Justice Minister presents 5 point plan for national strength, covering foreign relations and building in Judea and Samaria.

Watch: White House briefing
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer informs reporters on activities of Trump Administration.

FBI clears Trump NSA adviser Flynn in Russia probe
FBI probe into calls between Trump NSA adviser Michael Flynn and Russian ambassador yields no evidence of wrongdoing.

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Trump and Sisi discuss fight against terror
In phone call with Egyptian counterpart, Trump affirms his administration's commitment to supporting Egypt.

American writer suspended over offensive tweet on Trump's son
Saturday Night Live writer Katie Rich suspended indefinitely after offensive tweet about Trump’s 10-year-old son causes an uproar.

'Coordinate every step with Trump'
Rabbi Eliyahu Zini backs Prime Minister's decision to delay Maaleh Adumim sovereignty, 'must not embarrass president early on'.

No decision yet on moving US Embassy to Jerusalem
White House Press Secretary tells reporters no decision yet on when to move US embassy to Jerusalem, talks in early stages.

Giuliani to bring message to PM: ‘Trump likes you very much’
Former mayor of New York and Trump confidant Rudy Giuliani to bring message from President Trump to Netanyahu: 'I like you very much.'

Watch: Press Briefing with White House Press Secretary
President Donald Trump's Press Secretary provides full briefing to reporters for first time.

Watch: Benjamin Ginsberg explains who runs Washington
Johns Hopkins professor discusses leverage points of entrenched bureaucracy.

Rubio will Support Tillerson for Secretary of State
Senator Marco Rubio announced his support on Monday morning for President Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of state, Rex Tillerson.

PM to Bennett: This is not the time for knee-jerk reactions
PM responds to Jewish Home leader's call for immediate annexation of Maaleh Adumim, says opportunity requires acting responsibly.

Bennett: This is the time for action, not excuses
Education Minister calls on PM to act now to annex Maaleh Adumim and to take advantage of an opportunity which may not come again.

Far-left slams Israel at anti-Trump march
Organizers of Women's March to protest Trump inauguration demand 'justice for Palestine'.

'Netanyahu is ruining the chance of a lifetime'
Senior Israeli official tells Arutz Sheva Prime Minister is on verge of missing an historic opportunity for Israel.

'Mistake to delay annexation - don't ask permission, just do it'
Minister Ariel slams decision to delay annexation talks, says Israel 'is not the 51st star on the American flag.'

Madonna: My remarks were a 'metaphor'
Popular singer who said she has thought about "blowing up" the White House says she is not a violent person and was just using a metaphor.

Republican Senators to vote in favor of Trump's Sec'y of State
Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham will vote in favor of Rex Tillerson despite their concerns over his ties with Russia.

Trump: Peace can only be achieved through direct talks
President Trump tells Netanyahu that peace with the PA can only be reached through direct negotiations between the sides.

Trump invites Netanyahu to Washington
Prime Minister’s Office says Trump invited Netanyahu to visit Washington in February during their phone call.

Trump aide says administration favors Judea and Samaria
Trump aide tells Samaria Council head thatadministration looks to open new page in US-Israel relations, including on Judea and Samaria.

Trump: Conversation with Netanyahu was 'very nice'
President Trump, Netanyahu speak for first time since inauguration.

'Trump has already sent embassy architects to Jerusalem'
Following reports of progress on possible move of US embassy to Jerusalem, official says embassy architects already at work.

Anti-Semites harrass rabbi who spoke at Trump inauguration
Rabbi Marvin Hier, who said prayer at President Trump's inauguration, inundated with anti-Semitic attacks on social media since event.

Abbas threatens steps against US over embassy move
PA Chairman threatens steps against US if President Trump moves embassy to Jerusalem as reports say announcement on move coming tomorrow.

'Trump admin beginning talks for embassy move to Jerusalem'
According to unconfirmed report, Trump administration member reveals announcement on embassy move to be made on Monday.

Annexation vote delayed until after Trump-Netanyahu meeting
Security Cabinet pushes off law annexing Maale Adumim until after Netanyahu meets with President Trump.

Trump: Where were the protesters on election day?
President Trump slams demonstrators protesting his inauguration. 'Left-wing celebrities hurt their own cause'.

Netanyahu and Trump to speak tonight
PM Netanyahu and President Donald Trump to hold first conversation since inauguration, as ministers push for more construction.

WATCH: Hevron Arabs torch images of President Trump
Residents of Palestinian Authority burn Trump's picture in protest of plan to move US Embassy to Jerusalem.

Netanyahu: We will continue to take care of Judea and Samaria
Israeli PM begins weekly cabinet meeting by discussing Trump inauguration.

Samaria Regional Council Head: We won't miss this opportunity
Yossi Dagan speaks to Arutz Sheva in Washington, D.C., says Netanyahu needs to keep promises, build in Judea and Samaria.

Can Trump contain Obama's Middle East fallout?

White House Press Secretary: America deserves better
Sean Spicer responds to media's false reports about Martin Luther King bust, number of Trump supporters.

Is Netanyahu making excuses?
Israeli official says Trump administration not pressuring Netanyahu on Ma'ale Adumim sovereignty.

New Israel Ambassador plans to live in Jerusalem
David Friedman says he won't live in ambassador's residence in Herzliya, plans to live and work in Jerusalem.

Efrat mayor: Congress wants to know Jerusalem's policy
Exclusive Arutz Sheva interview with Oded Revivi covers new administration, why Yesha Council sent representatives to inauguration.

PA organizations: Embassy move would 'ignite a fire'
Coalition of Palestinian Authority organizations warns President Trump against moving the embassy to Jerusalem.

Watch: White House press secretary blasts the media
White House press secretary Sean Spicer criticizes the media for falsifying the facts when reporting on Trump’s inauguration.

Trump's son-in-law cleared to serve in White House
Justice Department concludes it would be lawful for Trump to appoint his son-in-law Jared Kushner to a White House post.

British PM to meet Trump on Friday
British Prime Minister Theresa May will become the first foreign leader to meet the new United States President.

Madonna raves and curses
Madonna to crowd at Women’s March: ‘I’ve thought a lot about blowing up the White House,' calls for revolution.

President Trump Delivers Remarks at CIA Headquarters
Trump uses first full day as US President to address CIA employees at their Langley, Virginia headquarters.
