Donald Trump

Indonesia refuses Trump proposal to host Gaza refugees

Indonesia has rejected a proposed plan from the Trump administration to temporarily take in Gazans as Gaza is rebuilt.

LTG William Boykin:

'Israel has God and Trump working together'

Retired American Lieutenant William Gerald Jerry Boykin shares why he is so confident that Israel will prevail against both terrorism and international pressure.

The art of the deal or the rout of the real?

The love-in with Qatar by Trump's Middle East enforcer is a troubling omen. Opinion.

Trump:

'Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon'

US President stresses in interview with Sean Hannity of Fox News that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, suggests a deal with the Iranians can be reached: I want them to have a great country. They have great potential.

Trump orders release of JFK, RFK and MLK assassination documents

Trump signs executive order to declassify government records concerning the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman:

Honored to represent the Jewish people

YU President speaks to Arutz Sheva after giving a speech at Trump’s inauguration: With this new administration, this is time for us to show clearly that there's no daylight between Israel and the US.

Trump:

Would be nice if Iran issues can be solved without Israeli strike

Trump stresses importance of implementing the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas: If the deal doesn’t hold there will be a lot of problems.

Middle East expert:

'Formal peace with Saudis in current situation will be damaging'

Dr. David Wurmser says as long as it is dependent on the Palestinian issue, it is better that Israel and the US not work to bring the Saudis into the Abraham Accords.

PMW Director:

'PA thinks it can manipulate Trump and support enemies of US'

Itamar Marcus, the Director of Palestinian Media Watch, speaks with Rabbi Pesach Wolicki of Israel365 about the Palestinian Authority's response to the reelection of US President Donald Trump.

Trump's reward for bodyguard during assassination attempt

President Trump has decided to appoint Sean Curran, one of his detail during the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, to lead the USSS.

The letter Biden left for Trump at the White House

Trump discloses the contents of the letter left for him by Biden upon his departure from the Oval Office: I wish you and your family all the best in the next four years. May God bless you and guide you as He has blessed and guided our beloved country since our founding.

Trump designates the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization

US President signs executive order designating Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, a Foreign Terrorist Organization, as the Iran-backed rebels continue their attacks on vessels in the Red Sea.

Israel365 founder:

'Trump Admin. is not afraid to say what we're afraid to say'

Rabbi Tuly Weisz, the founder of Israel365, spoke with Rabbi Pesach Wolicki on the Arutz Sheva and Israel365 special coverage of the beginning of the second Trump Administration this week. 'We need a new generation of Americans to grow up more like Mike Huckabee than like Bernie Sanders.'

Christian leader to Arutz Sheva:

'Our Jewish friends should be more assertive about Temple Mount'

John Enarson Director of Christian Relations at the Cry For Zion organization, spoke with Rabbi Pesach Wolicki on the Arutz Sheva and Israel365 special coverage of the beginning of the second Trump Administration and the hope for change on the Temple Mount.

Yoseph Haddad:

'We must speak to our enemies in the language of the Middle East'

Israel advocate Yoseph Haddad speaks with Arutz Sheva about the challenges and importance of pro-Israel activism and explains how Israel should get along with its neighbors.

Trump Mideast Envoy:

'Ceasefire a step toward Israel-Saudi normalization'

Steve Witkoff tells Fox News he and the rest of the Trump team had nothing to do with the "mathematics" of the hostage deal, which was worked out by the Biden Administration many months ago.

To please US customers:

This Jerusalem pizzeria renamed itself after Donald Trump

'When Trump was running for office, the American Briskers were urging me to name it after him,' owner of Pizza Trump recounts.

Trump:

'We're thinking about going to the Middle East, but not yet'

US President says Biden's "weakness" allowed the October 7 massacre to happen. "Six months ago, you would have had 11 more living hostages. But Biden couldn't get it done."

Trump ‘not confident’ Gaza cease-fire deal will last all phases

President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on Monday he’s not confident that Israel’s cease-fire deal with the Hamas terrorist group will hold through all three phases.

Trump 2.0

We should not expect him to be everything we want. We should appreciate him as a relief from the nasty rebukes and harmful policies of the Biden years, and from Biden's method of selling us weapons -just enough so that we could fight but not enough for us to prevail. Opinion.

President Herzog:

'I supported 2 states, but 10/7 was a wake-up call'

Israeli President gives interview at World Economic Forum, says there is 'potential' for ceasefire deal to last through all 3 stages and the Iranian threat will be at the top of Trump's agenda.

Yesha Council Head:

'Samaria incident very severe, it must be investigated'

Yisrael Ganz, governor of the Binyamin region, denounced vigilante activity and called for an investigation of the shooting of two Israelis on Monday night.

Trump gives TikTok 75-day reprieve

Trump signs executive order aimed at postponing the enforcement of a ban on TikTok by 75 days.

In message to Trump:

Abbas asks for assistance in establishing a Palestinian state

Abbas congratulates Trump on his inauguration, says a diplomatic solution should lead to "the State of Palestine and the State of Israel living side by side in security and peace."

MK Boaz Bismuth:

'The war will continue, the Americans know that perfectly well'

MK Boaz Bismuth speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News about the hostage release deal and the return of US President Donald Trump to office: I think Trump's return is very good news, not only for Israel, but for America and for the world.

Trump meets freed hostages:

'We never stopped praying for you'

US President meets freed hostages as well as families of hostages still being held by Hamas in Gaza during victory celebration in Washington: It should have never happened.

Trump pardons over 1,000 January 6 rioters

US President issues pardons to over 1,000 individuals charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, while also commuting the sentences of leaders from the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.

Dr Mike Evans:

'Hamas would never have conceded without Donald Trump'

The Founder and President of Friends of Zion spoke to Arutz Sheva about the return of Donald Trump to the White House and reassured: 'He'll support the state of Israel, in whatever they have to do.'

Hours after inauguration

Trump cancels sanctions on residents of Judea and Samaria

President Trump signs a series of orders reversing Biden's policies, including Biden’s Executive Order which applied sanctions on Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria.

Report:

Trump to sign executive order barring US aid to UNRWA

Trump Admin. officials say President will sign an executive order on his first day in office barring the giving of foreign aid that does not serve American interests in move that likely would end US funding for UNRWA.

Freed hostages' families:

'Without Trump's involvement, this moment wouldn't have happened'

The families of Emily Damari, Doron Steinbrecher, and Romi Gonen, who were released from captivity last night, gave their first public statement at Sheba Medical Center and thanked President Trump for his efforts in securing the release of their loved ones.

Steve Witkoff:

'Trump felt fulfilled when he saw the hostages & their families'

Steven Witkoff, US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy to the Middle East, describes how he and President Trump felt when they saw the first images of the 3 hostages meeting their families after they were freed yesterday.

Trump:

'As of today, there are only two genders'

Trump promised in his inaugural address to do away with diversity, equity, and inclusion quotas stating: 'We will forge a policy that is colorblind and merit-based.'

At the inauguration:

Rabbi Berman prays for hostages' return and peace in Israel

In his prayer on the stage at President Donald Trump's inauguration Yeshiva University President Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman hinted at antisemitism on college campuses and added a prayer for the hostages.

Netanyahu congratulates Trump:

'I look forward to working with you to free the hostages'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Congratulates President Donald Trump on his inauguration, looks forward to work with the President on the return of all the hostages and other regional challenges.

Watch:

Donald Trump sworn in as 47th President of the United States

Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th President of the United States and delivers his inaugural address.

Amb. Danon to Arutz Sheva:

Disagreements? Trump administration is committed to Israel

Right before Donald Trump takes the Oath of Office, Israel's Ambassador to the UN speaks about messages he's gotten from the incoming administration: support and concern for Israel and its interests.

In runup to Trump's inauguration:

Yesha Council displays greeting in Times Square

Despite the bitter cold, dozens of Jewish students and youngsters came to Times Square last night to express support for the initiative and wore "Trump" hats.

Poll:

Majority in US believe hostage deal secured thanks to Trump

According to a Harvard Harris poll, 79% of US citizens support Israel and its actions in Gaza, 21% support Hamas.

Poll:

Most Americans optimistic about Trump’s return

CBS News and YouGov survey reveals that 60% of Americans are optimistic about Trump’s second term as President.

12 hours after going dark:

TikTok resumes US operations

TikTok resumes operations for many US users, crediting its revival to efforts by President-elect Donald Trump.

Trump:

'Hostage deal a first step toward lasting Middle East peace'

US President-elect comments on hostage deal at rally in Washington, DC: This agreement could only have happened as a result of our historic victory in November.

Trump's Middle East envoy:

'The hostage deal doesn't happen without Trump'

Steve Witkoff, Trump’s Special Envoy to the Middle East, speaks at victory rally for Trump, ahead of his inauguration: The President was responsible for this release, and we all owe him a debt of gratitude, as do all the families.

Noa Argamani in Washington:

'Until Avinatan returns, my heart is in captivity'

Ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration, the families of hostages and Hamas captivity survivors gathered outside the Washington Monument to address the public.

Trump's Nat. Sec. Advisor:

'Hamas will never rule Gaza'

Mike Waltz, Trump's appointed National Security Advisor, says in an interview to CBS: 'Hamas will never rule Gaza.'

Report:

Trump considering relocation of Gazans during reconstruction

US President-elect's transition team considering allowing many Gazans to leave for other countries during the period in which Gaza undergoes reconstruction.

Trump:

'The hostage release deal better hold'

US President-elect comments to NBC News on ceasefire and hostage release deal, says he told Netanyahu: Just keep doing what you have to do. We want it to end, but to keep doing what has to be done.

First Time Since 1985:

Trump inauguration to be held indoors

Due to extremely cold weather, Trump's inauguration will be held indoors. The last indoor inauguration was Reagan's in 1985.

Once again, having no faith in the smartest guy in the room

Pro-Israel figures denigrated both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President-elect Donald Trump for agreeing to and participating in what they see as one of history’s worst deals. Is it? Opinion.

Will Trump's first day mean immigration raids?

Associates of Donald Trump claim that he is planning immediate raids against immigrant concentrations in Chicago, followed rapidly by other cities and states.

Trump plans to preserve TikTok, adviser says

Trump's incoming National Security Adviser, Mike Waltz, says the President-elect plans to take action to preserve TikTok after taking office. A ban on the app is scheduled to go into effect on Sunday.

Trump:

'Hostage deal better be done before I take the oath of office'

US President-elect stresses urgency of finalizing the ceasefire and hostage release agreement before his inauguration on Monday: It better be done.

Including Mel Gibson, Jon Voight

Trump announces 3 actors as 'special ambassadors' to Hollywood

Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone, and Mel Gibson named as President-elect's envoys to Hollywood. Voight is known for his pro-Israel views, while Gibson has been at the center of antisemitism controversies.

Officials from 3 states:

Hostage, ceasefire deal happened because of Trump's involvement

Officials from US, Qatar, and Israel say the involvement of President-elect Donald Trump and the cooperation of both US administrations is what allowed the hostage deal to be reached.

Ben Shapiro to Arutz Sheva:

Hostage deal is painful, but is not a full-scale surrender

Daily Wire co-founder tells Arutz Sheva he does not believe Trump would pressure Israel into allowing Hamas to remain in power and speaks about the special musical he created with his father, 'We Will Rise.'

Marco Rubio:

'We will overturn sanctions on residents of Judea and Samaria'

Senator Marco Rubio, Trump’s pick for Secretary of State, says during confirmation hearing that the incoming administration will end the sanctions on Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria: I’m confident Trump’s administration will continue to be perhaps the most pro-Israel administration in American history.

Mike Waltz:

'If Israel needs to go back into Gaza, we’re with them'

US President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming National Security Adviser to Fox News: The hostage release deal was reached thanks to the Trump effect. We’re with Israel if Hamas doesn’t live up to the terms of this agreement.

In wake of hostage deal

Netanyahu speaks to Trump and Biden

Prime Minister's Office says Netanyahu thanked Trump for his help in advancing the release of the hostages. Netanyahu also speaks to Biden, and thanks him for his help in advancing the deal.

Trump:

'We have a hostage deal thanks to our victory in November'

US President-elect says 'epic' ceasefire deal could only have been reached because of his election, vows to work with Israel to ensure Gaza 'never again becomes a terrorist safe haven.'

Nothing to cheer

Is there no choice but to let go hundreds of terrorists for some of the hostages? Did Israel give in to please Trump? Opinion.