Trump administration

Report:

Israel weighing intelligence sharing amid US Russia policy shift

Sources told NBC News that several US allies, including Israel, fear exposure of classified sources as the Trump administration shifts its approach to Moscow.

Woman who posted neo-Nazi talking point now a Pentagon official

Pentagon official Kingsley Wilson posted neo-Nazi talking point about Jewish lynching victim Leo Frank last year. 'This is the way a pogromist talks, and she’s now deputy press secretary in Trump’s DoD.'

Hamas official confirms talks with Trump administration

Senior Hamas official states that even during the Biden administration, there were attempts to hold discussions with representatives of the administration to reach a partial deal for the release of hostages with US citizenship.

After 4-year boycott:

Minister Smotrich meets with American counterpart

Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich met with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The Minister discussed strengthening the economic partnership between the nations and thanked the administration for its support.

Report:

Trump Admin. holding secret direct talks with Hamas over hostages

US hostage envoy Adam Boehler reportedly engaged in the first direct talks between the US and Hamas in decades over the remaining American hostages and chances for a deal to end the war.

US Supreme Court rejects Trump foreign aid freeze

Justices Roberts and Coney Barrett vote with liberal justices in upholding lower court order obliging government to unfreeze $2 billion in USAID funds.

Trump Admin. threatens to pull $50 million funding from Columbia

Administration officials stated that they are considering imposing “Stop Work Orders” on the federal funds received by Columbia. Robert F. Kennedy Jr: 'Antisemitism is a spiritual and moral malady that sickens societies like history’s most deadly plagues.'

Trump advisers:

'We will support Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

A delegation of evangelical leaders who advise the Trump Administration visited the Binyamin Regional Council to strengthen personal and national ties with Israel, and to express their support for the Jewish communities in Judea and in Samaria.

Smotrich leaves for Washington

Smotrich will meet with several senior administration officials including the Secretary of the Treasury. 'The goal of the visit is to strengthen the economic partnership between Israel and the US.'

Special Envoy Witkoff:

'No room for Hamas in Gaza or Judea and Samaria'

White House Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff told Fox News that President Trump is losing patience with Hamas: 'He's got a red line with regard to people who do heinous things like this.'

US imposes sanctions on Iran's petroleum trade

State Department announces the imposition of sanctions on eight entities engaged in Iranian petroleum and petrochemical trade as part of Trump's maximum pressure campaign on Iran.

'They need it'

What does new FBI deputy think about Israel's judicial reform?

In a recently resurfaced clip from April 2023, newly appointed FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino praises the Israeli government's judicial reform plan. 'This is a huge opportunity for us to learn from them.'

Witkoff working extend first phase of hostage deal

White House Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff said he will arrive in the region on Wednesday to discuss an extension to phase one of the hostage and ceasefire deal.

Report:

Trump administration freezes funding for PA security forces

According to the report, the freeze is part of a larger freeze in foreign assistance ordered by the President.

Netanyahu:

'Trump and I know how and when the gates of hell will open'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went into depth on the close partnership between Israel and the Trump administration: 'There have not been opportunities like these.'

Samaria Governor: 'Paula is a true friend of Jews and Israel'

Samaria Governor Yossi Dagan praises Paula White, new head of the White House Faith Office. 'She is a true friend of the Jewish nation and the State of Israel.'

Elizabeth Tsurkov's sister:

'Biden admin kept showering corrupt Iraqi officials with cash'

Emma Tsurkov, whose sister, Elizabeth, has been held hostage by a Shia militia in Iraq since 2023 expressed hope that the Trump administration would bring her sister home: 'Thank God a tough leader with a backbone of steel is in the White House.'

Ex-Fox News contributor tapped to head antisemitism task force

Trump picks lawyer and Fox contributor Leo Terrell to lead federal antisemitism task force.

A new sheriff in town

Yes, Trump forced Israel’s hand, but now the cards have shifted to Hamas and this too shall pass. Opinion.

Criticized Biden Israel policy

John Ratcliffe confirmed as CIA head

Ratcliffe, who was approved 74-25, previously slammed the Biden Administration for appeasing Iran and withholding arms from Israel during the war against Hamas.

Middle East Expert:

'We need to make America a great ally again

Elie Pierpz, the Director of International Relations at the Israel Defense and Security Forum, says he hopes the new Trump Administration will realize that it is in America's interests 'to make sure that Israel is independent militarily.'

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.

ICC fears Trump sanctions will destroy organization

International Criminal Court officials warn sanctions imposed by the Trump Administration could 'shut the court down entirely.'

Rabbi Elie Mischel:

'We're seeing America hopefully right the ship'

Rabbi Elie Mischel, Director of Education at Israel365 and author of the book 'War Against the Bible,' spoke with Rabbi Pesach Wolicki on the Arutz Sheva and Israel365 special coverage of the beginning of the second Trump Administration this week.

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.

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.

The deadly consequences of Progressive politics

The disaster of the Los Angeles fires is the greatest deadly example and reflects the inherent danger of progressivism that has dominated governmental agencies over the past years. Trump said "nevermore." Opinion.

The new rules of engagement for the Trump administration

We now have a historic opportunity to replace the failed Oslo paradigm with new solutions for Judea and Samaria, that do not include the disastrous notion of a Palestinian state. If Greenland is vital for US security, Judea and Samaria certainly are for Israel. Opinion.

Amb. Danon to Arutz Sheva:

Disagreements? Trump administration is committed to Israel

Right before Donald Trump takes the Oath of Office, Israel's Ambassador to the UN speaks about messages he's gotten from the incoming administration: support and concern for Israel and its interests.

Biden to leave decision on Syria sanctions to Trump

US officials say the Biden administration is expected to leave the decision on lifting sanctions against Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and its leader to the incoming Trump administration.

Amb. Danon to Arutz Sheva:

'Trump will give Israel full freedom of action in Gaza'

Israeli Amb. to the UN speaks with Arutz Sheva about Israel's expectations for the incoming Trump Administration and what he believes Trump's threats that Hamas must release the hostages before he takes office mean.

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.

GOP reps seeking to cancel trade agreements with South Africa

Republican Senators are pushing the incoming Trump Administration to take steps against South Africa for accusing Israel of genocide at the ICC and for its government's ties to Russia, China, and Iran.

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.

Tackling the Iranian Regime should be on top of Trump's Agenda

If Trump's upcoming second term is to be deemed a successful one four years from now, a lot of that success will be measured on how his administration will firmly deal with the Iranian regime. Opinion.

Trump considering direct attacks against Iranian nuclear sites

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

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.

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 vs. Iran:

How will the new President handle the Iranian nuclear program?

Trump's appointments indicate that the U.S. will likely return to a policy of "maximum pressure" on Iran in an attempt to halt its nuclear program. Military action is also on the table.

Muslim writer favors Trump and Ben-Gvir's approaches

Amine Ayoub, a Muslim policy writer from Morocco, spoke with Arutz Sheva- Israel National News to speak about his support for Israel.

Report:

Israel prepared list of actions against ICC for Trump admin

Israel has compiled a list of suggested actions and sanctions against both the court and even specific individuals in it.

Former Fox Business host

Trump nominates Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation

Duffy served in the House from 2011 to 2019, representing the state of Wisconsin.

Report:

Jared Kushner to be pivotal to Trump admin’s Middle East efforts

CNN report: Despite not likely taking a formal role within the new Trump administration, Trump's son-in-law is seen as central to its Middle East strategy.

Minister Eli Cohen:

'We expect Trump to take a strong stance against Iran'

Energy Minister tells Reuters Israel expects the Trump administration to take a strong stance against Iran and its nuclear ambitions, potentially creating opportunity for additional peace agreements.

Trump confirms:

Elise Stefanik to serve as US Ambassador to the UN

The President-elect called the New York congresswoman 'an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter.' Stefanik published a statement accepting the appointment.

Will he be back?

Conflicting reports on Jared Kushner's role in the administration

While previous reports indicated that the President-Elect's son-in-law would not return to the White House, Israel Hayom reported that he has begun advising on the creation of the new administration.

Anti-Israel actions taken by Biden's administration after Oct. 7

On the one hand, Biden sent massive arms shipments to Israel, but his other hand did the list in this article. Now Trump can flip the script.

MK Danon:

'I'm not sure Trump would have acted any differently'

MK Danny Danon says while the US wants the war to end before elections, Israel has to care only about its own interests. 'If we hadn't listened to the Americans for the past few months all this may have been behind us already.'

Face it - America is doomed

The dictatorial, behavior of the Progressive Democrat Party has led to the destruction of a great Democratic, Constitutional Republic.Op-ed

Who interrupted Jared Kushner's Passover Seder?

Excerpt from new memoir reveals Kushner family's Seder was interrupted by a world leader, to the disappointment of the children,

Will America disappear into the sands of time?

Will America disappear into the sands of time like other great nations, or will she rise up triumphantly like the mythical Phoenix?

Jan 6 hearing:

Federal authorities raid home of former Trump DOJ official

Federal authorities conduct search of the home of former Trump administration Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark.

MSNBC:

Clarence Thomas in 'conflict of interest' on Trump cases

A recent poll shows that most Americans believe Thomas should not rule on Jan 6 cases due to his wife's support for former President Trump.

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'Hilarious' Trump impersonator scolds 'bare shelves Biden'

Analysts question whether there's 'anyone around in the White House' as problems at home and abroad continue piling up.

With Biden 'empowering Iran,' is Israel headed for war?

Critics are now saying Trump's tenure in the White House may have been the last 4 years of stability in the region.

Book: Trump frequently flushed government docs down the toilet

New book claims Trump frequently attempted to flush government documents down a White House toilet that became clogged with bits of paper.

Poll: Israel worse off with Biden than with Trump

Israelis give new government poor marks on foreign policy, say Biden administration is less beneficial for Israel than Trump administration.

GOP introduces bill to ban labelling of Judea and Samaria goods

Anti-BDS Labeling Act would prohibit the Biden admin from reversing Trump-era policy that rejected 1995 "Made in West Bank" labelling.

Ex-Trump officials launch think tank to expand Abraham Accords

Think tank will work to combat global rise in anti-Semitism and seek to expand Abraham Accords.