Trump administration

Report

White House wrote Netanyahu's apology to Qatar

A senior Qatari official was present during the call between Netanyahu and al-Thani to ensure Netanyahu stuck to the script, Politico reports.

19-hour escape:

US, Israel, and Jordan save Navy officer’s mother from Gaza

Ahlam Firwana, 59, was escorted out of Gaza in a 19-hour operation coordinated by U.S., Israeli, and Jordanian officials after her son, a US Navy medic, sought help to save her.

Report

Witkoff, Kushner won't leave Egypt without hostage deal

US officials optimistic about chances for a deal, praise Netanyahu and Israel's military pressure on Hamas as key to recent diplomatic progress.

Jack Engelhard:

President Trump’s perfect world

Some of us, those of us who do not live in Trump’s perfect world, remain far more skeptical overall. Opinion.

This Deal Is a strategic catastrophe - no matter who signed it

We’re not replacing jihadists who want Israel destroyed. We’re rotating them. Opinion.

Hamas’s response to Trump:

A clear “No” disguised as “Yes… but”

Hamas intends to stay, and Hamas intends to fight. Israel’s bottom line is crystal clear. Trump' good name is on the line if he ignores Israel's demands and falls into Hamas's trap. Opinion.

Drifting towards chaos:

American peace plans in the time of Trump

What should Israel do to slow down approaching chaos? How shall such potentially irremediable circumstances be averted? Opinion.

Where do we go from here?

A review of US Middle East Policy

Did Trump knowingly force the Israeli Prime Minister to eat crow in the White House? Opinion.

The full plan

President Trump's comprehensive plan to end Gaza war

Proposal outlines immediate ceasefire, hostage release, aid deployment, and long-term reconstruction under international oversight

Sen. Lindsey Graham

'I don't support ending war if it means Hamas is not defeated'

GOP Senator and Trump ally responds to reports the US is now pressuring Israel to accept greater compromises on its war goals in order to end the war quickly.

WH Pres. Sec. on Gaza deal:

Both sides are going to leave unhappy

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that both Israel and Hamas will have to concede to end the war.

The inscrutable Mr. Trump

Should Israel defy Trump? It does set a terrible precedent for Israel to acquiesce in the grandiose edict of any US president - even a friend like Trump - that he “will not allow” what is essentially a unilateral decision on Israel’s part. Opinion.

Trump’s Israel Policy feels off

There is a troubling pattern in Trump's policy towards Israel, especially when juxtaposed with his relations with Qatar, Egypt and Turkey. Opinion.

Trump:

'Real chance for greatness in the Middle East'

US President Donald Trump took to social media to hint at plans for improving the situation in the Middle East.

RFK Jr. staffer assaulted at UN by 'Free Palestine' radical

Advisor to US Health and Human Services Secretary assaulted and chased by protestor shouting pro-Palestine and pro-LGBTQ slogans at UN General Assembly.

Report:

Hamas offers immediate release half of the hostages to Trump

Terror group drafts letter to the US government offering a 60-day ceasefire in exchange for the release of half of the 48 hostages, but its leaders have yet to sign it.

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Special interview with Ambassador Mike Hucakabee

Special interview: US Amb. to Israel tells Arutz Sheva the US-Israel relationship is unchanged following the Doha airstrikes, condemns the rush to recognize a Palestinian state and attacks left response to Kirk assasination. Watch.

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Marco Rubio lands in Israel

The US Secretary of State landed at Ben Gurion Airport. Rubio was greeted by the US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, and his wife, Janet.

The world’s top diplomat isn’t the man who holds the UN title

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, tasked with impartial global mediation, plays the partisan; while Trump, reviled by U.N. elites as a unilateralist, fills the vacuum. Opinion.

Veteran Israeli journalist:

US leaked Israeli strike plans - and this isn't the first time

In his Hebrew column for Arutz Sheva, journalist Haggai Huberman highlights the possibility of American leaking plans for Operation Summit of Fire while delving into a historic precedent.

'This is my last warning'

President Trump's proposal for a comprehensive deal with Hamas

The proposal would see all 48 hostages released on the first day, along with terrorists and Palestinian Arab detainees.

US moves to advance deal for release of all hostages

The United States has conveyed, via an Israeli intermediary, key principles for a comprehensive agreement to secure the release of hostages and end the war in Gaza.

Rubio:

Palestinian state push may trigger Israeli sovereignty moves

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned that unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state could prompt Israeli sovereignty moves in Judea and Samaria and obstruct Gaza ceasefire talks.

Over Israel

Trump admin condemns Norway’s divestment from Caterpillar

US condemns Norway’s $2T wealth fund for divesting from Caterpillar over alleged IDF use in Gaza. Trump officials call claims “illegitimate”.

'Free speech concerns'

Judge blocks Trump bid to strip Harvard of $2.2 billion

Federal judge halts the Trump administration’s attempt to cut $2.2 billion in Harvard funding, ruling it used antisemitism as a “smokescreen” and violated free speech and academic freedom protections.

Report:

US blocks Palestinian Arab visas amid statehood push

The New York Times reports that the US has suspended most visas for Palestinian Arab passport holders, citing national security.

Senior Trump adviser slams Tucker Carlson as 'new Pat Buchanan'

Sebastian Gorka calls the 'Tucker right wing' a 'shallower' and 'less smart' of the isolationism of Pat Buchanan.

State Department fires press officer after debates over Israel

Dismissal of Shahed Ghoreishi follows internal disputes over Gaza policy language, with critics citing pressure for stricter pro-Israel messaging inside the department

Campus antisemitism

Report: Harvard, Trump administration close to settlement

Harvard is reportedly nearing a $500 million settlement with the Trump administration to end investigations and restore federal funding, ending standoff over antisemitism probes, academic freedom, and the university’s refusal to meet demands.

Palestinian-American mediator cuts ties with US negotiating team

Dr. Bishara Bahbah, a mediator close to President Trump, says Israel and US left Doha talks too soon, claims gaps with Hamas were bridgeable and will now work independently.

Rubio envoy met secretly with haredi leaders in Bnei Brak

Degel Hatorah leaders Rabbi Dov Lando and Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch held secret meetings with a Trump Administration official hoping for US intervention in the issue of the haredi draft.

Report:

Trump to reduce criticism of Israel in new US report

US President Donald Trump has ordered a softened tone in the US State Department's annual human rights report, reducing criticism of three countries, including Israel, Washington Post report says.

Targeting anti-Israel activists

Stanford newspaper sues Trump administration

The Stanford Daily sues the Trump administration, challenging its use of immigration law to target pro-Palestinian Arab activists and arguing that the government's actions unlawfully curtail First Amendment rights.

Trump ties federal aid to stance on Israeli boycotts

The Trump administration announces that states and cities that participate in boycotting Israeli companies will be denied federal aid for natural disaster preparedness.

Over antisemitism

Trump admin refers Harvard to DOJ

Trump administration refers Harvard to the DOJ over claims it failed to address antisemitic harassment of Jewish and Israeli students.

White House

Amb. Huckabee, Envoy Witkoff to visit Gaza tomorrow

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says the 2 officials will observe the situation on the ground in Gaza and use that experience to develop a new aid distribution mechanism.

Promises on antisemitism

Brown U. reaches $50 million settlement with govt.

Following latest deal with a prominent university, President Trump writes: 'There will be no more Anti-Semitism, or Anti-Christian, or Anti-Anything Else! Woke is officially DEAD at Brown.'

US imposes sanctions on PLO, PA officials over terror support

The US has imposed visa bans on PLO and PA officials, citing violations of peace accords, international legal actions against Israel, and ongoing support for terrorism.

Largest US Iran sanctions since 2018 hit oil shipping fleet

The designations target over 115 individuals, companies, and vessels tied to a vast Iranian oil shipping empire controlled by Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani.

Campus antisemitism:

Harvard weighs $500m settlement

Harvard is reportedly nearing a $500 million settlement with the Trump administration over alleged civil rights violations involving Jewish and Israeli students.

Is this the next Muslim nation to join the Abraham Accords?

A political source outlined to Arutz Sheva the growing ties between the US and a specific Muslim country and claimed the country in question has the potential to join the Abraham Accords.

Bless Netanyahu and Trump, because what comes next could be awful

Can you imagine a Mamdani ruining New York City and a Hunter Biden finishing up the rest of the counttry? It could happen. Opinion.

Federal funds restored:

Columbia accepts $221 million deal, adopts antisemitism measures

Columbia University will pay over $220 million to settle federal funding disputes and EEOC investigations related to antisemitism.

Sa'ar

'We thank Trump Admin for withdrawing from UNESCO'

Israeli Foreign Minister says US withdrawal from UNESCO 'a necessary step' due to organization's 'trampling' of Israel's rights.

Harvard battles Trump admin in court over funding freeze

Harvard and the Trump administration face off in court over a $2 billion funding freeze tied to alleged campus antisemitism. Harvard says the move endangers vital research and academic freedom.

Friedman to Arutz Sheva:

Trump, Netanyahu bet legacy on Iran strike, and it paid off

Former US Ambassador David Friedman tells Arutz Sheva that Israel must take the lead on sovereignty, praises Trump’s bold stance on Iran, Gaza, and the Abraham Accords.

'Bombs everything'

Report quotes US official calling Netanyahu a 'madman'

Senior US officials say Israeli strikes in Syria risk undermining Trump administration's regional goals.

Amid reports of settlement:

Columbia U adopts antisemitism definition

Columbia adopts Israel-related antisemitism definition as it negotiates with Trump administration.

Republicans Overseas Israel head

'Trump must condemn Turkish-backed attacks on Syrian Druze'

Attorney Marc Zell: "We are asking President Trump to denounce the attacks on the Druze and other minorities - these attacks violate President Trump's Executive Order lifting sanctions against Syria"

Amid growing global threat:

Trump administration delays confirmation of antisemitism envoy

Nearly six months into Trump’s presidency, position of US special envoy to combat antisemitism remains vacant, as Senate delays confirmation hearings for Yehuda Kaploun - despite rising global antisemitism.

Campus antisemitism:

Mahmoud Khalil seeks $20m from Trump admin

Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil is suing the Trump administration for $20 million, alleging retaliatory detention for over 100 days due to his role in campus demonstrations against Israel's war in Gaza.

Trump vs. Harvard:

Admin threatens subpoenas and accreditation loss

Trump administration intensifying its dispute with Harvard University, with the Department of Homeland Security set to issue subpoenas over alleged foreign student misconduct.

Netanyahu to Hegseth:

Israel-US cooperation 'like the roar of two lions'

Prime Minister Netanyahu and US Defense Secretary Hegseth reaffirm strong military ties, discuss joint operations, and emphasize peace through strength in a meeting at the Pentagon.

Netanyahu’s Washington visit:

A diplomatic balancing act of hope and peril

History will judge Trump and Netanyahu not by their handshakes and public camaraderie, but by whether they secured Israel’s future while upholding the values that have long defined its alliance with the United States. Opposition.

After Trump's approval:

Dozens of military bulldozers arrive in Israel

Dozens of D9 bulldozers and heavy equipment arrive at Haifa Port in latest US-backed delivery, as Israel continues largest military airbridge in its history.

Trump shoots. He scores.

America and Israel, together, the greatest show on earth. Opinion.

Report:

Columbia, Trump admin close to funding deal amid antisemitism row

The Wall Street Journal reports that Columbia University and the Trump administration are in advanced talks to restore federal funding, previously cut due to alleged antisemitism. Columbia seeks to regain funding while maintaining autonomy.

Huckabee:

Hamas has no place in Gaza like Nazis had no place in Germany

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee discusses cautious optimism for a Gaza ceasefire, the return of hostages, and the strong US-Israel partnership, emphasizing Hamas's future elimination.

Captivity survivors & hostage families meet Treasury Sec Bessent

Omer Shem Tov; Noa Argamani, partner of hostage Avinatan Or; Iair Horn, brother of hostage Eitan Horn; and Tzur Goldin, brother of Lt. Hadar Goldin, met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and shared their harrowing experiences.

Harvard rejects Trump administration’s antisemitism claims

Harvard University denies federal accusations of "deliberate indifference" to antisemitism, stating it has taken steps to address the issue.