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Hillary Clinton mocked by Czech leader at Munich forum

Hillary Clinton and Czech Deputy PM Petr Macinka clash at the Munich Security Conference over Trump’s policies, with Clinton criticizing his actions and Macinka defending them during a heated exchange.

Hillary Clinton mocked by Czech leader at Munich forum

The paper tiger

We do not need more "interfaith dialogue" with a regime that hangs its own people from cranes. We need a fight-back, a return to the muscular resolve that understands that evil must be confronted, not managed. Opinion.

The paper tiger

Netanyahu:

Israel ready to phase out US military aid

At Jerusalem gala, Prime Minister outlines strict Iran terms, vows to disarm Hamas, phase out US aid and confront rising antisemitism.

Israel ready to phase out US military aid

'Hamas must disarm'

Trump says over $5 billion pledged to rebuild Gaza

President Donald Trump says member states will pledge more than $5 billion for Gaza humanitarian and reconstruction efforts, urges Hamas to commit to “full and immediate demilitarization."

Trump says over $5 billion pledged to rebuild Gaza

Rubio:

'Trump would meet ayatollah, but Iran can’t have nuclear weapons'

Secretary of State Rubio says Trump is open to meeting Iran’s leader but insists Tehran will never obtain nuclear weapons, as the US boosts forces and pursues a potential deal.

'Trump would meet ayatollah, but Iran can’t have nuclear weapons'

Report:

Trump, Netanyahu agreed to ramp up pressure on Iran oil exports

Trump and Netanyahu agreed to intensify economic pressure on Iran during their meeting at the White House, focusing on oil sales to China, according to Axios.

Trump, Netanyahu agreed to ramp up pressure on Iran oil exports

Herzog suspects Netanyahu of directing Trump's critique

President Herzog's staff has indicated that the president will demand clarifications from Netanyahu after US President Trump criticized Herzog for not pardoning Netanyahu.

Herzog suspects Netanyahu of directing Trump's critique

US prepares for weeks-long operation in Iran

Two US officials told Reuters that the US military is preparing for a weeks-long operation in Iran if Trump orders an attack.

US prepares for weeks-long operation in Iran

Trump:

'Regime change in Iran could be the best thing'

Trump suggests regime change in Iran "could be the best thing". He expresses confidence in Iran talks but warns of dire consequences if no deal is reached. He also predicts Netanyahu will receive a pardon.

'Regime change in Iran could be the best thing'

Senior US officials:

'Trump has not yet decided whether to attack Iran'

Senior officials say Trump is weighing military options against Iran, including targeting its nuclear and missile capabilities or sending commandos to strike military targets. Decision still pending.

'Trump has not yet decided whether to attack Iran'

Message to Iran:

USS Gerald R. Ford redeployed to Middle East

The USS Gerald R. Ford and its escort ships are being sent from the Caribbean to the Middle East to join the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group, amid tensions with Iran.

USS Gerald R. Ford redeployed to Middle East

Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against BBC set for trial in 2027

US judge rules that President Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over the editing of his January 6, 2021 speech will proceed to trial in 2027.

Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against BBC set for trial in 2027

Israel officially joins Board of Peace

Israel joins the US-backed Board of Peace as a founding member, alongside 27 other nations. Despite this, Prime Minister Netanyahu will not attend the inaugural meeting in Washington next week.

Israel officially joins Board of Peace

President Trump criticizes Herzog over Netanyahu pardon

Herzog says he will decide on a Netanyahu pardon only after due process, despite Trump’s comments on Iran and the October 7 massacre.

President Trump criticizes Herzog over Netanyahu pardon

Donald Trump:

We have to make a deal, otherwise it's going to be very traumatic

US President Donald Trump says that Iran must make a deal, 'otherwise it's going to be very traumatic. They should have made a deal the first time, then they got Midnight Hammer instead.'

We have to make a deal, otherwise it's going to be very traumatic

Before returning to Israel

Netanyahu: Doubtful about a deal with Iran

Netanyahu calls meeting with President Trump 'excellent,' says any deal with Iran must include ballistic missile threat and proxies.

Netanyahu: Doubtful about a deal with Iran

Graham:

'Trump and Netanyahu seek peace, but not in a fake way'

Senator Lindsey Graham praises the White House meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu, highlighting their focus on the Iranian threat and their leadership for peace and stability.

'Trump and Netanyahu seek peace, but not in a fake way'

Carrie Prejean Boller ousted from Religious Liberty Commission

Dan Patrick removes Carrie Prejean Boller from Religious Liberty Commission after antisemitism hearing dispute

Carrie Prejean Boller ousted from Religious Liberty Commission

Trump:

'Good meeting with Netanyahu, nothing definitive on Iran'

US President says after 3-hour meeting with PM Netanyahu: 'There was nothing definitive reached other than I insisted that negotiations with Iran continue to see whether or not a Deal can be consummated.'

'Good meeting with Netanyahu, nothing definitive on Iran'

Netanyahu meets Trump at the White House

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets at the White House with US President Donald Trump for the seventh time since the president was inaugurated. At the center of the discussions: Iran.

Netanyahu meets Trump at the White House

Bereaved father demands: An ultimatum to Hamas

Ahead of the meeting at the White House, Ofer Greenbaum from the Hagvura Forum calls on Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss a deadline for the disarmament of the Gaza Strip with President Trump.

Bereaved father demands: An ultimatum to Hamas

Iran claims:

'Netanyahu's US visit aimed at undermining negotiations'

Iran warns that Netanyahu’s US visit is aimed at derailing nuclear talks as it insists it is serious about negotiations.

'Netanyahu's US visit aimed at undermining negotiations'

Netanyahu arrives in Washington

Trump: Iran wants to make a deal, they'd be foolish not to

Prime Minister Netanyahu arrives in Washington and meets Trump's envoys ahead of his talks with the President, who suggests Iran seeks a deal and warns they would be foolish not to pursue it.

Trump: Iran wants to make a deal, they'd be foolish not to

Regev to Arutz Sheva:

'An opportunity to completely change the situation in Iran'

Transportation Minister Miri Regev speaks with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News ahead of the meeting between Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Trump, which will focus on the Iranian threat.

'An opportunity to completely change the situation in Iran'

Israel offers Trump the chance to light an Independence Day torch

Israel has officially reached out to U.S. President Donald Trump, inviting him to participate in the Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony and to receive the Israel Prize.

Israel offers Trump the chance to light an Independence Day torch

Donald Trump:

Without a deal, we will be forced to take military action

The US President says he is prepared to take military action if talks with Iran fail and notes that he is considering sending an additional aircraft carrier to the Middle East.

Without a deal, we will be forced to take military action

Netanyahu:

'I will present to Trump principles for talks with Iran'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will present to President Trump Israel's position on the negotiations with Iran during his trip to the USA.

'I will present to Trump principles for talks with Iran'

US official reiterates:

Trump opposed to Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria

White House official reiterates President Trump’s opposition to Israel applying sovereignty over Judea and Samaria. Trump made similar remarks to reporters last September.

Trump opposed to Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria

Netanyahu to meet Trump on Wednesday

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump, to meet in Washington to discuss US-Iran negotiations.

Netanyahu to meet Trump on Wednesday

Trump:

'Hamas must disarm or they won’t be around any longer'

At the National Prayer Breakfast, Trump says Hamas must disarm or be destroyed and says Iran is negotiating because it fears US military action.

'Hamas must disarm or they won’t be around any longer'

Iranian FM arrives in Oman for new round of talks with US

Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi arrives in Oman for a new round of nuclear talks with the US and is set to meet Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff.

Iranian FM arrives in Oman for new round of talks with US

Dan Shapiro: Trump has no patience for extensive talks

Former US Ambassador Dan Shapiro shares his expectations of the US-Iran nuclear talks scheduled for Friday.

Dan Shapiro: Trump has no patience for extensive talks

Vance:

'Trump will keep options open on Iran, including military force'

Vice President JD Vance says Trump will keep all options open on Iran, stressing diplomacy but warning the US could use military force to stop Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

'Trump will keep options open on Iran, including military force'

Trump:

'Khamenei should be very worried'

Trump tells NBC that Iran’s Supreme Leader should be “very worried," warning of severe consequences if Iran tries to restart its nuclear program.

'Khamenei should be very worried'

Rubio:

'Trump ready to meet anyone, including Iran'

Rubio says Trump is ready to meet “anyone," including Iran, but stresses any talks must address missiles, terror sponsorship, nuclear activity, and human rights.

'Trump ready to meet anyone, including Iran'

Trump:

'I don’t think Iran wants another Midnight Hammer'

Trump says the US is negotiating with Iran and declines to reveal where talks will take place.

'I don’t think Iran wants another Midnight Hammer'

Report:

Trump nearly pulled out of Iran talks after Gulf aggression

Wall Street Journal reports that Trump considered abandoning Iran talks after a drone incident and harassment of a US vessel, but negotiations are still expected to proceed later this week.

Trump nearly pulled out of Iran talks after Gulf aggression

Trump demands $1 billion from 'antisemitic' Harvard University

Trump accuses Harvard of antisemitism and serious illegalities, rejects $500M settlement concept, says administration now seeking $1B in damages.

Trump demands $1 billion from 'antisemitic' Harvard University

Trump:

'We have big ships heading there, we have talks going with them'

Trump reiterates that major US forces are heading toward Iran as Washington continues talks, warning that while a deal is possible, failure could lead to “bad things."

'We have big ships heading there, we have talks going with them'

Document reveals how Hamas is trying to deceive Trump

An internal Hamas document reveals how the terror organization plans to continue controlling and managing the Gaza Strip under the radar of a technocratic government, while simultaneously rebuilding its military power.

Document reveals how Hamas is trying to deceive Trump

Report:

US tells Iran it is open to negotiating a deal

US official tells Axios that the Trump administration has conveyed to Iran that it is open to a meeting to negotiate a deal. Regional states push to broker a meeting.

US tells Iran it is open to negotiating a deal

'We’ll see if he’s right'

Trump counters Khamenei’s warning

Trump responds to Khamenei’s warning that any US attack would spark a regional war, saying the US hopes for a deal but is prepared to test the threat if diplomacy fails.

Trump counters Khamenei’s warning

This is what the CEO of the Gaza Board of Peace thinks of Israel

Despite being presented as a neutral mediator, Nikolay Mladenov, CEO of Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza, has a history of statements opposing Israeli policy, raising questions about his neutrality, according to an Ad Kan investigation.

This is what the CEO of the Gaza Board of Peace thinks of Israel

Trump:

'Iran is seriously talking, I hope they give up nuclear weapons'

Trump says Iran is "seriously talking" with the US and expresses hope Iran will accept a deal giving up nuclear weapons.

'Iran is seriously talking, I hope they give up nuclear weapons'

'Only they know for sure'

Trump hints he gave Iran ultimatum

US President hints he gave Iran an ultimatum to make a deal: "Iran wants to make a deal."

Trump hints he gave Iran ultimatum

Did the pressure work?

Iranian FM says he's ready to resume nuclear talks

Iranian foreign minister says Tehran is open to nuclear talks with the US but demands an end to military threats as mediators work on a framework.

Iranian FM says he's ready to resume nuclear talks

Trump on Iran:

'I told them no nukes, stop killing protesters'

US President says he's had conversations with Iran and plans more, confirms US ships are sailing to Iran but hopes not to use them.

'I told them no nukes, stop killing protesters'

After Trump-Schumer talks

US Senate reaches funding agreement

Trump and Senate Democrats reach a deal to fund most of the government until September while giving DHS a two-week extension.

US Senate reaches funding agreement

'The big plan'

Trump considers extensive strike on Iran

The US is weighing large-scale attacks on Revolutionary Guard facilities. Israeli officials estimate that a limited military move will not topple the Iranian regime.

Trump considers extensive strike on Iran

Pete Hegseth

US military will be 'ready' to strike Iran

Secretary of War cites last year's strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, capture of Nicolas Maduro as evidence that the US can achieve its objective in Iran if Trump orders a strike.

US military will be 'ready' to strike Iran

Trump

'There's a good chance Hamas will disarm'

US President addresses Cabinet meeting, says Hamas was a 'big factor' in the return of the hostages.

'There's a good chance Hamas will disarm'

Sources: Airstrikes unlikely to topple IRGC

Ahead of potential US strike, Israeli official tells Reuters that toppling IRGC regime will require combination of external pressure and organized internal opposition.

Sources: Airstrikes unlikely to topple IRGC

Khamenei aide:

'Any US strike will trigger attack on heart of Tel Aviv'

Senior Iranian adviser to Khamenei warns that any US military action against Iran will trigger an immediate, all-out response targeting Tel Aviv and supporters of the “aggressor".

'Any US strike will trigger attack on heart of Tel Aviv'

Israeli officials

'Trump wants to overthrow the Iranian regime'

Israeli sources believe that US President Donald Trump is indicating that he is considering a broad move regarding Iran that includes regime change.

'Trump wants to overthrow the Iranian regime'

Rubio

'No one knows who will rule Iran after Khamenei'

US Secretary of State updates Senate on the 'massive armada' that President Trump was headed toward Iran.

'No one knows who will rule Iran after Khamenei'

JPPI poll:

Strong support for Iran regime change among US Jews

JPPI’s January index shows strong Jewish support for US calls to topple Iran’s regime, alongside mixed views on Venezuela and rising interest in Aliyah.

Strong support for Iran regime change among US Jews

Trump: Massive armada en route to Iran

US President Donald Trump urges IRGC to negotiate fair deal with no nuclear weapons.

Trump: Massive armada en route to Iran

Bin Salman to Iran:

'No Saudi territory will be used for military strikes'

Saudi Arabia tells Iran it will not allow its airspace or territory to be used for attacks, as US forces build up in the region and concerns grow over possible military action.

'No Saudi territory will be used for military strikes'

Trump urges Iran deal:

'A beautiful armada is headed towards Iran'

Trump urges Iran to make a deal while highlighting a major US military buildup in the region as the death toll in the Iranian protests continues to climb.

'A beautiful armada is headed towards Iran'

US considering targeted strikes on Iran

Iran arresting medical personnel treating protesters as US considers taking out key Iranian officials, reports say.

US considering targeted strikes on Iran