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Why the Korean Deal Matters for Israel

Gil Hoffman analyzes how the deal signed in Singapore between US President Donald Trump and Korean dictator Kim Jong Un.

Trump meets Kim:

Meeting 'better than anyone expected', heralds 'major change'

Watch: President Trump, Kim Jong Un express optimism following historic sit-down in Singapore, head to signing ceremony.

Historic summit between Trump and Kim

U.S. President and North Korean leader meet face to face, discuss denuclearization.

Kim, Trump to discuss peace and denuclearization

North Korean media provides details on the summit between its leader and U.S. President Donald Trump.

Pompeo: Kim personally told me he's prepared to denuclearize

As preparations continue for Trump-Kim summit, Secretary of State stresses: Trump will not stand for a bad deal.

So, ​Kim, Assad’s coming to NK?!? You boys enjoy!, But let’s talk …

Giuliani: Kim got 'on his knees and begged' for a meeting

Former New York Mayor says Kim begged for meeting with Trump to be rescheduled, suggests same should be done with Palestinian Authority.

Venue set for Trump-Kim meeting

Summit between Trump and North Korean leader will take place at the Capella Hotel on Singapore's Sentosa Island.

White House announces time for Trump-Kim meeting

White House announces a first meeting between Trump and North Korean leader will take place at next Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. Singapore time.

North Korea sacks three military officials

North Korea’s top three military officials removed from their posts ahead of Trump-Kim meeting.

Mattis: North Korea must show steps toward denuclearization

U.S. Defense Secretary says North Korea will receive sanctions relief only after it shows irreversible steps toward denuclearization.

Trump: Meeting with Kim is back on

President Donald Trump announces his June 12 meeting with North Korean leader will take place as scheduled.

North Korean official meets Trump at the White House

Kim Yong Chol, close aide to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, meets Trump amid preparations for June 12 summit.

Pompeo has dinner with North Korean official

Close aide to Kim Jong Un arrives in Washington for highest-level official North Korean visit to the U.S. in 18 years.

U.S. official: North Korea is our most imminent threat

Outgoing commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific says a nuclear-capable North Korean is unacceptable.

White House preparing for Trump-Kim summit

White House says it is continuing to "actively prepare" for June 12 summit between Trump and North Korean leader.

Trump and Abe speak ahead of North Korea summit

U.S. President and Japanese PM agree on the need to completely dismantle North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile program.

Trump: North Korea has brilliant potential

Trump confirms American team is holding talks with North Korean officials to prepare meeting with Kim Jong Un.

Trump still looking at June 12 for meeting with Kim

President Trump says he is still looking at a June 12 summit with North Korean leader despite having called it off earlier this week.

U.S., South Korea to pursue Trump-Kim talks

South Korean Foreign Minister and Pompeo hold phone call, agree to work toward creating conditions for talks with North Korea.

North Korea: Trump decision 'not in line with world's wishes'

North Korea says it is willing to go ahead with talks with U.S. in order to resolve matters of concern.

North Korea's reaction to Pence was 'last straw' for Trump

North Korea's reaction to comments by Vice President was the "last straw" that led to cancellation of Trump-Kim meeting, says official.

Trump: Summit with Kim may be delayed

U.S. President says Kim Jong Un is "serious" about denuclearization but warns their June 12 summit may be delayed.

Trump willing to offer Kim 'strong protections'

Trump says he is willing to offer North Korean leader “protections” if he agrees to surrender his nuclear weapons.

North Korea threatens to cancel Trump-Kim summit

North Korea says Trump-Kim meeting is at risk due to joint military exercises between the U.S. and South Korea.

Trump welcomes North Korea's dismantling of nuclear test site

President Trump says North Korea's decision to dismantle its nuclear test site is "very smart and gracious".

Pompeo visits North Korea

U.S. Secretary of State arrives in North Korea to finalize details of Trump-Kim summit.

U.S. concerned about human rights abuses in North Korea

State Department says Washington will continue to pressure North Korea over its human rights abuses.

Trump: Meeting with Kim could take place within 3-4 weeks

Trump says his meeting with North Korean leader could take place within three or four weeks and "whatever happens, happens".

Trump praises 'honorable' Kim

Trump praises North Korean leader, says Kim wants to meet "as soon as possible".

Trump to insist North Korea dismantle nuclear arsenal

U.S. President to urge North Korea to act quickly to dismantle its nuclear arsenal when he meets Kim Jong Un.

Trump will try to ensure success of meeting with Kim

Trump says U.S. will do "everything possible" to make meeting with North Korean leader a success.

Report: CIA Director met North Korean leader

Officials say Secretary of State nominee visited North Korea and met leader Kim Jong Un.

Trump: We've had high level talks with North Korea

U.S. and North Korea have already had direct talks at “extremely high levels”, reveals President Trump.

Kim acknowledges talks with U.S.

North Korean leader acknowledges for the first time his country’s contacts with the United States.

Kim ready to discuss denuclearization

North Korean officials have reportedly told their American counterparts the country’s leader is ready to discuss denuclearization.

Poll: Two-thirds of Americans approve of Trump-Kim meeting

Poll finds 62% of Americans approve of Trump's decision to meet North Korean leader.

U.S. pressure on North Korea will continue

National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster says despite meeting with Kim, maximum pressure will continue on North Korea.

Trump anticipates 'tremendous success' in meeting with Kim

Trump says he believes talks with North Korean leader will go very well.

Trump: I believe North Korea is sincere

Trump responds after North Korea says it is willing to talk to the United States about giving up its nuclear weapons.

Trump: Talks with North Korea 'under the right conditions'

U.S. President provides cautious response to North Korea's offer of talks.

North Korea open to talks with United States

North Korean officials say their government is open to talks with the United States. White House: Talks must lead to end of nuclear program.

China angry over sanctions on North Korea

China reacts angrily to new U.S. sanctions aimed at increasing pressure on North Korea.

U.S. imposes new sanctions on North Korea

United States imposes largest package of sanctions against North Korea.

North Korean officials cancel meeting with Pence

State Department: Vice President was ready to meet North Korean representatives at Olympics but North Korea cancelled at the last minute.

Pence: North Korea 'the most tyrannical regime on the planet'

Vice President says U.S. will continue to pressure on North Korea and sanctions will not be lifted until it abandons its weapons programs.

'North Korean nuclear program poses existential threat to U.S.'

North Korea's nuclear program poses a potential "existential threat" to the United States, says Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats.

North Korea: No intention to meet U.S. officials

North Korea stressed it has no intention of meeting U.S officials during Winter Olympics in South Korea.

North Korea mocks Trump: He's terrified

North Korea fires back at Trump, after he slammed rights abuses in the country in his State of the Union address.

U.S. missile interceptor test fails

Test of U.S. missile interceptor fails in Hawaii, the second such unsuccessful attempt in less than a year.

Top general:

North Korea can't hit U.S. with ICBM - yet

Vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says North Korea has made advances in ICBM program but can't yet hit America with such a weapon.

U.S. sanctions North Korean companies

United States slaps new sanctions on North Korean and Chinese firms and individuals which support the North's nuclear weapons program.

CIA Director: North Korea seeking reliable nuclear arsenal

CIA Director Mike Pompeo says North Korea is intent on developing a reliable arsenal of nuclear weapons and not just "a showpiece".

North Korea: Trump tweet the 'spasm of a lunatic'

North Korea's state-run media mocks Trump over tweet about having a bigger nuclear button than Kim Jong Un.

Trump: I 'probably' have a very good relationship with Kim

U.S. President hints he has a good relationship with North Korean dictator, but won't specify whether he spoke with him.

Haley: North Korea must stop its nuclear tests

U.S. ambassador to the UN stresses North Korea must stop conducting nuclear tests before the United States would consider talks.

Trump: My nuclear button is bigger than Kim's

Trump unfazed by North Korean leader's threat that he has a nuclear launch button on his desk.

North Korean leader: The launch button is on my desk

Kim Jong Un warns his country has developed the capability to hit the entire U.S. mainland with nuclear weapons.

'We're closer than ever to war with North Korea'

Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: U.S. faces greater threat of nuclear conflict on Korean peninsula than at any previous time.

U.S. sanctions North Korean officials

Treasury announces sanctions on two North Korean officials behind their country’s ballistic missile program.