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White House releases 'Happy Hanukkah' video message

Watch: President Trump marks beginning of eight-day Jewish festival with video message wishing Jews around the world a happy Hanukkah.

White House releases 'Happy Hanukkah' video message

NYC bombing suspect taunted Trump on Facebook

Suspect in New York City subway blast posted a message to Trump on his Facebook page before the attack.

NYC bombing suspect taunted Trump on Facebook

Trump on Hanukkah:

'The Jewish people are a light to all nations'

U.S. President wishes the Jewish people a happy Hanukkah.

'The Jewish people are a light to all nations'

Jewish Agency Chair Sharansky excoriates Reform Trump criticism

'Reform response to recognition of Jerusalem was terrible...When leader of superpower recognizes Jerusalem, first you should welcome it.'

Jewish Agency Chair Sharansky excoriates Reform Trump criticism

Arab MKs join protest against 'snake Trump'

Arab MKs join dozens of protesters outside US embassy in Tel Aviv, blasting US president for recognizing Jerusalem as capital of Israel.

Arab MKs join protest against 'snake Trump'

Rouhani urges Palestinian unity after Jerusalem recognition

Iranian President speaks with Hamas leader, says resistance will defeat “U.S.-Zionist plan” to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Rouhani urges Palestinian unity after Jerusalem recognition

Erdogan and Putin denounce Trump's Jerusalem decision

Turkish and Russian Presidents warn that recognition of Jerusalem risks escalating tension, as Erdogan continues to attack Israel.

Erdogan and Putin denounce Trump's Jerusalem decision

Trump: We must fix our immigration system

Trump calls for tighter restrictions on immigration following New York City attack.

Trump: We must fix our immigration system

'Trump has made peace possible with his J'lm declaration'

Netanyahu urges EU leaders to let Israel 'give peace a chance' with President Trump's new approach.

'Trump has made peace possible with his J'lm declaration'

Trump declared J'lm Israel's capital - but will Israel listen?

While Trump announced plan to move embassy to J'lm, over 100 Israeli gov't offices remain in Tel Aviv, relying on waivers to delay move.

Trump declared J'lm Israel's capital - but will Israel listen?

UN chief: Jerusalem recognition could harm peace efforts

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital could harm his own peace efforts.

UN chief: Jerusalem recognition could harm peace efforts

Scottish soccer fans: Jerusalem is Palestine

Fans of Celtic Football Club raise banners against Israel and U.S. President following his recognition of Jerusalem.

Scottish soccer fans: Jerusalem is Palestine

PFLP: Cancel the Oslo Accords

Senior official in terrorist group says Trump's decision on Jerusalem destroyed the possibility of implementing the two-state solution.

PFLP: Cancel the Oslo Accords

White House hits PA:

'Unfortunate PA chooses to miss yet another opportunity'

Trump administration chastises PA over its refusal to meet with VP Pence during upcoming trip.

'Unfortunate PA chooses to miss yet another opportunity'

Netanyahu to Macron: Read the Bible - Jerusalem is our capital!

Netanyahu slams efforts to deny Jerusalem as Israel's capital, while French President Macron urges Israel to restrain settlement expansion.

Netanyahu to Macron: Read the Bible - Jerusalem is our capital!

'We're not going to tolerate Israel-bashing anymore'

US Ambassador to UN Nikki Haley says Israel 'one of our best allies', calls embassy move 'the right thing to do'.

'We're not going to tolerate Israel-bashing anymore'

Satmar group slams Trump's recognition of Jerusalem

Rabbi Aharon Teitelboim of Satmar slams Trump's declaration. 'The Zionist state is not a Jewish state and is not recognized by Jews.'

Satmar group slams Trump's recognition of Jerusalem

Liz Wheeler on Jerusalem:

Left's reaction to Trump announcement 'absolutely ridiculous'

'Media and constant fear-mongers on Left scream how Trump risks violence by moving embassy. Shame on them for not saying what's accurate.'

Left's reaction to Trump announcement 'absolutely ridiculous'

Protests outside US embassy in Lebanon over J'lem announcement

Rioters try to break into embassy, chant slogans against Trump and light effigy of the US president.

Protests outside US embassy in Lebanon over J'lem announcement

North Korea condemns Trump announcement on Jerusalem

'This move shows who is the destroyer of world peace and security, pariah and rogue in the international community.'

North Korea condemns Trump announcement on Jerusalem

Iranian lawmaker: Islamic states should cut ties with U.S.

Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament says Islamic states should sever ties with the U.S. following its recognition of Jerusalem.

Iranian lawmaker: Islamic states should cut ties with U.S.

Arab League: Trump's decision against international law

Arab League secretary-general says Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital is dangerous and unacceptable.

Arab League: Trump's decision against international law

Reform not invited to White House Hanukkah celebration

White House Hanukkah party leaves out J Street, Reform leaders.

Reform not invited to White House Hanukkah celebration

'Long-due recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel'

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein responds to President Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

'Long-due recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel'

Danon: There will never be peace without Jerusalem

Israel's UN Ambassador welcomes Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem, calls other countries to follow suit.

Danon: There will never be peace without Jerusalem

Haley: Israel will never be bullied into an agreement

U.S. ambassador says Trump remains committed to Israel-PA peace and his Jerusalem decision doesn't change that.

Haley: Israel will never be bullied into an agreement

Nearly 100 injured in 'Day of Rage' clashes

Thousands of Arab rioters clash with Israeli security forces in Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria in protest of Jerusalem recognition.

Nearly 100 injured in 'Day of Rage' clashes

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:

'Trump will be remembered forever'

Chief Rabbi of Tzfat says that with Jerusalem recognition, President Trump following in the footsteps of Cyrus the Great.

'Trump will be remembered forever'

Did Obama compare Trump to Hitler?

Obama makes veiled references to President Trump, invokes history of Nazi rise to power in Germany - yet story goes largely unreported.

Did Obama compare Trump to Hitler?

Trump: 'Others promised to move the embassy - I actually did it'

Watch: President Trump notes promises by presidents Clinton, Bush, and Obama to move US embassy to Jerusalem - and their failure to deliver.

Trump: 'Others promised to move the embassy - I actually did it'

'Trump's recognition of J'lem was the right response to Obama'

Rabbi of Efrat Shlomo Riskin saysTrump's recognition of Jerusalem was the inevitable response to the UN resolution Obama allowed to pass.

'Trump's recognition of J'lem was the right response to Obama'

PA complains to UN against Trump

PA lodges a complaint at the Security Council following Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

PA complains to UN against Trump

Canada doesn't support Trump on Jerusalem

Canada refrains from supporting Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital but does not harshly criticize the move.

Canada doesn't support Trump on Jerusalem

Trump: We're proud to stand with the people of Israel

Trump hosts first Hanukkah party, says he's thinking all about Jerusalem.

Trump: We're proud to stand with the people of Israel

Nasrallah: Trump humiliated 1.5 billion Muslims

Hezbollah leader blasts Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Nasrallah: Trump humiliated 1.5 billion Muslims

Putin 'deeply concerned' by Trump's Jerusalem move

Russian President says moves such as Trump's can "block paths" to the Middle East.

Putin 'deeply concerned' by Trump's Jerusalem move

Israeli Arabs to join demonstrations against J'lem recognition?

Major Israeli-Arab organization calls on followers to protest against Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Israeli Arabs to join demonstrations against J'lem recognition?

Dutch politician blames Trump for anti-Semitic Amsterdam attack

Spokesperson for left-leaning party says recognition of Jerusalem to blame for assault on kosher eatery.

Dutch politician blames Trump for anti-Semitic Amsterdam attack

Former US ambassador slams 'heavy breathing' over Jerusalem

Dan Shapiro says critics of Jerusalem decision overreacting. 'This isn't the second coming of Harry Truman recognizing Israel.'

Former US ambassador slams 'heavy breathing' over Jerusalem

Anti-Trump Backlash

PA: VP Pence 'unwelcome' after J'lm recognition

Ahead of visit to Israel, PA tells VP Mike Pence he is 'unwelcome in Palestine' after Trump recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

PA: VP Pence 'unwelcome' after J'lm recognition

Watch: 'Evangelicals have crazy ideas about Israel'

MSNBC host Chris Matthews tears into evangelical Christians for backing Jerusalem recognition, embassy move.

Watch: 'Evangelicals have crazy ideas about Israel'

Swedish state TV: 'Jewish lobby' behind Jerusalem recognition

Sweden’s main public broadcaster says power of 'Jewish lobby' explains why US president recognized Jerusalem.

Swedish state TV: 'Jewish lobby' behind Jerusalem recognition

Will Neturei Karta leave Israel?

Extreme anti-Zionist haredi group angry over Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Will Neturei Karta leave Israel?

'I told Trump he's about to make history'

Netanyahu hails President Trump's historic decision on the Israeli capital.

'I told Trump he's about to make history'

Al Franken will resign from Senate amid misconduct allegations

Minnesota Senator Al Franken announces he will resign after multiple sexual misconduct allegations pile up.

Al Franken will resign from Senate amid misconduct allegations

Watch: 'I think it’s the best path for peace'

Ambassador to Israel David Friedman praises Trump for recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Watch: 'I think it’s the best path for peace'

Bennett: Jerusalem was our capital before London even existed

Watch: Education minister tells BBC that Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital is simply acknowledgement of an obvious fact.

Bennett: Jerusalem was our capital before London even existed

'US not demanding concessions from Israel for J'lm recognition'

Ambassador Nikki Haley says Trump admin. not seeking concessions from Israel after recognition of Jerusalem. 'This was our decision.'

'US not demanding concessions from Israel for J'lm recognition'

Trump signs embassy waiver

Move gives president 6 months to fulfill pledge to relocate US embassy to Jerusalem.

Trump signs embassy waiver

Schumer: I advised Trump to recognize 'united' Jerusalem

NY Senator, Democratic leader says he advised president to recognize all of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Schumer: I advised Trump to recognize 'united' Jerusalem

Reform Movement slams, then praises Trump's recognition of J'lem

Reform leaders express opposition to President Trump's 'ill-timed' announcement, only to backtrack a day later.

Reform Movement slams, then praises Trump's recognition of J'lem

EU's Mogherini: US move risks 'sending us back to darker times'

EU Diplomatic Chief: 'The most urgent priority now is to avoid further escalating tensions on the ground.'

EU's Mogherini: US move risks 'sending us back to darker times'

Iranian-backed militia threatens US troops in Iraq

Militia says that 'Trump's decision on Jerusalem renders striking US forces in Iraq legitimate.'

Iranian-backed militia threatens US troops in Iraq

'Many embassies will move to Jerusalem'

PM Netanyahu says Israel is holding talks with other nations about possible embassy moves. 'It's time.'

'Many embassies will move to Jerusalem'

IDF bolsters forces in Judea and Samaria

Army prepares for riots over Trump's declaration, as terror incidents and incitement increase overnight.

IDF bolsters forces in Judea and Samaria

Erdogan: 'Hey Trump! What are you doing?'

Turkish leader says US decision on Jerusalem will put region in 'ring of fire.' 'Political leaders do not stir things up, they seek peace!'

Erdogan: 'Hey Trump! What are you doing?'

Justice Minister: No need to fear doing the right thing

Shaked: Trump's announcement 'a victory for the American people.' 'We hope other countries will recognize J'lem, move their embassies.'

Justice Minister: No need to fear doing the right thing

'One of the greatest moments in history'

US officials respond to Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

'One of the greatest moments in history'

Saudi Arabia blasts 'irresponsible' Trump

Saudi Arabia says Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital was "unjustified and irresponsible".

Saudi Arabia blasts 'irresponsible' Trump

Haredim lukewarm on Trump announcement

UTJ MKs express hope that Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem won't cost Israel diplomatically.

Haredim lukewarm on Trump announcement