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US Senate confirms Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary

Senate votes 54-45 to confirm Howard Lutnick, billionaire CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald LP, as Trump’s Commerce Secretary.

US Senate confirms Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary

Sa'ar slams AG's demands on Trump Gaza plan

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara drew criticism from Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar after she demanded to be consulted on the legality of Trump's plan to relocate Gaza residents.

Sa'ar slams AG's demands on Trump Gaza plan

'Israel's Lookout' to be renamed to 'Trump Lookout'

Samaria Governor Yossi Dagan announced that the lookout point in the town of Peduel will be renamed in honor of the US President.

'Israel's Lookout' to be renamed to 'Trump Lookout'

'Greatest appreciation'

The Chief Rabbi of Israel's letter to President Trump

Rabbi Kalman Ber sent a letter to President Donald Trump in which he thanked him for his work for Israel and the Jewish people.

The Chief Rabbi of Israel's letter to President Trump

Mike Waltz:

Trump ‘dead serious’ about stopping Iran’s nuclear ambitions

US National Security Advisor states that “all options are on the table” to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Trump ‘dead serious’ about stopping Iran’s nuclear ambitions

Poll:

68% support Trump's plan for Gaza

According to a new poll published by Channel 12 News, 68 percent of the Israeli public supports US President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza.

68% support Trump's plan for Gaza

Report:

Saudi Arabia seeks to broker deal between Trump and Iran

CNN report: Saudi Arabia has expressed openness to mediating between the Trump administration and Iran in the efforts to negotiate a new agreement aimed at curbing Tehran’s nuclear program.

Saudi Arabia seeks to broker deal between Trump and Iran

Trump on ultimatum to Hamas:

'Up to Israel what to do next, in consultation with me'

US President comments on the ultimatum he gave to Hamas that it must release all the hostages. "I told Bibi, you do whatever you want...the next step is up to Israel, in consultation with me."

'Up to Israel what to do next, in consultation with me'

Steve Witkoff:

'Trump's policy program is about peace through strength'

US Envoy to Middle East Steve Witkoff spoke to Channel 12 News about setting a schedule for talks on the second phase of the hostage deal, 'Everybody is receptive to that.'

'Trump's policy program is about peace through strength'

Netanyahu to Con. of Presidents:

Meeting with Trump most consequential between US-Israeli leaders

In a speech to the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, Prime Minister Netanyahu stressed the importance of Israel’s alliance with the United States in achieving regional security.

Meeting with Trump most consequential between US-Israeli leaders

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.'

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

Shipment of 2,000-pound bombs from US arrives in Israel

Shipment of MK-84 bombs that had been held up by the Biden Administration and released by the Trump Administration arrives in Israel.

Shipment of 2,000-pound bombs from US arrives in Israel

Hostage release:

Argentine President praises Trump, calls for Hamas defeat

Argentinian President Javier Milei acknowledges Trump's role in deal that led to release of Argentinian-Israeli citizen Yair Horn, says Argentina hopes for swift resolution to the conflict with "the absolute defeat of Hamas."

Argentine President praises Trump, calls for Hamas defeat

President Trump:

'Israel must choose what to do, we will support any decision'

Donald Trump wrote that Israel would have American backing for any steps taken in response to Hamas not freeing all the hostages on Saturday.

'Israel must choose what to do, we will support any decision'

Trump executive order on South Africa has verified God’s threat

Russell Mead: “Nations warped by Israel-hatred tend to make one dumb decision after another.” Trump: You like keeping company with regimes that wish us ill? No more money for you. Goodbye. Opinion.

Trump executive order on South Africa has verified God’s threat

Trump:

'I would take a hard stance on Gaza'

Ahead of release of three hostages by Hamas scheduled for Saturday, US President says he would take a hard stance on Gaza, but is not sure what Israel will do.

'I would take a hard stance on Gaza'

Keith Siegel to Trump:

'You are the reason I am home alive, please bring the rest home'

Released hostage Kieth Siegel releases a video thanking President Trump for securing his release from Hamas captivity, asking the President to free the remaining hostages.

'You are the reason I am home alive, please bring the rest home'

Hostage's father slams Netanyahu:

'Implement Trump's ultimatum, there won't be another chance'

Yaron Or, the father of Avinatan Or, who is celebrating his 32nd birthday today in Hamas captivity, called on Prime Minister Netanyahu to demand the return of all the hostages tomorrow and not abandon the dozens of remaining hostages to starvation and torture.

'Implement Trump's ultimatum, there won't be another chance'

Hostage families to Trump:

'Thank you, keep going. Our hope rests in you'

Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters praises President Trump for securing the release of American hostages and prisoners such as Marc Fogel, express hope for the release of their loved ones.

'Thank you, keep going. Our hope rests in you'

Hamas calls for rallies worldwide against Trump's plan

Senior Hamas official calls for demonstrations on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to "express support for the Palestinian people's hold on their land."

Hamas calls for rallies worldwide against Trump's plan

Erdogan:

'Trump’s Gaza plan a major threat to peace'

Turkish President again criticizes Trump's plan for Gaza: Nobody can take Gaza away from Palestinians.

'Trump’s Gaza plan a major threat to peace'

TikTok restored on US app stores as Trump delays ban until April

TikTok reappears on Apple and Google’s US app stores after Trump postpones its ban until April 5.

TikTok restored on US app stores as Trump delays ban until April

‘Greatest in history’

Trump plans India-US trade route via Israel

During press conference with India's Prime Minister, US President announces plans for trade route connecting India and the United States, which will pass through Israel: It's a big development.

Trump plans India-US trade route via Israel

Ribbons of Hope

Yellow ribbons have become mixed symbols in our divisive national context. Op-ed.

Ribbons of Hope

US imposes sanctions on ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan

Following President Trump's executive order imposing sanctions on the ICC, the Treasury has added the court's prosecutor to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.

US imposes sanctions on ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan

UAE Amb:

'No alternative' to Trump Gaza plan for now

United Arab Emirates Ambassador to the United States Yousef al-Otaiba tells reporter the UAE is "not yet" working on an alternative to President Trump's Gaza proposals and will look for "common ground" with the US on the issue.

'No alternative' to Trump Gaza plan for now

Trump’s lawsuit against X ends with $10m settlement deal

Social media giant X agrees to pay approximately $10 million to settle a lawsuit filed by Trump against then-Twitter, after the social media network banned him following Jan. 6 riots.

Trump’s lawsuit against X ends with $10m settlement deal

'We won't bow to pressure'

Iranian President criticizes US dual approach

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian criticizes US policy towards Tehran, after Trump says he's interested in a deal with Iran.

Iranian President criticizes US dual approach

White House spokesperson:

'Trump won't waiver from Gaza relocation plan'

White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt acknowledges that Trump and King Abdullah II of Jordan hold differing views on Trump's proposal to relocate Gazans, but says Trump won't waiver from the plan.

'Trump won't waiver from Gaza relocation plan'

Efforts to end Ukraine war:

Trump 'likely' to meet Putin in Saudi Arabia

US President announces that he anticipates multiple in-person meetings with Russian President, with the first likely to take place in Saudi Arabia at a date not yet known.

Trump 'likely' to meet Putin in Saudi Arabia

Former British PM quips:

Mar-a-Lago would be a ‘fantastic’ refuge for Gazans

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson makes tongue-in-cheek remark, suggests that Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate would be a “fantastic place” to relocate Gazans.

Mar-a-Lago would be a ‘fantastic’ refuge for Gazans

Trump envoy Witkoff:

'Big problem if hostages not released on Saturday'

US President Trump's special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff repeats president's ultimatum that Hamas release the hostages by Saturday or face consequences, says any situation where Hamas rules Gaza is 'unhealthy.'

'Big problem if hostages not released on Saturday'

Meeting King Abdullah:

Trump again demands Hamas release all hostages by Saturday

US President meets Jordanian monarch in Washington, discuss options for allowing people of Gaza to live free of Hamas' tyranny.

Trump again demands Hamas release all hostages by Saturday

'Reckless and inflammatory'

Iran protests Trump’s ‘bombs or deal’ comment

Iran’s UN mission criticizes Trump's comments suggesting that preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons could be achieved either through negotiations or military action.

Iran protests Trump’s ‘bombs or deal’ comment

Macron against Trump plan:

'Mass displacement of Gazans not the right answer’

French President rejects Trump’s plan for Gaza: The right answer is not a real estate operation, this is a political operation.

'Mass displacement of Gazans not the right answer’

Jordanian King:

'We are against the displacement of Palestinians'

After meeting Trump, Jordan’s King Abdullah II says he reaffirmed his country’s firm stance against the displacement of Palestinian Arabs in Gaza and Judea and Samaria.

'We are against the displacement of Palestinians'

Following Witkoff visit

Russia releases US citizen imprisoned on drug charges

Moscow releases Marc Fogel, an American imprisoned since 2021 on drug charges, as part of an "exchange," the White House announces.

Russia releases US citizen imprisoned on drug charges

Trump:

Judea and Samaria are 'going to work out very well'

US President Donald Trump responds to questions about annexing Judea and Samaria, deadline for hostage release.

Judea and Samaria are 'going to work out very well'

Trump: A man of action who brings simplicity and clarity

For religious Jews, there are numerous reasons why President Trump’s support for Israel resonates deeply, both on a political and spiritual level. Op-ed.

Trump: A man of action who brings simplicity and clarity

Trump’s Gaza—Out of the box, but into the beehive

Arab leaders today fear history might repeat itself in more ways than one if they take in Gaza residents. Opinion.

Trump’s Gaza—Out of the box, but into the beehive

Google updates maps with Gulf of America lable

Following Trump's proclamation of February 9th, 2025, as Gulf of America Day, Google has begun labeling maps with Gulf of America alongside Gulf of Mexico.

Google updates maps with Gulf of America lable

Trump:

'Iran is scared, and a deal is the best option'

Trump reiterates his position that he would rather reach a deal with Iran on its nuclear program than have Israel attack Iran’s nuclear facilities: I think they're scared. I think Iran would love to make a deal.

'Iran is scared, and a deal is the best option'

Trump:

'I could conceivably withhold aid to Egypt and Jordan'

US President says he could “conceivably” withhold aid to Egypt and Jordan if they refuse to take in Gazans as part of Trump’s plan for the Strip.

'I could conceivably withhold aid to Egypt and Jordan'

Trump threatens Hamas:

'Release all the hostages by 12:00 p.m. on Saturday'

US President warns Hamas that if all hostages in Gaza are not released by 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, the ceasefire should be cancelled, but leaves the decision to Israel.

'Release all the hostages by 12:00 p.m. on Saturday'

Netanyahu reveals:

'There was pessimism, I worked to release the hostages'

Netanyahu, in speech in the Knesset, responds to opposition's no-confidence motion: You asked about the day after the war? Trump responded.

'There was pessimism, I worked to release the hostages'

'Nothing worth discussing'

Erdogan rejects Trump’s Gaza proposal

Turkish President blasts Trump’s plan for the Gaza Strip, claims it was influenced by "the Zionist leadership".

Erdogan rejects Trump’s Gaza proposal

Mike Huckabee:

'Trump will do something of Biblical proportion in Middle East'

Mike Huckabee, nominee for US Ambassador to Israel, says Hamas cannot continue to exist: America must help protect the people of Israel, the Jewish state, and the Jewish people. As simple as that. And you can't do it as long as Hamas is in play.

'Trump will do something of Biblical proportion in Middle East'

Trump:

'I would like a deal done with Iran'

US President tells The New York Post he would rather reach a deal with Iran over its nuclear program than "bomb the hell out of it".

'I would like a deal done with Iran'

In pre-election debate:

German Chancellor condemns Trump’s Gaza proposal as a ‘scandal’

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz strongly criticizes Trump’s idea that the US could take control of the Gaza Strip, calling it a “scandal” .

German Chancellor condemns Trump’s Gaza proposal as a ‘scandal’

Trump:

'The three hostages looked like Holocaust survivors'

US President says Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami and Or Levy, who were freed from Hamas captivity "looked like Holocaust survivors” and warns Hamas: At some point, we're going to lose our patience.

'The three hostages looked like Holocaust survivors'

Trump:

'I am committed to buying and owning Gaza'

US President tells reporters aboard Air Force One that he remains committed to buying and owning Gaza, but could give sections of the Strip to other Middle East countries: I will take care of the Palestinians and ensure they are not killed.

'I am committed to buying and owning Gaza'

PM Netanyahu:

'Trump's plan presents opportunities we haven’t even dreamed of'

Upon his return from the US, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu noted the successes of the trip which according to him 'constitutes a historic turning point for the State of Israel.'

'Trump's plan presents opportunities we haven’t even dreamed of'

Poll:

Only 13% of Americans think Trump's plan for Gaza is a good idea

A YouGov poll found that while 54% of Americans approved of how the President was handling the conflict, 47% said his plan to take over the Gaza Strip was a bad idea.

Only 13% of Americans think Trump's plan for Gaza is a good idea

Trump reverses plastic straw ban

President Trump has decided to cancel the Biden administration's order to end all plastic straw purchases by 2027.

Trump reverses plastic straw ban

Over anti-Israel case at ICJ

US slashes aid to South Africa

Trump signs executive order to reduce US financial aid to South Africa, cites its land policies and its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

US slashes aid to South Africa

Iran:

'We're open to talks with US but not under Trump's policy'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Iran is open to negotiations with the United States but not under Trump’s “maximum pressure” strategy, claims doing so would "not be a negotiation but a form of surrender."

'We're open to talks with US but not under Trump's policy'

Netanyahu on Fox News:

'Trump is the greatest friend Israel has ever had'

Netanyahu recaps his week in Washington, D.C. in an interview with Mark Levin: I intend to get all the hostages out. We have three war aims in Gaza and I'm committed to achieving all three.

'Trump is the greatest friend Israel has ever had'

Trump revokes clearances for Blinken, other Biden officials

US President rescinds security clearances for former Secretary of State Blinken, former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and other officials from the Biden administration, following his earlier revocation of security clearance for Biden.

Trump revokes clearances for Blinken, other Biden officials

Hersh's Parents:

'One of Or's first questions was about Hersh'

Jon and Rachel, parents of executed hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, spoke about their feelings upon seeing Or Levy, who was captured with their son, released alive.

'One of Or's first questions was about Hersh'

Former Hostage:

'It was a nightmare, I will not forget IDF's sacrifices'

Former hostage Karina Ariev gave a recorded address to a rally in Hostages Square: 'I do not forget for a moment the sacrifice of the IDF soldiers. Do not forget this unity, it is what saved us.'

'It was a nightmare, I will not forget IDF's sacrifices'