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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.

Special interview with Ambassador Mike Hucakabee

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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.

Marco Rubio lands in Israel

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.

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

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.

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

'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.

President Trump's proposal for a comprehensive deal with Hamas

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.

US moves to advance deal for release of all hostages

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.

Palestinian state push may trigger Israeli sovereignty moves

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”.

Trump admin condemns Norway’s divestment from Caterpillar

'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.

Judge blocks Trump bid to strip Harvard of $2.2 billion

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.

US blocks Palestinian Arab visas amid statehood push

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.

Senior Trump adviser slams Tucker Carlson as 'new 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

State Department fires press officer after debates over Israel

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.

Report: Harvard, Trump administration close to settlement

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.

Palestinian-American mediator cuts ties with US negotiating team

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.

Rubio envoy met secretly with haredi leaders in Bnei Brak

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.

Trump to reduce criticism of Israel in new US report

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.

Stanford newspaper sues Trump administration

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.

Trump ties federal aid to stance on Israeli boycotts

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.

Trump admin refers Harvard to DOJ

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.

Amb. Huckabee, Envoy Witkoff to visit Gaza tomorrow

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.'

Brown U. reaches $50 million settlement with govt.

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.

US imposes sanctions on PLO, PA officials over terror support

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.

Largest US Iran sanctions since 2018 hit oil shipping fleet

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.

Harvard weighs $500m settlement

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.

Is this the next Muslim nation 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.

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

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.

Columbia accepts $221 million deal, adopts antisemitism measures

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.

'We thank Trump Admin for withdrawing from UNESCO'

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.

Harvard battles Trump admin in court over funding freeze

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.

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

'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.

Report quotes US official calling Netanyahu a 'madman'

Amid reports of settlement:

Columbia U adopts antisemitism definition

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

Columbia U adopts antisemitism definition

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"

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

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.

Trump administration delays confirmation of antisemitism envoy

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.

Mahmoud Khalil seeks $20m from Trump admin

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.

Admin threatens subpoenas and accreditation loss

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.

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

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.

A diplomatic balancing act of hope and peril

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.

Dozens of military bulldozers arrive in Israel

Trump shoots. He scores.

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

Trump shoots. He scores.

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.

Columbia, Trump admin close to funding deal amid antisemitism row

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.

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

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.

Captivity survivors & hostage families meet Treasury Sec Bessent

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.

Harvard rejects Trump administration’s antisemitism claims

After 'death to IDF' chants

US revokes visas for Bob Vylan's band

The U.S. State Department has officially revoked the visas of British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan following their controversial performance at the Glastonbury Festival, where they led the crowd in chants of “Death to the IDF” and “Free Palestine.”

US revokes visas for Bob Vylan's band

Trump Admin

Harvard violated civil rights law in tolerating antisemitism

A letter sent to Harvard President Alan Garber warns that unless the university implements immediate corrective measures to combat antisemitism, it risks losing all federal financial support and jeopardizing its relationship with the federal government.

Harvard violated civil rights law in tolerating antisemitism

Trump, Pharaoh, and the God who writes the story

Leadership is not always linear. And Divine Providence rarely unfolds in straight lines. Imagine if you had lived in Egypt in Moses' time. Opinion.

Trump, Pharaoh, and the God who writes the story

Tulsi Gabbard:

'It will take Iran years to rebuild destroyed nuclear sites'

US Director of National Intelligence criticizes the leaks that attempt to downplay the success of the American airstrikes on Iran's nuclear weapons program.

'It will take Iran years to rebuild destroyed nuclear sites'

ICE arrests 10 Iranian nationals, including terror suspects

Following the US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, it was announced that nearly a dozen Iranian nationals have been detained by US immigration authorities.

ICE arrests 10 Iranian nationals, including terror suspects

Vance:

Iran set back 'many years' by US precision strike

Vice President says strike eliminated nuclear threat, offers chance to reset diplomacy with Tehran.

Iran set back 'many years' by US precision strike

Pete Hegseth: 'Iran's nuclear ambitions have been obliterated'

Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Gen. Dan Caine and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hold a press conference at the Pentagon after the U.S. carried out strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites overnight.

Pete Hegseth: 'Iran's nuclear ambitions have been obliterated'

New details on US strikes & how Iran was fooled revealed

The Wall Street Journal revealed additional behind-the-scenes details of the U.S. decision to strike Iran. Meanwhile, the IDF targeted a Revolutionary Guards base in central Iran.

New details on US strikes & how Iran was fooled revealed

Thank you, President Trump

The Jewish people’s long memory means we remember those who have been good to us for thousands of years and our ‘Hakarat Hatov,’ our gratitude, is eternal. Donald Trump has etched his name in history alongside Cyrus the Great. Opinion.

Thank you, President Trump

The Iranian conflict belongs to the U.S. and the West

Israel has a strategy and the means to finish off Fordow buried deep under a mountain near Qom, but it would be nice to see America step in with its 30,000 pound bomb and help finish it off quickly. Opinion.

The Iranian conflict belongs to the U.S. and the West

In place of talk comes action

Although he has put off his decision on active US intervention, one thing is for certain, Donald Trump will not let himself be proclaimed the Neville Chamberlain of our century. Opinion.

In place of talk comes action

Netanyahu:

'Trump administration helping wonderfully'

Prime Minister tells Kan News Iran strike nearly aborted, says no one—including Khamenei—is immune; emphasizes dismantling Tehran’s nuclear and missile threats.

'Trump administration helping wonderfully'

Report:

Amid threats to Tehran, Trump considers Iran talks this week

US eyes Iran talks this week as Witkoff and Araghchi may meet amid rising tensions, nuclear concerns, and escalating Israeli-Iranian hostilities

Amid threats to Tehran, Trump considers Iran talks this week

The Jewish Trump Card for victory against Iran

The Torah tells us this very week that we need to fear. We need to blow the trumpets, and G-d will save us.

The Jewish Trump Card for victory against Iran

Jack Engelhard:

The countdown had begun

From one US president to the next, up to and including Trump, they all said, “Iran will never get the bomb.” Sure. Opinion.

The countdown had begun

Witkoff:

'President Trump could be Israel’s Prime Minister'

US envoy hails Trump as Israel’s staunchest ally, says he embodies unmatched leadership and support for the Jewish people.

'President Trump could be Israel’s Prime Minister'