Donald Trump

Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general

Trump nominates former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as the next Attorney General of the United States after Gaetz's withdrawal due to fallout from investigation against him.

Ambulances spotted at Mar-a-Lago turn out to be a false alarm

Concerns raised for the safety and health of Trump after reports that two ambulances and several vans full of Secret Service officers had driven out of Mar-a-Lago, but the vehicles were part of Vance’s motorcade.

Trump Joins Musk for SpaceX Starship launch

SpaceX launches the sixth test flight of its Starship rocket, as President-elect looks on.

Popular TV host

Trump nominates Dr. Mehmet Oz to oversee Medicare and Medicaid

US President-elect nominates cardiothoracic surgeon and television personality to serve as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator.

Donated to Israel

Trump names Howard Lutnick as Secretary of Commerce

President-elect announces that Howard Lutnick, Chairman & CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, is his nominee for Secretary of Commerce in his administration.

Italian village:

Home in Italy for Americans disappointed with US election results

Leaders of the Italian village of Ollolai in Sardinia found a creative way to increase the dwindling population.

Former Fox Business host

Trump nominates Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation

Duffy served in the House from 2011 to 2019, representing the state of Wisconsin.

Zelenskyy:

'The war will end faster once Trump takes office'

Ukrainian President suggests that Russia's war in Ukraine could conclude "faster" once Trump assumes office. "We must do everything to ensure that the war ends next year through diplomatic means."

Families of hostages to Trump: They won't survive the winter

Hostages' families hold protest in Tel Aviv, call on US President-elect Trump to intervene - and bring about the release of their loved ones.

Trump nominates Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy

Wright will also be a member of the newly formed Council of National Energy which Trump says "will oversee the path to US energy dominance".

Report:

Jared Kushner to be pivotal to Trump admin’s Middle East efforts

CNN report: Despite not likely taking a formal role within the new Trump administration, Trump's son-in-law is seen as central to its Middle East strategy.

Trump's message to Israel: Advance a deal with Lebanon

Diplomatic source says that US President-elect Donald Trump told Israel's Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer that Israel needs to reach an agreement which will end the war in Lebanon.

MK Ohad Tal:

'We need to seize these opportunities to apply sovereignty'

'Huge opportunities are waiting ahead, to apply sovereignty, to do what Israel needs to,' MK Ohad Tal says, praising US President-elect Donald Trump's newest cabinet picks.

Huckabee to Arutz Sheva:

There is no 'occupation', it is the 'promised land'

Soon-to-be US Amb. to Israel in special interview: "I oppose the two state solution, that's a position that Trump has held and I expect that he will continue to."

Minister Eli Cohen:

'We expect Trump to take a strong stance against Iran'

Energy Minister tells Reuters Israel expects the Trump administration to take a strong stance against Iran and its nuclear ambitions, potentially creating opportunity for additional peace agreements.

Report:

Musk met Iran's UN ambassador

Two Iranian officials tell The New York Times that Elon Musk met Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations in New York to discuss ways to reduce tensions between Iran and the United States.

Trump's first promise to Israel

President-elect Trump's associates have delivered an explicit promise that as soon as he enters the White House, he will remove all restrictions on the supply of military equipment and ammunition to Israel.

Trump nominates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health Secretary

President-elect Trump nominates Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Trump, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

Next Trump nomination?

Dov Hikind thanks God for Trump victory, 'wonderful' team

Former New York State Assemblyman and founder of Americans Against Anti-Semitism Dov Hikind, whose name has been floated for Trump's Antisemitism Envoy, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the political situation in the US and how to combat rising antisemitism.

Ukraine denies reports of race for nuclear weapons

German media alleges that Ukraine seeks a new deterrent amid growing fears that Trump will withdraw US support for the war against Russia.

Jake Sullivan:

'There's room for cooperation with Trump team on hostage deal'

US National Security Adviser tells reporters Biden raised the issue of the American hostages being held in Gaza during his meeting at the White House with Trump: We’re prepared to work with the incoming team to secure the release of the hostages.

Trump classified docs case

Special counsel asks court to pause appeals

Special counsel Jack Smith asks federal appeals court to pause proceedings in his effort to overturn decision to dismiss the criminal classified documents case against President-elect Donald Trump and two others.

'Gift' to Trump

Report: Israel preparing Lebanon ceasefire plan

Israeli officials tell The Washington Post that Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer told Trump and Jared Kushner that Israel is rushing to advance a ceasefire deal in Lebanon.

Trump officially nominates Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

President-elect Donald Trump officially announced Florida Senator Marco Rubio as his pick for Secretary of State. 'Marco is a highly respected leader and a very powerful voice for freedom.'

High Hopes

Upon hearing the news in Amsterdam, the horror of my initial reaction was mixed with added gratitude that Harris lost. Within a few days of Trump’s victory, Qatar agreed to evict Hamas leaders and Hamas wants an “immediate” end to the war. Opinion.

Watch: President-Elect Trump returns to DC, meets Biden

President-Elect Donald Trump meets with outgoing President Biden at the White House.

Ambassador-to-be Mike Huckabee:

Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria during Trump's term? Of course!

Ambassador-to-be Mike Huckabee, on option for applying sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, says, 'Of course, but the president will decide.'

Trump appoints Musk:

Trump names leaders of Department of Government Efficiency

US President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that X owner Elon Musk and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency.

Trump names Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary

US President-elect says the South Dakota Governor will work to "guarantee that our American Homeland is secure from our adversaries."

Visited Israel twice

Trump nominates Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary

US President-elect announces that he has nominated Fox News anchor Pete Hegseth to serve as Secretary of Defense in his new Cabinet.

Trump picks John Ratcliffe as CIA director

Ratcliffe, a former congressman from Texas, previously served as the director of national intelligence during Trump’s first term.

Trump appoints Steven Witkoff as Special Envoy to the Middle East

Witkoff, a real estate investor, was born to a Jewish family in the Bronx and raised in Baldwin Harbor, New York.

Trump announces:

Mike Huckabee will be the next US Ambassador to Israel

Former Arkansas Governor and friend of Israel named as the next US Ambassador to the Jewish State.

Trump officially names Rep. Mike Waltz as National Security Adv.

Waltz, a Green Beret veteran who served in Afghanistan, the Middle East and Africa, has been a strong supporter of Israel.

Trump literally took out the trash and left the real America

. Trump ignited America's silent majority. Opinion.

Harley Lippman:

'Trump will have Israel's back against Iran'

Harley Lippman, political analyst and foreign policy expert, tells what Israel can expect from the incoming President.

Netanyahu:

'Annexation when Trump returns'

The Prime Minister said recently in closed talks that after Trump's entry into the White House, the issue of sovereignty over the Judea and Samaria areas should be revisited.

Trump taps former aide Stephen Miller for deputy chief of staff

Stephen Miller, hardline Jewish Trump aide, to become deputy chief of staff as immigration becomes top issue.

Report:

Dermer met Trump in Mar-a-Lago

Sources tell Axios the meeting between Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and US President-elect was aimed at passing messages from Netanyahu to Trump and briefing Trump on Israel's plans in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran for the next two months.

Herzog at JFNA General Assembly:

'Iran is the engine behind the modern-day antisemitism'

President Herzog congratulates Trump, calls him "a champion of peace and cooperation", and also thanks Biden for his “steadfast support from the very beginning of the war”.

Supported pro-Israel legislation

Report: Trump to name Marco Rubio Secretary of State

New York Times reports that US President-elect is expected to name Florida Senator as the Secretary of State in his administration.

Trump taps Rep. Mike Waltz as his national security adviser

US President-elect asks Florida Congressman to be his White House national security adviser.

'Strong and very smart'

Trump officially nominates Rep. Stefanik as UN Ambassador

US President-elect officially nominates Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as US Ambassador to the United Nations: She led the charge against antisemitism on college campuses.

Trump selects Jewish former Rep. Lee Zeldin to head EPA

US President-Elect picks Jewish former Congressman from New York to head the Environmental Protection Agency.

Pro-Israel Sec. State candidate:

Muslim Trump supporters urge Pres-elect to select Ric Grenell

Organization of Muslim supporters of Trump write to the President-Elect praising former US Amb. to Germany, an outspoken supporter of Israel, for his outreach to their community, urge his appointment as Secretary of State.

US indictment:

Iran planned mass shooting attack on Israelis in Sri Lanka

After US foils Iranian plan to assassinate Trump before elections, Ayatollahs' regime planned to murder Israeli tourists in Sri Lanka last month. Another target: assassination of two Jewish businessmen for a million dollars.

Trump confirms:

Elise Stefanik to serve as US Ambassador to the UN

The President-elect called the New York congresswoman 'an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter.' Stefanik published a statement accepting the appointment.

Trump appoints ex-ICE head as new 'Border Czar'

Tom Homan, former ICE head and strong supporter of plan to deport illegal immigrants, to be appointed as President-elect Donald Trump's 'Border Czar' in the next administration, report says.

The Trump victory: Good for the US, Israel and the world

Trump’s love of the US is not a revelation to those who think for themselves and who have remained awake but not woke. We are about to watch in prime time as evil abates, reversing the downward trajectory placed in the path of the American people. Opinion.

Gazans wish to escape from Hamas cruelty,let a million Gazans go!

If the Gazans leave, the dreams of Israel’s enemies will end. No more Gaza wars. No more Hamas rockets aimed at Israel civilians. No more surprise massacres. How disappointing. Opinion.

Supporter of Israel

Trump offers Rep. Stefanik the post of UN Ambassador

Stefanik rose to prominence during the House Education Committee's hearing on campus antisemitism, in which university presidents refuse to acknowledge that calls for the genocide of Jews violated their schools’ rules.

During conversation last week

Trump's warning to Putin

US President-elect Donald Trump spoke with the Russian President this past Thursday and cautioned him about Ukraine

Will he be back?

Conflicting reports on Jared Kushner's role in the administration

While previous reports indicated that the President-Elect's son-in-law would not return to the White House, Israel Hayom reported that he has begun advising on the creation of the new administration.

Netanyahu:

'We won't let history repeat itself, we will fight antisemitism'

Prime Minister Netanyahu attacked Holland for its conduct during the attacks on Israelis and warned: 'We have learned something from history: Wild attacks that start against Jews, never end with the Jews.'

Trump promised sweeping crackdown on gender-affirming care

In a Truth Social video from 2023 that has made the rounds following his reelection, Trump pledged to push legislation banning federal support for gender-affirming care, to order investigations into possible side effects, and to promote education on traditional family roles.

Iran concerned about Trump's return

Dr. Tamar Elam Gindin, an Iran scholar at the Azrieli Center, explains why Iran is apprehensive about the incoming president.

Final US election results:

Trump wins 312 electoral votes, Harris 226

Arizona declared for the President-Elect, completing Trump's sweep of all 7 battleground states in last week's election. Trump also won the popular vote and will enjoy a Republican-majority Senate,

The irony of Michigan

President Trump’s winning Michigan is a compelling irony in a landslide victory and a stunning rebuke to Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party. Opinion.

Trump and Biden to meet on Wednesday

As part of the process of transition of power, President-elect Trump will meet with Biden in the Oval Office on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. local time.

'Fabricated scenario'

Iran denies it plotted to kill Trump before US election

Iranian officials reject US accusations of Tehran's involvement in an alleged assassination plot targeting Trump. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson: A repulsive scheme orchestrated by Israel and Iranian opposition groups.