Donald Trump

Agam Berger's father to Trump:

'History will never forget your generosity and leadership'

Merav and Shlomi, the parents of returned hostage Agam Berger, delivered remarks at the hospital.

Amb. Leiter thanks Trump:

'No more double standard on Israel'

Israel’s Ambassador to the US, Yechiel Leiter, thanks President Trump for signing an Executive Order seeking to combat antisemitism on campuses and colleges: "Anti-Israel = antisemitism".

Trump insists:

'Egypt and Jordan will do it, they will take in Gazans'

US President unfazed by Egypt and Jordan rejecting his plan which would see them taking in Palestinian Arabs from Gaza: They’re going to do it. We do a lot for them, and they’re going to do it.

Sisi responds to Trump:

'Egypt will not take part in the displacement of Palestinians'

Egyptian President responds publicly to the proposal by US President Donald Trump that Gazans should relocate to countries such as Egypt and Jordan.

Trump signs order:

'Punish anti-Jewish racism in colleges and universities'

Trump signs Executive Order to combat antisemitism, with a focus on combatting the surge of antisemitism on US campuses since October 7, 2023. Order calls for immediate action to quell pro-Hamas vandalism and intimidation, and investigate and punish anti-Jewish racism in colleges and universities.

Ritchie Torres:

'If you break law, align with terror, you should lose your visa'

Democratic Congressman reacts to the executive order President Trump is expected to sign today deporting foreign residents who commit crimes during antisemitic, pro-Hamas protests. 'A visa is not a right but a privilege.'

Report:

Trump to sign executive order for deportation of antisemites

New York Post reports President Trump will sign an executive order today on the combatting of antisemitism, including the deportation of noncitizens who break the law during anti-Israel protests.

Israeli assessment:

'Trump will make it difficult to resume fighting'

Political sources believe US administration will give Israel enticing security and political offer, to encourage it not to return to fighting in Gaza.

President Trump, beware of Middle East reality

Ending wars and terrorism is a noble aspiration but is up against intra-Arab violence, needed regime change in Iran, fanatic religious beliefs and the difference between the Arab talk and the Arab walk. Opinion.

Iranian FM mocks Trump:

'Instead of relocating Gazans, take Israelis to Greenland'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi ridicules Trump over his suggestion to relocate Palestinian Arabs from Gaza to countries such as Egypt and Jordan: Instead of Palestinians, take Israelis to Greenland so they can kill two birds with one stone.

Hostage's sister to Trump:

Thanks to you - I can hug my sister again

Yarden Gonen, whose sister, Romi Gonen, survived captivity and was released after 471 days, expressed her gratitude to Presidents Trump and Biden, as well as the IDF soldiers, the Almighty, and more for their role in making the deal happen.

Netanyahu to meet Trump in Washington in 1 week

Israeli PM to become the first foreign leader to be invited to meet President Trump in Washington during Trump's second term. The 2 will meet on Tuesday, February 4.

President Trump:

'Poison of antisemitism still courses through veins of cowards'

In a proclamation marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, President Donald Trump pledged that 'antisemitism has no place in a civilized society, no place in our foreign policy, and no place in the United States of America.'

Trump doubles down

'I wish Sisi would take in some residents of Gaza'

US President says he spoke to Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi about his relocation plan: I wish he would take some. We helped them a lot, and I'm sure he'd help us.

After Trump remarks on Gazans

Rubio speaks to Jordan's King

US Secretary of State speaks with King Abdullah II of Jordan about the implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, two days after Trump floated the idea of Jordan taking in Gazans.

Albanian PM:

'We're taking in 10,000 Gazans? Fake news'

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama rejects Channel 12 report saying Trump is in talks with his country about the possibility of taking in as many as 100,000 Gazan civilians: “I haven’t heard something so fake in quite some time."

Lawyers involved in prosecuting Trump dismissed

Justice Department announces it has dismissed several lawyers involved in prosecuting President Donald Trump, explaining they cannot be trusted to assist in implementing the President’s agenda.

Att. Marc Zell:

Trump's decision on weapons is important for action against Iran

'Donald Trump is a man of principles. Everybody around the world is reassessing their foreign policy and their relationship to the US,' says Marc Zell, Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel, to Arutz Sheva.

Herzog thanks Trump and Witkoff

'I wish you great success in bringing peace and stability'

Speaking at inauguration of "The Altneu" synagogue in New York, President Herzog comments on latest developments on the hostages: With God's help, we will soon hear—this week—about six more hostages returning home. I commend all those involved in reaching today's agreement.

Egypt rejects Trump idea to relocate Gazans

Egypt rejects idea floated by Trump regarding the evacuation of Gaza’s population to Egypt and Jordan, reiterates "continued support for the steadfastness of the Palestinian people on their land."

PA opposes Trump proposal on relocating Gazans

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas's office responds to Trump's comments, stresses it strongly opposes any plan aiming to deport Palestinian Arabs from the Gaza Strip.

President Trump should extradite murderers of Americans

Ahlam Ahmad Al. Tamimi, Ahmad Obeid, Mari Abu Saida, and Khalil Jabarin who murdered American citizens all should be extradited and face the full extent of American law. Opinion.

Families of released hostages thank President Trump

The families of Karina Ariev, Naama Levy, Daniella Gilboa, and Liri Albag expressed their gratitude to President Trump for his crucial role in securing their daughters' freedom.

Hamas rejects Trump proposal to relocate Gazans

Hamas official says that Gaza residents would rather face death than temporarily relocate to Egypt and Jordan.

Danish govt. worried after call with Trump about Greenland

European officials describe "horrendous call" between Danish PM and new US President over Trump's desire for the US to assume control of Greenland.

Smotrich:

'Trump's proposal to relocate Gazans is a good idea'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich responds to President Donald Trump's proposal to relocate part of the Gaza population to other places like Egypt and Jordan while reconstruction takes place.

US hostage's father '100% confident' Trump pressure will continue

Adi Alexander, the father of New Jersey native Idan Alexander, tells the New York Post he strongly believes President Trump will do what is necessary to bring his son home after over 470 days in captivity.

Trump:

'I'd like Jordan and Egypt to take in more people from Gaza'

US President suggests potential mass relocation of Gazans to other countries, such as Jordan and Egypt, to essentially "clean out" the conflict-ridden area and start anew.

Trump:

'A lot of things that were not sent to Israel are on their way'

US President confirms reports that he has instructed to release hold on 2,000-pound bombs intended for shipment to Israel and which were frozen by Biden.

Trump and Putin plan summit to end Ukraine War

Russian President responded positively to President Trump's call to end the war in Ukraine, expressing willingness to meet and discuss peaceful solutions.

Trump orders Pentagon: Release hold on weapons to Israel

White House instructs Pentagon to send 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, after the shipment was paused by the Biden administration last May.

White House: Trump secured hostages' release

White House acknowledges hostages were 'held against their will by Hamas in horrific conditions,' adds: 'Today the world celebrates as President Trump secured the release of four more Israeli hostages.'

Officially:

US Treasury lifts sanctions on Judea and Samaria residents

Treasury Department officially announces termination of sanctions imposed by the Biden administration on Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria. President Trump signed an order cancelling those sanctions upon taking office.

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.