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Trump on Iran:

'We hope there’s not going to be further action'

Speaking to CNBC, Trump says Iran canceled 837 planned executions after his threat of military action, urges Tehran to stop pursuing nuclear weapons.

'We hope there’s not going to be further action'

Trump:

'I told Bibi, stop taking credit for Iron Dome, i'ts our tech'

US President addresses the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, amidst the founding of the Gaza Board of Peace and controversy surrounding Greenland.

'I told Bibi, stop taking credit for Iron Dome, i'ts our tech'

Humor, truth, and antisemitism:

Arutz Sheva speaks with Ami Kozak

At the IAC National Summit, comedian Ami Kozak blends humor and blunt analysis on Trump, Israel, and the growing antisemitic 'woke right.'

Arutz Sheva speaks with Ami Kozak

Netanyahu to join Trump's Board of Peace

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will join US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, composed of world leaders.

Netanyahu to join Trump's Board of Peace

Trump warns Iran:

'We’ll wipe them off the face of this earth'

Trump warns the US would respond forcefully if Iran kills protesters or acts on threats against him, saying any attack would trigger massive retaliation.

'We’ll wipe them off the face of this earth'

Trump:

'We think we know where Ran Gvili is'

US President says the location of the last remaining hostage in Gaza may be known.

'We think we know where Ran Gvili is'

Iran expert:

'Iranians immensely disappointed by Trump's promises'

Dr. Thamar E. Gindin: 'The Iranian people went to the streets to protest and risked their lives because of Trump's promises. Even if he bombs Iran now, it's too late for thousands of families.'

'Iranians immensely disappointed by Trump's promises'

Report:

The tense conversation between Netanyahu and Rubio

According to Channel 12, the Israeli Prime Minister phoned the US Secretary of State to air complaints about the Gaza Executive Board; however, Rubio refused to budge.

The tense conversation between Netanyahu and Rubio

Trump threatens France with 200% tariff on champagne

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened massive tariffs on France after Emmanuel Macron refused to join his Board of Peace.

Trump threatens France with 200% tariff on champagne

Morocco’s King joins Trump’s new 'Board of Peace'

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI accepts Trump’s invitation to join the new “Board of Peace" founded as part of Trump’s Gaza peace plan.

Morocco’s King joins Trump’s new 'Board of Peace'

Netanyahu congratulates Trump on first year of term two

Netanyahu congratulates President Trump on the first year of his second term, highlighting close coordination after multiple meetings focused on Gaza ceasefire efforts, Iran, and regional issues.

Netanyahu congratulates Trump on first year of term two

Trump invites Pakistan PM to join new Gaza Peace Board

Trump invites Pakistan’s PM to join the new Gaza Peace Board as part of a wider US plan to oversee Gaza’s transition and rebuild the enclave.

Trump invites Pakistan PM to join new Gaza Peace Board

Iran warns Trump:

'Any attack on Khamenei is full-scale war'

Iran warns that any attack on Khamenei would mean war, as the US weighs military action amid escalating tensions.

'Any attack on Khamenei is full-scale war'

'No longer safe'

Trump weighs asylum plan for UK Jews amid rising antisemitism

Trump adviser Robert Garson says the administration is exploring asylum for UK Jews, warning Britain is “no longer safe" amid rising antisemitism.

Trump weighs asylum plan for UK Jews amid rising antisemitism

Saudi media:

US still on collision course with Iran

Reports by Al-Arabiya and Al-Hadath say a US aircraft carrier and air squadrons are heading to the region, giving President Trump expanded military options on Iran.

US still on collision course with Iran

Trump's 'Board of Peace' hits a bump in the road

Only Hungary openly backs plan as other nations voice concern over US-led body, chaired by Trump, they say could sideline the United Nations.

Trump's 'Board of Peace' hits a bump in the road

Piers Morgan blames Trump for hospitalization

British presenter Piers Morgan revealed he broke his hip during a visit to a restaurant in London, and tweeted, 'I blame Donald Trump'.

Piers Morgan blames Trump for hospitalization

Family comes full circle:

Grandfather redeemed Gaza land; great-grandson will rebuild Gaza

Real estate tycoon Yakir Gabay, a Jerusalem native and son of a former Justice Ministry official, was appointed to the executive council under President Trump’s “Peace Council" to advance Gaza’s rehabilitation.

Grandfather redeemed Gaza land; great-grandson will rebuild Gaza

Report:

Trump seeks $1B buy‑in for Gaza 'Board of Peace'

Bloomberg reports that Trump seeks $1B from countries for permanent seats on his new Board of Peace.

Trump seeks $1B buy‑in for Gaza 'Board of Peace'

New details revealed:

Why Trump chose not to strike Iran this week

Washington Post report provides new details on Trump’s decision to halt imminent US airstrikes on Iran after executions were canceled.

Why Trump chose not to strike Iran this week

Former US Ambassador:

'Trump may target Iran’s Supreme Leader within days'

Former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro warns Trump may attempt to eliminate Iran’s Supreme Leader, saying rising tensions and US military positioning could trigger major strikes but not immediate regime change.

'Trump may target Iran’s Supreme Leader within days'

US official: Gaza is our way or the highway

US President Donald Trump's advisers reject criticism of Board of Peace, say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must make a choice, Axios reports.

US official: Gaza is our way or the highway

Nick Fuentes: My problem with Trump ‘is that he is not Hitler’

Nick Fuentes escalates rhetoric, says US President Donald Trump falls short of extremist agenda.

Nick Fuentes: My problem with Trump ‘is that he is not Hitler’

Israel rejects Trump's Gaza Peace Council

Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that Trump's Gaza Peace Council was contrary to Israeli policy.

Israel rejects Trump's Gaza Peace Council

Khamenei accuses Trump of fueling unrest, warns enemies

'We will not let international or local criminals go unpunished,' Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warns.

Khamenei accuses Trump of fueling unrest, warns enemies

Report:

Trump, Netanyahu held second phone call to discuss Iran

Axios reports that Trump and Netanyahu spoke on Thursday night to discuss Iran, their second phone call in two days on the Iran crisis.

Trump, Netanyahu held second phone call to discuss Iran

Trump:

'Nobody convinced me not to strike Iran, I convinced myself'

Trump thanks Iran’s regime for cancelling hundreds of planned executions, denies reports that he was convinced by Israel or Arab countries not to strike Iran.

'Nobody convinced me not to strike Iran, I convinced myself'

'Historic meeting'

Venezuelan opposition leader gives Trump her Nobel medal

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado calls her meeting with Trump “historic," urges US support for Venezuela’s opposition.

Venezuelan opposition leader gives Trump her Nobel medal

Witkoff reveals:

'Trump shed a tear meeting freed hostages at the White House'

Speaking at the IAC National Summit, Witkoff says Trump shed a tear during the White House visit of 20 freed hostages, and reflects on his own personal loss and the meaning he found in helping their families.

'Trump shed a tear meeting freed hostages at the White House'

Report:

Trump advised major Iran strike unlikely to topple regime

US officials tell the Wall Street Journal that Trump’s advisers warned him that a major strike won’t topple the Iranian regime and could spark wider conflict.

Trump advised major Iran strike unlikely to topple regime

Witkoff on Iran:

'I hope there’s a diplomatic solution'

Speaking at IAC National Summit in Florida, Steve Witkoff urges a diplomatic solution on Iran’s enrichment, missiles, material stockpiles and proxies, and voices support for the Iranian people.

'I hope there’s a diplomatic solution'

Trump:

'Hamas must return the final hostage and disarm'

Trump announces Phase Two of his Gaza peace plan, backs a new Palestinian technocratic government, and demands Hamas disarm and return the final hostage’s body to Israel.

'Hamas must return the final hostage and disarm'

Phase Two of Gaza plan:

Trump announces launch of 'Board of Peace for Gaza'

Trump launches the “Board of Peace for Gaza" as part of his peace plan. The names of the members will be made public at a later date.

Trump announces launch of 'Board of Peace for Gaza'

Iran attack postponed

The dramatic phone call between Netanyahu and Trump

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President Donald Trump and reportedly asked him to delay the possibility of a military strike on Iran.

The dramatic phone call between Netanyahu and Trump

Sen. Graham:

Reports Trump backed down from Iran action 'beyond inaccurate'

US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) refuted reports that President Donald Trump was backing down from US action in Iran.

Reports Trump backed down from Iran action 'beyond inaccurate'

Report

Ronald Lauder pushed Trump to try to annex Greenland

John Bolton claims that Trump considered purchasing Greenland following a proposal by a businessman - the Jewish billionaire Ronald Lauder.

Ronald Lauder pushed Trump to try to annex Greenland

'Protest symbol' will not be put to death

Erfan Soltani, who was sentenced to death for his part in the protests in Iran, will not be executed.

'Protest symbol' will not be put to death

Security echelon estimates:

US strike won't necessarily lead to attack on Israel

Immediate threat to Israel from possible US strike on Iran, high alert maintained.

US strike won't necessarily lead to attack on Israel

Trump says Iran regime may fall, but withholds backing Pahlavi

In an interview with Reuters, Trump says Iran’s regime could fall amid deadly protests but hesitates to back Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, questioning whether Iranians would accept him as a leader.

Trump says Iran regime may fall, but withholds backing Pahlavi

Report:

Trump would want Iran strike to be decisive

Sources tell NBC News that Trump has instructed his national security team that any strike on Iran must deliver a decisive blow to the regime rather than trigger prolonged conflict.

Trump would want Iran strike to be decisive

Heightened alert:

Iran closes its airspace

Iran closes its airspace except for approved flights. Meanwhile, fighter jets heard over Iraq.

Iran closes its airspace

Trump:

Killing in Iran has stopped

The President seemed to hint that the Iranian forces who shot protesters were shot at as well: 'They said people were shooting at them with guns and they shot back.'

Killing in Iran has stopped

Highest alert

US attack to alter Israeli Home Front guidelines

Israeli officials estimate the US may take military action against Iran in the coming days, a move expected to affect Israel’s Home Front Command guidelines and regional security preparedness.

US attack to alter Israeli Home Front guidelines

European officials:

US attack on Iran closing in

European officials say President Trump has decided to take military action against the Iranian regime, and it is only a matter of time.

US attack on Iran closing in

Report:

Trump to announce second phase of Gaza plan today

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce the second phase, including international oversight and a Palestinian technocratic government, despite Hamas not releasing the hostage Ran Gvili.

Trump to announce second phase of Gaza plan today

Report:

Israel, Arab states urge Trump to delay major strikes on Iran

Israeli and Arab officials urge Trump to delay major strikes on Iran despite intense protests and rising casualties, according to NBC News.

Israel, Arab states urge Trump to delay major strikes on Iran

Report:

Trump and Mamdani quietly texting despite past clashes

Axios reveals that Trump and NYC Mayor Mamdani have been privately texting for weeks, forming an unlikely rapport.

Trump and Mamdani quietly texting despite past clashes

Trump warns Iran:

'Very strong action' if protesters are hanged

In an interview with CBS News, Trump warns Iran of “very strong action" if it hangs protesters, pledging help for Iranian citizens.

'Very strong action' if protesters are hanged

German Chancellor:

'Iranian regime in its final days and weeks’

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Iran’s regime nearing collapse as widespread protests and deadly crackdown grip the country, with mounting international pressure and warnings from President Trump over Tehran’s actions.

'Iranian regime in its final days and weeks’

Trump

'Iranians, keep protesting, help is on the way'

US President posts message of support to Iranian people as reports emerge of massive death toll in regime crackdown.

'Iranians, keep protesting, help is on the way'

Trump:

'Antisemites have no place in MAGA'

President Trump pushed back on the recent increase in antisemitic rhetoric from far-right figures in the USA, saying that he did not want them either in the MAGA movement or Republican party.

'Antisemites have no place in MAGA'

Report:

Trump briefed on cyber, psychological tools against Iran

CBS News reports that Trump has been briefed on expanded military, cyber, and psychological options as Iran’s protests escalate.

Trump briefed on cyber, psychological tools against Iran

Trump imposes 25% tariff on nations doing business with Iran

Trump announces a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran amid the ongoing unrest in the Islamic Republic.

Trump imposes 25% tariff on nations doing business with Iran

Clash of narratives

Does Trump favor diplomacy or the military option in Iran?

White House officials debate how best to respond to Tehran, as some officials say the President prefers the military option, the White House claims he is leaning toward diplomacy.

Does Trump favor diplomacy or the military option in Iran?

Report:

Iran scrambles to contact Trump envoy amid threats

An Axios report says Iran’s foreign minister contacted a senior Trump envoy amid rising tensions, as President Trump weighs military options while leaving the door open to renewed nuclear talks.

Iran scrambles to contact Trump envoy amid threats

Trump:

'We’re considering very strong options on Iran'

Trump says Iran is nearing his red line as protests escalate, warning the US is reviewing “very strong options" and monitoring developments “every hour."

'We’re considering very strong options on Iran'

Nobel winner tries to gift prize to Trump

Norwegian Nobel Institute rejects the request of Venezuelan opposition leader to transfer the Peace Prize to Trump for Operation Absolute Resolve.

Nobel winner tries to gift prize to Trump

'Military not ready'

Report: US commanders tell Trump to delay any Iran attack

According to a Telegraph report, US military commanders have warned the President that additional time is needed to prepare forces before any potential strikes against Iran.

Report: US commanders tell Trump to delay any Iran attack

Military action on the table

Trump administration exploring options in Iran

US officials say President Trump is reviewing military and 'non-kinetic' options as protests intensify in Iran and the regime faces growing pressure.

Trump administration exploring options in Iran

Will the US intervene?

Report: Trump weighing new strike options on Iran

The New York Times reports that Trump is weighing new military strike options against Iran over its crackdown on protesters.

Report: Trump weighing new strike options on Iran