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Trump shares conspiracy video that blames Netanyahu for Iraq war

US President-Elect shares video of conspiracy theorist Jeffrey Sachs criticizing Barack Obama before delivering tirade claiming the US went to war in Iraq because Netanyahu wanted it to, even though Netanyahu was not prime minister then.

Trump shares conspiracy video that blames Netanyahu for Iraq war

Release hostages now:

Large sign in Tel Aviv displays Trump's threat to Hamas

A large sign in Tel Aviv displays incoming President Donald Trump's threat: 'All of them until 20/1, or the fire of hell will open.'

Large sign in Tel Aviv displays Trump's threat to Hamas

Trump:

'If hostages aren't returned, all hell will break out in MidEast'

US President-elect Donald Trump gives a news conference from Mar-a-Lago in Florida, reiterates it will 'not be good for Hamas' if the hostages are not all freed by his inauguration. His envoy says there has been progress in the hostage talks.

'If hostages aren't returned, all hell will break out in MidEast'

Hush money case:

Judge denies Trump’s request to postpone sentencing

Judge Juan Merchan rejects Trump’s request to postpone a sentencing hearing in his New York criminal case, which is scheduled for Friday.

Judge denies Trump’s request to postpone sentencing

Congress certifies Trump’s 2024 election win

US Vice President Kamala Harris presides over certification of Trump’s victory. The certification concludes without incident.

Congress certifies Trump’s 2024 election win

Donald Trump:

'If the hostages aren't returned, there will be hell —not ‘don’t’

Donald Trump reiterated his threat, stating "there will be hell to pay" if the hostages are not released by the time he assumes office.

'If the hostages aren't returned, there will be hell —not ‘don’t’

Hostage's mother appeals to Trump:

'Don't let any hostage stay behind'

Meirav Leshem-Gonen, mother of Romi, who was kidnapped to Gaza during the October 7 massacre, begs US President-elect Donald Trump: 'Please make sure that you are standing with us - do whatever is needed to bring them back.'

'Don't let any hostage stay behind'

Report:

Trump to impose severe sanctions on ICC

US President-elect Trump plans to introduce sweeping sanctions against International Criminal Court in bid to get the court to cancel arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.

Trump to impose severe sanctions on ICC

Trump’s First 100 Hours

President Trump has four years to change America and the world. I expect there will be a noticeable and significant difference in the first 100 hours of his term. Oped.

Trump’s First 100 Hours

Hush money case:

Trump to be sentenced one week before taking office

In extraordinary decision, judge sets President-elect’s sentencing in his hush money criminal case for January 10, though he makes clear that Trump would not face jail time.

Trump to be sentenced one week before taking office

Trump selects deputy Middle East Peace envoy

Mortan Ortagus, a Navy intelligence officer with experience in the Departments of State and the Treasury, will be second to Steven Witkoff as the Special Presidential Envoy for Middle East Peace.

Trump selects deputy Middle East Peace envoy

General Eli Marom:

'Deal in the north was a mistake'

General Eli Marom, who was appointed to oversee the rehabilitation of the north, and that the Trump administration will demand Israel not resuming fighting.

'Deal in the north was a mistake'

Report:

Trump, Netanyahu named most influential people in Israel for 2024

After Trump and Netanyahu, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir were deemed the most influential people in Israel.

Trump, Netanyahu named most influential people in Israel for 2024

Zelenskyy:

'Trump's unpredictability could play a role in ending the war'

Ukrainian President believes US President's "unpredictability" could play a key role in ending Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia: I believe he really wants to end the war.

'Trump's unpredictability could play a role in ending the war'

Trump should not trust Qatar

The diplomatic relationship between the United States and Qatar has long been fraught with complexities and contradictions. Donald Trump and his administration should reassess their approach to Qatar and hold the nation accountable for its actions in a way that the Biden administration has failed to do. Opinion.

Trump should not trust Qatar

Suspected act of terror:

Vehicle explodes outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas

One individual was killed and several others were injured as a result of the explosion.

Vehicle explodes outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas

UK ex-Minister:

'Trump's decision led to fall of Assad'

Former UK Security Minister Tom Tugendhat credits Trump's assassination of Iranian Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani for the recent collapse of the Assad regime.

'Trump's decision led to fall of Assad'

Trump after New Orleans ramming:

'Far worse criminals are coming into the US'

President-elect says, 'When I said that the criminals coming in are far worse than the criminals we have in our country, that statement was constantly refuted by Democrats and the Fake News Media, but it turned out to be true.'

'Far worse criminals are coming into the US'

Trump:

'They better let the hostages come back soon'

US President-elect reiterates his warning to Hamas about returning all the hostages that it is holding in the Gaza Strip.

'They better let the hostages come back soon'

Financial Times:

Israel unlikely to attack Iranian nuclear sites

The Financial Times released a report for the end of 2024 correcting several previous suppositions that proved incorrect.

Israel unlikely to attack Iranian nuclear sites

Senior Fatah leader:

'Trump will destroy Iran and weaken Hamas'

In interview with The New York Post, Fatah Secretary General Mohammad Hamdan says that he anticipates that Trump’s presidency will mark a turning point for Hamas.

'Trump will destroy Iran and weaken Hamas'

Real Talk:

The Rabbi of Capitol Hill tells all

Executive Vice President of American Friends of Lubavitch Rabbi Levi Shemtov speaks about his work in Washington, which he describes as 'walking a tightrope over a cesspool, wearing a straightjacket, with everyone demanding that I dance.'

The Rabbi of Capitol Hill tells all

Report:

Iran scrambling to sell oil before Trump takes office

The incoming President's threats of an economic assault have made Iran rush to sell its Chinese oil reserve while it still can.

Iran scrambling to sell oil before Trump takes office

Will Trump save TikTok?

US President-elect calls on Supreme Court to delay the implementation of TikTok ban scheduled to take effect next month in order to “pursue a negotiated resolution”.

Will Trump save TikTok?

Report:

Biden regrets withdrawing, thinks he could've defeated Trump

White House sources quoted by The Washington Post say US President regrets withdrawing from this year’s presidential race, expressing confidence that he could have defeated Donald Trump despite polling that suggested otherwise.

Biden regrets withdrawing, thinks he could've defeated Trump

Until September 2025

Trial for suspect in second Trump assassination attempt delayed

US judge postpones the trial for Ryan Routh, the suspect in the second assassination attempt of President-elect Donald Trump, until September 2025.

Trial for suspect in second Trump assassination attempt delayed

Minister Sa'ar:

Trump admin. certainly leaves room for optimism

Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar says he expects to turn a new page towards constructive dialogue with the European Union under the new high representative.

Trump admin. certainly leaves room for optimism

Report:

Trump team eyes immediate WHO withdrawal

Experts say members of Trump’s team have expressed their intention to announce the withdrawal from the World Health Organization during the President-elect’s inauguration on January 20.

Trump team eyes immediate WHO withdrawal

Trump nominates Stephen Feinberg as deputy secretary of defense

Feinberg, 64, was born to a Jewish family and is currently the co-chief executive of Cerberus Capital Management LP.

Trump nominates Stephen Feinberg as deputy secretary of defense

Trump's daughter-in-law will not seek to replace Rubio in Senate

Lara Trump announces she is removing her name from consideration for US Senate seat in Florida which is expected to become available.

Trump's daughter-in-law will not seek to replace Rubio in Senate

Israel Ganz in the US:

'The Jewish people look forward to the Trump era'

Binyamin Regional Governor and Yesha Council Chairman Israel Ganz is currently US and has been meeting with senior US officials to promote the future of Judea and Samaria.

'The Jewish people look forward to the Trump era'

Families of hostages:

'Not in a month - now!'

Families of the hostages have urged both the Trump and Biden administrations, as well as the Israeli government, not to wait for Trump's inauguration to secure a prisoner exchange deal.

'Not in a month - now!'

Trump slams agreement to prevent government shutdown

President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Vance criticize the agreement brokered by House Speaker Mike Johnson, which was meant to avert a shutdown and keep federal operations running until March 14.

Trump slams agreement to prevent government shutdown

Iranian rial sinks to lowest level ever following Trump's victory

Rial loses 10% of its value as Iran braces for the return of American pressure after the reelection of Donald Trump.

Iranian rial sinks to lowest level ever following Trump's victory

Over pre-election poll

Trump files lawsuit against Des Moines Register and its pollster

US President-elect accuses the newspaper and its pollster of "brazen election interference" for publishing a poll that showed Harris with a surprising lead of three percentage points in Iowa days before the election.

Trump files lawsuit against Des Moines Register and its pollster

Trump's nominee for intelligence chief faces Senate skepticism

Eight Republican senators expressing reservations about supporting former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard for the role of America's top spy, casting doubt on her Senate confirmation.

Trump's nominee for intelligence chief faces Senate skepticism

Judge rules:

No presidential immunity for Trump in hush money case

Judge Juan Merchan rules that US President-elect’s hush money conviction should not be dismissed in light of the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity decision.

No presidential immunity for Trump in hush money case

President Trump – Beware of HTS and the Moslem Brotherhood

Contrary to some Western policy makers, journalists and academics, the pro-US Arab leaders do not take HTS’ moderate statements at face value. They know who they are dealing with. Opinion.

President Trump – Beware of HTS and the Moslem Brotherhood

Netanyahu meets Trump's hostage envoy

Israeli PM meets Adam Boehler, Trump's pick for Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, in Jerusalem as President-Elect says he is working to free the hostages.

Netanyahu meets Trump's hostage envoy

Trump:

'We're trying to help get the hostages back'

US President-Elect mentions efforts to free the hostages held in Gaza and his warning that they must be released by his inauguration, and does not mention ceasefire, in remarks to press.

'We're trying to help get the hostages back'

Trump security adviser:

'Drone sightings highlight gaps in US airspace security'

Mike Waltz, Trump's choice for national security adviser, stresses need for stronger measures to address concerns over the recent drone sightings in New Jersey and other states.

'Drone sightings highlight gaps in US airspace security'

Report:

Trump to focus on Iran threat, Israeli sovereignty not on agenda

Israeli media reports than US President-Elect told PM Netanyahu and Republicans have told Israeli officials that the application of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria is not a priority for the incoming administration.

Trump to focus on Iran threat, Israeli sovereignty not on agenda

Netanyahu:

'I spoke to Trump about the need to complete Israel's victory'

The Prime Minister reemphasized that Israel does not seek confrontation with Syria: 'We will decide Israel's policies on Syria based on the reality on the ground.'

'I spoke to Trump about the need to complete Israel's victory'

Historic moment:

Gerrer Rosh Yeshiva and Satmar Rebbe invited to White House

Gerrer Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Shaul Alter, and the Satmar Rebbe, Rabbi Aharon Teitelbaum, received an official invitation to visit the White House after the inauguration of President Trump.

Gerrer Rosh Yeshiva and Satmar Rebbe invited to White House

On November 6th the world went from crisis to healing

The election of President Donald J. Trump transformed the world from the brink of World War 3 to a much more stable and safer place. Oped.

On November 6th the world went from crisis to healing

Lawsuit settlement:

ABC News to pay $15 million to Trump’s presidential library

The payment is part of a settlement in a lawsuit stemming from anchor George Stephanopoulos’ inaccurate statement on-air that Trump had been found civilly liable for raping writer E. Jean Carroll.

ABC News to pay $15 million to Trump’s presidential library

Trump considering direct attacks against Iranian nuclear sites

The incoming administration is reconsidering the available options for preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

Trump considering direct attacks against Iranian nuclear sites

Trump to TIME:

'There are ideas other than a two-state solution'

In his Man of the Year interview, US President-elect Donald Trump said that he wants to see lasting peace in the region and noted: 'Everyone is forgetting conveniently about October 7, but that was a horrible day for the world.'

'There are ideas other than a two-state solution'

Trump named Time Magazine Person of the Year for 2nd time

US President-Elect named 2024 Person of the Year for "remaking American politics" in the process or repeating a feat only seen once before in 1892.

Trump named Time Magazine Person of the Year for 2nd time

FBI Director Chris Wray announces resignation

FBI Director Chris Wray announces he will resign at the conclusion of the Biden administration, a move spurred by pressure from Trump, who had signaled his intent to replace him.

FBI Director Chris Wray announces resignation

Freed hostage meets Trump, pleads with him to free hostages

Hamas captivity survivor Judith Raanan met with President-Elect Trump and made an emotional plea: "Please do everything possible to bring the 100 hostages home."

Freed hostage meets Trump, pleads with him to free hostages

Bezalel Smotrich:

'Trump offers chance to overthrow Iran'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich rejects the establishment of a Palestinian state and says economy will bounce back, despite ongoing war, steadying finances in 2025.

'Trump offers chance to overthrow Iran'

Trump:

'The war must end, but Israel must win'

US President-elect Donald Trump told Meet the Press that he does not believe that many of the hostages in Gaza are alive: 'I hate to say it, I think you have far fewer hostages than people think.'

'The war must end, but Israel must win'

Trump:

'Iran is weakened by Israel's fighting and success'

US President-Elect reacts to overthrow regime of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, says Russia lost interest in defending Assad due to being bogged down with the Ukraine War.

'Iran is weakened by Israel's fighting and success'

Trump:

Syria is not our fight

President-elect Donald Trump states his intention to avoid involvement in the Syrian civil war, emphasizing it is not America's battle.

Syria is not our fight

Special interview

Mark Levin: 'Trump would like peace, but he will protect Israel'

Broadcaster and author Mark Levin speaks with Arutz Sheva about Donald Trump's plans for the Middle East once he takes office and the dangerous rise in antisemitsim in the US and the world.

Mark Levin: 'Trump would like peace, but he will protect Israel'

One month after Election Day:

Here’s what we know about how Jews voted

While the majority voted for the Democratic candidate as the case has been for years, polls found that Kamala Harris received a smaller portion of the Jewish vote than Joe Biden did in 2020.

Here’s what we know about how Jews voted

Planning changes:

Yesha Council forms strategy in preparation for Trump admin.

The meeting focused on the formulation of a strategic plan for Judea and Samaria, in light of the upcoming change in the White House.

Yesha Council forms strategy in preparation for Trump admin.

Trump picks Adam Boehler as Envoy for Hostage Affairs

During Trump's previous term, Boehler worked as a lead negotiator on the Abraham Accords team, Trump noting: 'Adam will work tirelessly to bring our great American citizens home.'

Trump picks Adam Boehler as Envoy for Hostage Affairs

Trump taps Jewish astronaut and businessman to lead NASA

US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Jared Isaacman, a businessman, pilot, and astronaut who has commanded two space missions, to serve as administrator of NASA.

Trump taps Jewish astronaut and businessman to lead NASA