Donald Trump

Trump plans to preserve TikTok, adviser says

Trump's incoming National Security Adviser, Mike Waltz, says the President-elect plans to take action to preserve TikTok after taking office. A ban on the app is scheduled to go into effect on Sunday.

Trump:

'Hostage deal better be done before I take the oath of office'

US President-elect stresses urgency of finalizing the ceasefire and hostage release agreement before his inauguration on Monday: It better be done.

Including Mel Gibson, Jon Voight

Trump announces 3 actors as 'special ambassadors' to Hollywood

Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone, and Mel Gibson named as President-elect's envoys to Hollywood. Voight is known for his pro-Israel views, while Gibson has been at the center of antisemitism controversies.

Officials from 3 states:

Hostage, ceasefire deal happened because of Trump's involvement

Officials from US, Qatar, and Israel say the involvement of President-elect Donald Trump and the cooperation of both US administrations is what allowed the hostage deal to be reached.

Ben Shapiro to Arutz Sheva:

Hostage deal is painful, but is not a full-scale surrender

Daily Wire co-founder tells Arutz Sheva he does not believe Trump would pressure Israel into allowing Hamas to remain in power and speaks about the special musical he created with his father, 'We Will Rise.'

Marco Rubio:

'We will overturn sanctions on residents of Judea and Samaria'

Senator Marco Rubio, Trump’s pick for Secretary of State, says during confirmation hearing that the incoming administration will end the sanctions on Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria: I’m confident Trump’s administration will continue to be perhaps the most pro-Israel administration in American history.

Mike Waltz:

'If Israel needs to go back into Gaza, we’re with them'

US President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming National Security Adviser to Fox News: The hostage release deal was reached thanks to the Trump effect. We’re with Israel if Hamas doesn’t live up to the terms of this agreement.

In wake of hostage deal

Netanyahu speaks to Trump and Biden

Prime Minister's Office says Netanyahu thanked Trump for his help in advancing the release of the hostages. Netanyahu also speaks to Biden, and thanks him for his help in advancing the deal.

Trump:

'We have a hostage deal thanks to our victory in November'

US President-elect says 'epic' ceasefire deal could only have been reached because of his election, vows to work with Israel to ensure Gaza 'never again becomes a terrorist safe haven.'

Nothing to cheer

Is there no choice but to let go hundreds of terrorists for some of the hostages? Did Israel give in to please Trump? Opinion.

Rabbi Ari Berman to deliver benediction at Trump inauguration

Rabbi Ari Berman, Yeshiva University president, to deliver benediction at Trump’s inauguration; he is expected to be the only Jew to speak at the event.

Pete Hegseth:

Oct. 7 massacre caused by US withdrawal from Afghanistan

Pete Hegseth, in Senate confirmation hearing, blames Oct. 7 on US withdrawal from Afghanistan, says he supports 'destroying and killing every last member of Hamas.'

Warning:

Deal of surrender brings creation of a Palestinian state closer

The immediate danger we face due to the surrender in the hostage deal is the establishment of a Palestinian state. It doesn't seem to matter to the incoming US administration that the majority of the people oppose it; in their eyes the Israeli leadership and the people in Zion are irrelevant.

Iranian President insists:

'We never planned to assassinate Trump'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denies in interview with NBC News that his country planned to assassinate Trump: Another one of those schemes that Israel and other countries are designing to promote Iranophobia.

Religious Zionism against deal:

Watch: MK objects to deal in speech at Mar-a-Lago

MK Ohad Tal (Religious Zionist Party) objects to hostage deal with Hamas in speech at Mar-a-Lago.

In Trump we trust?

No matter who is in the White House and the Knesset, no matter how much they disappoint us, the Jewish people only have one Leader. Op-ed.

Yossi Dagan at Mar-a-Lago:

'Increasing Jewish communities is correct response to terrorism'

Head of Samaria Council Yossi Dagan and MK Ohad Tal participate in official conference at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. Dagan met with Mike Huckabee, designated ambassador to Israel and will launch a lobby for Judea and Samaria at the American Congress.

Republicans in Israel Chair:

'Netanyahu should politely tell Trump 'no''

Republicans in Israel Chairman Marc Zell tells Arutz Sheva that he sees the emerging hostage deal as a larger agreement between the US and Israel, but believes Netanyahu should politely refuse it.

Trump on hostage deal:

'If they don't get it done, there's going to be a lot of trouble'

US President-elect speaks to Newsmax on the talks for a hostage release deal: I understand there’s been a handshake and they’re getting it finished. It has to take place.

JD Vance:

'Progress in talks driven by Trump’s 'hell to pay' warning'

US Vice President-elect sheds light on Trump’s warning that “all hell will break loose” if hostages aren't freed by January 20: It means enabling the Israelis to knock out the final couple of battalions of Hamas and their leadership.

Caroline Glick's message to the US:

'Give us the tools and we'll finish the job'

Commentator and author Caroline Glick says she is worried that someone may be 'trying to coerce Israel, in the last week of the Biden administration, to take actions that can undermine any of our war aims.'

Hostage's father:

'Trump knows - barbarians only understand power'

Hostages' families and bereaved families, gathered for a press conference following talk of a deal and the upcoming inauguration of the Trump administration, under the banner, 'Time for Victory.'

Amb. Danon:

'Friends in Trump admin. will be easier for Israel to work with'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN visited the Arutz Sheva studio and shared his hopes for the incoming US administration and his feelings about the UN.

Uzi Dayan:

'Trump's pressure is mostly on us'

Maj. Gen. Uzi Dayan tells Arutz Sheva that the Defense Minister's demand for defeating Hamas should be as fundamental as the demand to win.

Oversaw Trump’s cases

Special Counsel Jack Smith resigns

Special Counsel Jack Smith, who closed the probes against Trump following his re-election, officially resigns from Justice Department.

Yesha Council to send delegation to Trump inauguration

The delegation is also expected to participate in other events during the inauguration and meet key figures in the American Jewish community.

Trump given 'unconditional discharge' in hush money case

New York judge sentences US President-elect to an “unconditional discharge” in his hush money case, meaning he will not face further penalties.

Minister Katz to IDF:

Plan the total destruction of Hamas if hostages are not freed

The Minister of Defense instructed the IDF to come up with a plan to completely destroy the terror organization if it does not release the hostages before US President Trump takes office.

Hush money case:

Supreme Court denies Trump's request to halt proceedings

In 5-4 decision, Supreme Court denies President-elect’s request to halt criminal proceedings in his New York hush money case, allowing sentencing hearing scheduled for Friday to proceed as planned.

Amit Segal to Trump:

Allow Israel to annex parts of the Gaza Strip

In an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal, political analyst Amit Segal calls on US President-elect Donald Trump to allow Israel to conquer Gaza and prevent Hamas from continuing its takeover of humanitarian aid.

Trump taps Senate staffer as NSC’s Middle East director

Eric Trager, Republican Senate staffer and Egypt expert, to become Middle East advisor on the National Security Council, reports say.

Biden:

‘I really thought I had the best chance of beating Trump’

US President says he believes he could have won reelection had he remained in the White House race, but acknowledges uncertainty about whether he would have completed another full term.

Leave the January 6th pardons alone

Does it make any sense for American Jews to go against the leadership and agenda most Americans want? Opinion.

Amb. Danon to Arutz Sheva:

'Trump will give Israel full freedom of action in Gaza'

Israeli Amb. to the UN speaks with Arutz Sheva about Israel's expectations for the incoming Trump Administration and what he believes Trump's threats that Hamas must release the hostages before he takes office mean.

Families of US hostages to attend Trump's inauguration

The families of the 7 US citizens held hostage will meet with Trump Administration officials and Congressmen when they attend the inauguration to discuss the plight of the hostages.

Trump shares conspiracy video that blames Netanyahu for Iraq war

US President-Elect shares video of conspiracy theorist Jeffrey Sachs criticizing Barack Obama before delivering tirade claiming the US went to war in Iraq because Netanyahu wanted it to, even though Netanyahu was not prime minister then.

Release hostages now:

Large sign in Tel Aviv displays Trump's threat to Hamas

A large sign in Tel Aviv displays incoming President Donald Trump's threat: 'All of them until 20/1, or the fire of hell will open.'

Trump:

'If hostages aren't returned, all hell will break out in MidEast'

US President-elect Donald Trump gives a news conference from Mar-a-Lago in Florida, reiterates it will 'not be good for Hamas' if the hostages are not all freed by his inauguration. His envoy says there has been progress in the hostage talks.

Hush money case:

Judge denies Trump’s request to postpone sentencing

Judge Juan Merchan rejects Trump’s request to postpone a sentencing hearing in his New York criminal case, which is scheduled for Friday.

Congress certifies Trump’s 2024 election win

US Vice President Kamala Harris presides over certification of Trump’s victory. The certification concludes without incident.

Donald Trump:

'If the hostages aren't returned, there will be hell —not ‘don’t’

Donald Trump reiterated his threat, stating "there will be hell to pay" if the hostages are not released by the time he assumes office.

Hostage's mother appeals to Trump:

'Don't let any hostage stay behind'

Meirav Leshem-Gonen, mother of Romi, who was kidnapped to Gaza during the October 7 massacre, begs US President-elect Donald Trump: 'Please make sure that you are standing with us - do whatever is needed to bring them back.'

Report:

Trump to impose severe sanctions on ICC

US President-elect Trump plans to introduce sweeping sanctions against International Criminal Court in bid to get the court to cancel arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant.

Trump’s First 100 Hours

President Trump has four years to change America and the world. I expect there will be a noticeable and significant difference in the first 100 hours of his term. Oped.

Hush money case:

Trump to be sentenced one week before taking office

In extraordinary decision, judge sets President-elect’s sentencing in his hush money criminal case for January 10, though he makes clear that Trump would not face jail time.

Trump selects deputy Middle East Peace envoy

Mortan Ortagus, a Navy intelligence officer with experience in the Departments of State and the Treasury, will be second to Steven Witkoff as the Special Presidential Envoy for Middle East Peace.

General Eli Marom:

'Deal in the north was a mistake'

General Eli Marom, who was appointed to oversee the rehabilitation of the north, and that the Trump administration will demand Israel not resuming fighting.

Report:

Trump, Netanyahu named most influential people in Israel for 2024

After Trump and Netanyahu, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir were deemed the most influential people in Israel.

Zelenskyy:

'Trump's unpredictability could play a role in ending the war'

Ukrainian President believes US President's "unpredictability" could play a key role in ending Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia: I believe he really wants to end the war.

Trump should not trust Qatar

The diplomatic relationship between the United States and Qatar has long been fraught with complexities and contradictions. Donald Trump and his administration should reassess their approach to Qatar and hold the nation accountable for its actions in a way that the Biden administration has failed to do. Opinion.

Suspected act of terror:

Vehicle explodes outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas

One individual was killed and several others were injured as a result of the explosion.

UK ex-Minister:

'Trump's decision led to fall of Assad'

Former UK Security Minister Tom Tugendhat credits Trump's assassination of Iranian Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani for the recent collapse of the Assad regime.

Trump after New Orleans ramming:

'Far worse criminals are coming into the US'

President-elect says, 'When I said that the criminals coming in are far worse than the criminals we have in our country, that statement was constantly refuted by Democrats and the Fake News Media, but it turned out to be true.'

Trump:

'They better let the hostages come back soon'

US President-elect reiterates his warning to Hamas about returning all the hostages that it is holding in the Gaza Strip.

Financial Times:

Israel unlikely to attack Iranian nuclear sites

The Financial Times released a report for the end of 2024 correcting several previous suppositions that proved incorrect.

Senior Fatah leader:

'Trump will destroy Iran and weaken Hamas'

In interview with The New York Post, Fatah Secretary General Mohammad Hamdan says that he anticipates that Trump’s presidency will mark a turning point for Hamas.

Real Talk:

The Rabbi of Capitol Hill tells all

Executive Vice President of American Friends of Lubavitch Rabbi Levi Shemtov speaks about his work in Washington, which he describes as 'walking a tightrope over a cesspool, wearing a straightjacket, with everyone demanding that I dance.'

Report:

Iran scrambling to sell oil before Trump takes office

The incoming President's threats of an economic assault have made Iran rush to sell its Chinese oil reserve while it still can.

Will Trump save TikTok?

US President-elect calls on Supreme Court to delay the implementation of TikTok ban scheduled to take effect next month in order to “pursue a negotiated resolution”.

Report:

Biden regrets withdrawing, thinks he could've defeated Trump

White House sources quoted by The Washington Post say US President regrets withdrawing from this year’s presidential race, expressing confidence that he could have defeated Donald Trump despite polling that suggested otherwise.