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Mayor of Efrat invited to inauguration of Donald Trump, says President-elect likely not behind invitation.
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Mayor of Efrat invited to inauguration of Donald Trump, says President-elect likely not behind invitation.

UK refuses to send high level diplomats to Paris conference due to proximity to inauguration of Donald Trump.

About $90 million was raised for this weekend's festivities. Obama's inaugural festivities cost, by comparison, $55 million.

Samaria Regional Council Head hopes Trump will form true friendship with Israel and not force Israel to surrender vital interests.

Abbas meets with American businessmen in attempt to set up back channel to Trump.

President-elect suggests Rep. John Lewis worry about his own district after Lewis says he won't attend Trump inauguration.

British newspaper reports that President-elect planning to meet Russian President in Iceland after he takes office.


Longtime inauguration announcer Charlie Brotman talks with CNN -- and says he thought he'd "commit suicide" after being dumped

PA asks Russian President to intervene in order to stop the United States from moving its embassy to Jerusalem.

President-elect hits back at claims by Clinton aides it was Russian hacking, FBI announcement that decided election.

Mayors, regional council heads from Judea and Samaria receive invites to inauguration of President Trump.

Survey shows overwhelming majority of Israelis believe Trump is pro-Israel, while Obama is pro-Palestinian Authority.

Marine Le Pen spotted at Trump Tower in New York but reportedly didn't meet with President-elect.

US intelligence officials warn Israeli counterparts to be careful sharing intel with Trump Administration due to alleged ties with Russia.

Left-wing billionaire loses big time, bet stock market would crash following Trump's election victory.

James Mattis, tapped for Defense Department, tells confirmation committee that Tel Aviv, not Jerusalem, is Israel's capital.

Opinion: Nominee for Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, lured into offering support for Palestinian statehood, two-state solution.

President-elect says National Intelligence Director called him to denounce report claiming Russians had compromising information on Trump.

Middle East expert David Bukay impressed by President-elect's speech: 'The media abused him and he answered them in kind'.

Author of dossier containing unverified allegations about President-elect Donald Trump reportedly fears Russian backlash.

More than 100 Congress members urge President-elect to relocate the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem as soon as he takes office.

Mexico’s President Enrique Pena Nieto says his government will negotiate with Trump's government but will not pay for the border wall.

Dr. David Shulkin, undersecretary for health at the Department of Veterans Affairs, appointed secretary of veteran affairs.

Christopher Steele, a former British intelligence officer, allegedly authored dossier on Trump’s activities and connections in Russia.

President-elect defends tweet comparing the leak of a dossier containing allegations about him to the actions of Nazi Germany.

President-elect refuses to take question from CNN reporter at press conference dealing with report on Russian hackers.

Rabbi Marvin Hier, the founder of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, explains why Israel should celebrate the election of Donald Trump.

President-elect Donald J. Trump holds a news conference in Manhattan regarding reports Russia has 'dirt' on him.

President-elect slams intelligence officials for reportedly leaking claims Russia had compromising information on him.

Kremlin denies report by British spy that Russian officials are holding potentially damaging information on US President-elect Trump.

Senator Jeff Sessions says that if confirmed, he would oppose moves to block Muslims from entering the United States.

Leaders of largest evangelical pro-Israel lobby are flying in to Washington, D.C., to back pro-Israel moves.

President-elect's foundation has donated thousands of dollars to Chabad institutions.

Trump presented with intelligence documents showing that Russian operatives may have compromising information about him.

Report claims Trump Administration to allow ambassador to live, work in Jerusalem while keeping embassy in Tel Aviv following Arab protests.

PA leaders call for prayers at mosques around Middle East to protest possible transfer of US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

PM turns down invitation to attend inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump, will stay in Israel to deal with fallout of Paris confab

A poll by the Israel Democracy Institute demonstrates that most Israelis believe Donald Trump will be more friendly to Israel than Obama was

Officials say President-elect's son-in-law will deal with the Middle East and trade deals as part of his new role in the White House.

Report claims President-elect Trump chooses Orthodox son-in-law Jared Kushner to be Senior Adviser to the President.

Abbas writes to Trump that moving US embassy to Israel's capital would be "disastrous" for peace process.

Jared Kushner 'go-to-guy' on foreign policy matters for Trump transition, NYT report indicates.

Trump's chief of staff says he accepts intelligence conclusion that Russia engaged in cyber attacks during the presidential election.

Deputy Israeli FM Hotovely said Israeli government willing to work with Trump to repeal anti-Israel UN resolution

Trump responds to Obama's Russia sanctions, says 'only fools' would think good US-Russia relationship is bad.

Outgoing Secretary of State says moving US Embassy may cause 'explosion' and cause Jordan and Egypt to withdraw support for Israel.

PA chairman says that moving the American embassy to Jerusalem could jeopardize peace prospects.

Simon Wiesenthal rabbi unfazed by calls on him to boycott Donald Trump's inauguration.

Watch: White teenager with mental disabilities kidnapped, tortured for over 24 hours as assailants broadcast the incident live.

Huckabee calls two-state solution 'a diplomatic fantasy', says incoming president will be a strong ally for Israel.

Jewish real estate developer who is friends with Jared Kushner reportedly joining Trump's administration as assistant to the president.

Online petition is calling on Rabbi Marvin Hier to withdraw his participation in the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Former Indiana Senator Dan Coats reportedly the leading candidate to serve as Director of National Intelligence in Trump's administration.

Hillary and Bill Clinton to attend inauguration of presidential rival Donald Trump.

Concludes that prospects for success of negotiated final-status agreement with Palestinians has gone from "very low" to "zero."
Mike Huckabee visits Knesset, says Israel cannot divide Jerusalem or withdraw from territories, anti-Israel activity at UN motivated by hate

President-elect responds to North Korea's threat to perform a test launch on an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).

Trump's Indonesian business partner considers running for president if 'no one else can fix the country's problems.'

Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel says Trump administration represents unprecedented opportunity for Israel.
