Donald Trump

Trump Shocked:

'Wasn't anyone there kind? The hostages said no'

President Trump expressed his shock at the treatment of the hostages during an Oval Office press conference.

Trump:

'Something's going to happen with Iran very soon'

After revealing he had sent a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader, US President says something related to Iran is “going to happen very soon”.

Trump's surprising statement: 'I sent a letter to Khamenei'

US President Donald Trump says he sent a letter to Iran's leader, stressing a preference for a deal over military action. 'Iran can't have nukes.'

Trump on Hamas:

‘Somebody's going to have to get a lot rougher’

Trump asked whether the US and Israel could take military action against Hamas if the group doesn't release hostages: "You're going to find out. I put out a statement, it's sort of self-explanatory, I think, but somebody's going to have to get a lot rougher than they're getting."

Witkoff:

Trump said 'I've had enough' of Hamas's behavior

US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff speaks to reporters about the status of the hostage talks, states US citizen Edan Alexander's release is a top priority for the administration.

Trump suspends tariffs on Mexico and Canada until April

US President agrees not to impose tariffs on Mexico after phone call with President Claudia Sheinbaum on the results of Mexico's recent efforts to curb the flow of fentanyl across the US-Mexico border.

Expert on Palestinians:

'We are close to resuming fighting'

Dr. Michael Milstein discusses the implications of Trump's recent statements concerning Hamas and the possible resumption of the war.

'He'll do it':

Rubio warns Trump is serious about his threat to Hamas

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Fox News: President Trump 'doesn’t say these things and not mean it, if he says he’s going to do something, he’ll do it - Hamas had better take that seriously.'

Hostages' families:

Death and destruction of Gaza - or the hostages released now

Tikva Forum for hostages' families calls on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to seize opportunity offered by US President Donald Trump, set deadline for Hamas' release of all hostages at once, on a single bus. 'The ball is in your court.'

'It’s a miracle I’m alive'

Hostages tell Trump of captivity horrors

Watch: Eight freed hostages who met US President Donald Trump in the White House tell the President of some of the horrors they experienced during captivity.

'You were our hope'

Freed hostages thank Trump

US President meets a group of hostages who were recently released by Hamas. Naama Levy: “You were our hope when you were there, and now you're their hope.”

Trump warns Hamas:

'Release all the hostages now or it is over for you'

President Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas after meeting recently freed hostages: You can choose. Release all of the Hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you. This is your last warning!

Minister Katz:

US President's support is a strategic asset that we must maintain

Minister of Defense Israel Katz addressed the General Staff Forum on Wednesday in its first meeting after Eyal Zamir assumed the position of Chief of Staff.

US Supreme Court rejects Trump foreign aid freeze

Justices Roberts and Coney Barrett vote with liberal justices in upholding lower court order obliging government to unfreeze $2 billion in USAID funds.

US rejects Egyptian plan:

'Gaza not suitable for human living'

US rejects Egypt's proposal approved at the Arab League summit, clarifies that President Trump still stands behind his plan to relocate Gazans.

Trump in Congress speech:

'Zelenskyy is ready to come to the negotiating table'

Hamas captivity survivors and families of hostages expected in attendance as US President addresses Congress for the first time in his second term. Trump briefly mentions the hostage issue: "In the Middle East, we’re bringing back our hostages from Gaza."

In appeal to Trump:

Abbas requests US assistance in returning PA to Gaza

In a speech at Arab Summit in Cairo, PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas presents his plan to end the war and proposes a long-term truce in Judea, Samaria and Gaza Strip.

Former hostages to attend Trump's State of the Union tonight

Iair Horn, Keith and Aviva Siegel, Noa Argamani, and Omer Shem Tov, along with the families of hostages still in Gaza, invited to attend the US President's annual address to Congress and the nation.

Zelenskyy expresses regret for White House blowup

'Meeting at the White House did not go the way it was supposed to be. We would like future cooperation and communication to be constructive,' says President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Report:

Putin ready to mediate between US and Iran

Trump has reportedly asked Putin to work with Iran on the nuclear issue and support for terrorist organizations. Moscow expressed its willingness to help advance negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

Trump:

'No federal funding for universities that allow illegal protests'

As administration responds to wave of campus antisemitism, president calls for expulsion, deportation, and imprisonment of protesters who break the law.

Eli Sharabi to meet Trump:

'Saving lives is our goal, we will fight to the end'

Released hostage Eli Sharabi is meeting with US President Trump tonight 'on a mission to restore hope to the hostages'.

Op-ed:

Monsters and more

Here’s a description of Hamas that hasn’t been used as of yet: sub-human. That’s an on-target description. At least, it’s as much on-target as the next 2,000-pound bomb headed to Rafah Opinion.

After clash with Zelenskyy

Trump pauses all military aid to Ukraine

Senior official says the pause will be in place until Trump determines that Ukraine is demonstrating a good-faith commitment to peace.

Trump confirms:

Tariffs on Canada, Mexico to take effect Tuesday

US President says 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico will officially take effect on Tuesday, stating that no further negotiations will delay their implementation.

Trump to halt flow of weapons to Ukraine

Trump administration pauses financing new arms sales to Ukraine, weighing freeze on weapons shipments, Wall Street Journal reports.

Dry Bones cartoon:

Trump reverses Biden’s betrayal of Israel

Gaza’s invasion of Israel on 7 October 2023 and the ensuing war should have triggered a rethink by Biden on the wisdom of a 'two-state solution' that Obama and Biden had sought to preserve since 23 December 2016. Biden – however - refused to change course - going even further. Opinion.

Culture Minister:

'We need a haredi corps'

Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar suggests establishing a dedicated IDF corps for haredim amidst the political impasse around the conscription law.

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'Trump is Israel’s greatest friend in the White House'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement thanking President Trump for his strong support and noted that Hamas's demands for a ceasefire are 'totally unacceptable.'

Omer Shem Tov, Aviva, and Keith Siegel invited to meet Trump

Survivors of Hamas captivity Omer Shem Tov, Keith, and Aviv Siegel were invited to join a meeting with US President Donald Trump in the White House, at the initiative of Miriam Adelson.

MK Rothman:

All Zelenskyy's done is attack Israel, no reason to support him

MK Simcha Rothman told Arutz Sheva that as long as Ukraine continues to criticize Israel, Israel should not pick a side between it and the US and even between it and Russia.

Khamenei:

'Ukraine proves US support for puppet regimes is illusory'

Iranian Supreme Leader, a close ally of Vladimir Putin, mocks the disastrous visit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had at the White House.

Trump invites Eli Sharabi, other captivity survivors to DC

US President Donald Trump watched translated excerpts of an interview with captivity survivor, Eli Sharabi; invites Sharabi and other survivors to White House.

Brooklyn Rabbi calls to pray for President Trump

Rabbi Moshe Landa of Williamsburg instructed his congregation to pray for President Donald Trump during Sabbath services, deviating from traditional political neutrality in the Hasidic community.

Trump on Gaza ceasefire:

'We have some pretty good talks going'

Trump asked about a possible extension of the ceasefire in Gaza: We're working very hard in the Middle East and Gaza. I think we're going to come up with some pretty good solutions.

Special Envoy Witkoff:

'No room for Hamas in Gaza or Judea and Samaria'

White House Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff told Fox News that President Trump is losing patience with Hamas: 'He's got a red line with regard to people who do heinous things like this.'

It wasn't all Biden

We were looking for someone to blame and many of us could not take the constant harping on Netanyahu. We should have looked at ourselves. Op-ed.

'End Israeli occupation'

Hamas rejects Trump's Gaza vision

Hamas condemns video shared by Trump promoting his vision for Gaza: Trump’s proposals ignore the real causes of Gaza's suffering, primarily the ongoing Israeli occupation.

Elizabeth Tsurkov kidnapping

Cruz slams Iraq, pledges action under Trump

Senator Ted Cruz says the Iraqi government is complicit in the kidnapping of Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov: This will end under President Donald Trump and the GOP Congress.

President Trump:

'Hamas is a vicious group of people, Israel must make a decision'

US President Donald Trump said he was 'disappointed' hostages are returning dead and noted that Israel is going to have to decide what it is doing as phase one ends.

Trump, Netanyahu on the beach:

Trump's vision for 'Gaza 2025: What's Next?'

US President shares an AI video of his plan for 'the day after' the war in Gaza.

As US intensifies sanctions

Iran rules out direct nuclear talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi rules out the possibility of direct negotiations with the United States regarding Iran’s nuclear program: We will not negotiate under pressure, threat or sanctions.

Trump on Hamas ultimatum:

'It's up to Netanyahu and Israel'

Trump comments on his previous ultimatum to Hamas: It's up to Bibi Netanyahu and Israel. I may have done it differently than him. It's not my decision, it's his decision.

Congressman proposes $250 bill with Trump's face

US Rep. Joe Wilson introduces legislation to create a $250 bill, saying 'Bidenflation' makes this necessary, proposes putting President's face on it.

'They need it'

What does new FBI deputy think about Israel's judicial reform?

In a recently resurfaced clip from April 2023, newly appointed FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino praises the Israeli government's judicial reform plan. 'This is a huge opportunity for us to learn from them.'

Egyptian sources:

'Trump is not interested in resuming fighting in Gaza'

Egyptian sources tell Al-Araby Al-Jadeed newspaper that Trump is working to complete a deal to return all the hostages, and he has no interest in resuming the fighting.

Released Hostage:

'President Trump, the hostage deal must continue'

Released hostage Keith Siegel published a video message to US President Trump urging him to continue pushing for the release of the hostages.

'An appropriate response'

White House backs Israel's decision to delay terrorist release

White House expresses support for Israel’s decision to delay the release of more than 600 terrorist prisoners, says Trump "prepared to support Israel in whatever course of action it chooses regarding Hamas.”

Omer's mother to Trump:

'Mr. President, you did it, but the mission is not yet complete'

The families of captivity survivors Omer Shem Tov, Omer Wenkert, Eliya Cohen, and Tal Shoham, addressed the press after their loved ones' release.

Trump at CPAC:

'The hostages are coming back in pretty bad shape'

US President comments on hostage deal during speech at Conservative Political Action Conference. “October 7th would have never happened if I was president. Biden got none of the hostages back and would have never gotten any of them back."

President Trump dismisses Joint Chiefs chairman

President Donald Trump has dismissed General Charles Brown, the current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as part of his effort to reshape the military leadership.

Watch:

Steve Bannon copies Elon Musk's Nazi salute

Steve Bannon, former senior adviser to Trump, was seen giving a Nazi salute during the Conservative Political Action Conference, while shouting 'Fight, fight, fight!'

Trump:

'Netanyahu is angry, and he should be'

US President says he would support whatever course of action Netanyahu decides to take following the murder of the Bibas children.

Expanding Abraham Accords?

Azerbaijan emerges as key player in Trump's Middle East vision

Hikmet Hajiyev, top Baku official, meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as regional alliance takes shape.

Eric Adams on Trump 'king' comment: I am not the word police

Eric Adams stands by comparing calls for his resignation to ‘Mein Kampf.’

Report:

Trump administration freezes funding for PA security forces

According to the report, the freeze is part of a larger freeze in foreign assistance ordered by the President.

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.

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.

'Israel's Lookout' to be renamed '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. The lookout is part of the 'Gutnik Center'.

'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.