Trump administration

Israel will not be invited to US-led conference in Bahrain

US administration decides to leave Israel out of conference where economic part of peace plan will be presented to bring PA to the table.

Former IDF Chief of Staff: Peace plan could escalate conflict

Ex-IDF Chief of Staff Eizenkot warns White House ahead of release of Trump's peace plan about the danger of escalation in Judea and Samaria.

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Trump administration discourages use of ‘two-state solution’

'No point in using phrase that never achieved peace,' White House official says.

White House invites Jewish leaders over for a talk

Trump administration invites Jewish leaders to talk about 'pertinent issues' impacting community.

Report: 'Deal of the Century' to be presented on May 15

Arab site reports that US diplomatic plan will be presented on May 15. Participating countries: Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and UAE.

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CIA chief: Iran still 'technically' adhering to nuclear deal

The Senate Select Intelligence Committee holds hearing on "worldwide threats" with testimonies from FBI Director Chris Wray,

Interior Secretary Zinke on plans to leave Trump administration

Interior Secretary sits down for exit interview on Fox's 'Special Report.'

'We recognized J'lem as Israel's capital because it's the truth'

US State Dept deputy spokesman discusses Jerusalem recognition and its impact on Middle East on first anniversary of Trump's move.

Trump confirms John Kelly to leave the White House

Trump confirms rumors that Chief of Staff John Kelly will leave the White House by the end of the year.

Trump admin reimposes some Iran sanctions Obama admin relieved

Says sanctions will continue until Iran ends backing for terror, missile program, and adventurism in Middle East.

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Trump admin praises $38 billion 10-year Israel defense agreement

Israel is 'valuable and capable ally to US that faces dangerously escalating threats, first from Iran regime sponsoring terror groups.'

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US Ambassador: Forced population transfer not a path to peace

US Amb. Friedman says US Pres. Trump will support 'whatever the parties can agree to,' says population transfer 'not a pathway to peace.'

Trump demands New York Times 'turn over' editorial writer

Trump blasts 'gutless' anonymous writer claiming to be part of 'resistance' within the administration. 'The swamp is trying to fight back.'

US denies peace plan put off

US official denies existence of new committee allegedly established to work on peace plan, delay of plan until next year.

Clinton and Obama on Trump policy

Finally, politicians who know how to put politics aside.

NYT columnist compares Trump immigration talk to 'blood libel'

Krugman: 'There is no immigration crisis; there is no crisis of immigrant crime.'

Bennett:

'We will study the peace plan out of respect for the US'

Minister Bennett addresses US administration's peace proposal. 'We will study any proposal in depth, but will insist on Israel's interests.'

Term of ambassador to US to be extended

PM decides to extend Ambassador Ron Dermer's term in Washington DC for another year, citing close relationship with Trump Administration.

Jeff Sessions:

Comparing US immigrant policy to Nazi acts ‘real exaggeration’

'In Nazi Germany, they were keeping the Jews from leaving the country.'

US official to Arutz Sheva

'Peace plan will not be presented unilaterally'

According to official, as long as PA refuses to speak with US, the plan won't be finalized.

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Turx's take on Embassy move

Senior White House correspondent, Ami Magazine Jake Turx: "Trump appreciates loyalty Jewish People have shown, and he keeps reciprocating.'

Amb Friedman seeks to call Judea and Samaria by biblical names

Senior officials say US Ambassador to Israel seeking to be able to say 'Judea and Samaria; in official statements instead of 'West Bank.'

Bimbo madness on '60 Minutes'

US Supreme Court refuses to hear Trump bid to end DACA

Court refuses to hear Trump Administration bid to end deportation protection for illegal youth until ongoing litigation is over..

'We don't always have to accept the US position'

Minister Bennett says he will clarify coordination with US over 'sovereignty.' 'US is our greatest friend, but it doesn't have veto power.'

Netanyahu blocks Judea and Samaria sovereignty bill

PM instructs that vote in key ministerial committee will only take place after coordination with the Trump administration.

President Rivlin speaks on expected embassy relocation

'Must move from being on defensive to taking initiative, and clearly call on nations to stop boycotting Jerusalem as capital of Israel.'

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Report: Trump Admin bans CDC from saying 'transgender,' 'fetus'

Centers for Disease Control told not to use 7 words in budget documents, including 'science-based' and 'evidence-based.'

Gingrich:

'There'll be an American embassy in Jerusalem, it's inevitable'

Father of Embassy Transfer Law in special interview: 'Jerusalem is capital of Israel, any time we recognize this there will be Arab anger.'

'Political constraints don't interest me'

Yesha Council Chairman to A7: 'Plans for construction in Judea and Samaria lacking; we mustn't wait.'

'Fear of US reaction delayed bill repealing Disengagement'

Coalition Chairman says bill canceling Disengagement Law in northern Samaria was delayed because Israel fears US response.

'We have to make it clear: Iran is the bad guy'

Sen. Ben Cardin, who voted against the nuclear deal with Iran, worries about the consequences of de-certifying the agreement.

US officials warn of potential Hezbollah threat

Rebeccah Heinrichs provides insight on the US administration's increasing concerns regarding the Lebanese terror organization.

Iran warns again:

'All options on table if US sanctions Revolutionary Guards'

Iran issues third threat in 3 days against US plans to name Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization.

180 Democrats urge Trump to re-certify the Iran deal

All of the House Democratic leadership send letter to Trump urging him to re-certify Iran deal ahead of October 15 deadline.

US Health Secretary Tom Price resigns after pressure from Trump

US Health and Human Services Secretary resigns after Trump criticizes use of private aircraft.

'The Americans don't like it'

Defense Minister says Israel is not coordinating Judea and Samaria construction with Trump Administration.

U.S. urges UN not to publish anti-Israel blacklist

Trump administration urging UN not to publish “blacklist” of firms doing business in Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria.

Trump and Israel haters get religion

Trump administration certifies Iran adhering to nuke deal

US administration once again recertifies Iran nuclear deal, and pledges to strengthen its enforcement.

US envoy, ambassador meet PA officials

PA refuses to host Ambassador Friedman in Ramallah. Meeting takes place in Jerusalem.

Trump Administration: 'Settlements' don't help peace

State Department spokesperson says President Trump has been 'clear all along' that 'settlements' don't help the peace process.

Trump envoy visits family of murdered officer

Jason Greenblatt pays shiva visit to family of Hadas Malka, calls her murder 'intolerable.'