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Singer Shulem Lemmer performed at the White House Hanukkah event attended by President Trump, stunning those present with a Yiddish rendition of 'God Bless America.'
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Singer Shulem Lemmer performed at the White House Hanukkah event attended by President Trump, stunning those present with a Yiddish rendition of 'God Bless America.'

Former campaign aide Elizabeth Pipko thanks President Trump for changing her life, speaks of meeting her husband during the 2016 campaign, and urges Jews to recognize the miracle of celebrating Hanukkah in the White House.

President Donald Trump honors New York radio host Sid Rosenberg, highlighting his media success and strong support for the Jewish community. Rosenberg responds with an emotional tribute, calling the moment 'one of the most meaningful of his life.'

President Donald Trump praises conservative commentator Mark Levin and his wife, highlighting their strong support for Israel.

President Trump praises the late billionaire Sheldon Adelson for his devoted efforts for Israel, recalling his persistence in visits and his deep love for his wife, Miriam.

At the White House Hanukkah party, President Trump celebrates Jewish faith, denounces antisemitism, praises Israel’s strength, and vows: “I’ll always be a friend and a champion of the Jewish people.”

At a White House Hanukkah party, Trump praises hostage families; Ronen Neutra, father of deceased hostage Omer, reminds everyone that Ran Gvili remains in Gaza.

Trump orders blockade on Venezuela, vowing to surround the country with an “Armada” and intensify strikes as pressure grows on Maduro’s regime.

Trump adds Syria and Palestinian Authority passport holders to the US travel ban, citing security and cultural concerns, while extending restrictions across several African and Asian nations.

President Trump sues BBC for $5 billion after a Panorama broadcast doctored his January 6, 2021 speech.

Trump says the US is reviewing whether Israel broke the Gaza ceasefire with a strike that killed Hamas’s second-in-command Ra’ad Sa’ad, rejects reports of tension with Netanyahu.

In an interview with Drop Site News, Hamas leader Khaled Mashal says President Trump should factor growing US criticism of Israel into policy decisions.

The White House reportedly told Prime Minister Netanyahu that the assassination of senior Hamas figure Ra'ad Sa'ad constitutes a violation of the ceasefire agreement.

Omer Shem Tov, held 505 days by Hamas, says Trump’s election struck fear in captors: “I saw the fear in their eyes.”

Trump urges Jews to “celebrate proudly” after the antisemitic Sydney attack, condemning the violence and praising the bravery of the man who stopped one of the attackers.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump seeks 10,000-strong multinational force for Gaza, but nations hesitate over Hamas disarmament.

Trump vows “very serious” retaliation after two US troops and a civilian were killed in an ISIS ambush in Syria. CENTCOM confirmed the attacker was eliminated.

IAF gala in DC honors President Trump for historic pro-Israel leadership, regional security role, and faith-based diplomacy.

US President says peace in the Middle East was made possible by US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, adds 59 nations support stability efforts in Gaza and beyond.

Yisrael Ganz, chairman of the Yesha Council and governor of the Binyamin Regional Council, spoke about his meeting with House Representatives regarding Judea and Samaria.

Jonathan Burkan, a founding board member of Israel Justice, was sworn in Monday night as Appointee to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council.

The Mayor-elect attended events hosted by both Satmar factions in honor of Chof Aleph Kislev. President Trump also commemorated the event in a letter.

US seizes The Skipper, an Iran-linked tanker, off Venezuela. Trump says the oil will be kept by the US.

Trump says Gaza’s UN-backed “Board of Peace” will be unveiled in early 2026, calling it “legendary”.

Washington warns it may expand sanctions on the International Criminal Court if judges do not halt probes involving US and Israeli officials.

Herzog and Waltz discuss UN Resolution 2803, President Trump's Peace Plan, and the return of the last Gaza hostage.

US President says he "loves" Minnesota Rep. and Squad member and that she should go back to 'the worst country in the world.'

Speaker Ohana and the US House Speaker signed a letter of recommendation, which includes a call for heads of parliaments around the world to join in recommending Trump for the Nobel Prize.

President Trump attacked an ABC reporter during a press conference, calling her 'obnoxious' and 'terrible.'

White House advances Gaza governance plan as officials cite progress on Trump's 20‑point framework ahead of the anticipated holiday announcement.

While China and the US have built muscle - nuclear plants, production lines, aircraft carriers - Europe has cultivated the illusion of living off soft power and ever-more intricate regulations about everything, serving only to employ legions of lawyers and Brussels consultants. Opinion.

President Trump receives FIFA’s new peace prize at the 2026 World Cup draw, having been previously praised by FIFA chief for Gaza ceasefire efforts.

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the Trump administration will expand its travel ban to cover more than 30 countries.

According to Axios, Trump plans to unveil Gaza peace phase two before Christmas, with Israel’s withdrawal, an international force, and a new governance structure led by the Trump-chaired Board of Peace.

Trump shares link to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News’ report on Netanyahu’s pardon request to Herzog, after previously calling the trial a “political witch hunt” and urging Israel’s president to grant clemency to the Prime Minister.

Amit Segal warns that Trump’s Gaza initiative is rapidly unraveling, citing Hamas’ refusal to disarm and the near-inevitability of renewed fighting.

House Foreign Affairs Committee advances a bipartisan bill urging President Trump to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group.

President Trump expresses confidence that phase two of his Gaza peace plan will begin “pretty soon,” despite the incident in Rafah in which IDF soldiers were injured.

The Trump administration pauses immigration applications from 19 countries, citing security concerns after a deadly attack in Washington. The move halts green cards and citizenship processing, with cases set for re-review.

According to Axios, US officials warned Netanyahu that repeated strikes in Syria risk destabilization and blocking peace efforts: “If it continues, he will self-destruct”.

President Trump said Syria is advancing after US policy changes and urged Israel to keep open dialogue with Damascus to avoid disrupting the country’s political and economic progress.

The delegation spoke with the President about the significance of their visit, the importance of deepening ties between Israel and Muslim communities in Africa, and the imperative to embrace coexistence and peace.

US President Donald Trump announces closure of Venezuela airspace, Venezuela Foreign Minister calls Trump's declaration a 'colonialist threat.'

'Normalization talks were close to succeeding before the October 7 attack cut the process short,' says former US ambassador to Riyadh, Michael A. Ratney.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei says the Trump administration is “not worthy” of contact, rejects rumors of talks, and claims US-Israel failed in June war.

Trump says US Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom of Summersville, West Virginia, has succumbed to her wounds after Wednesday shooting near the White House.

The Muslim Brotherhood denounces Trump’s order to designate its chapters as terrorist groups, calling it “detached from reality” and politically driven.

President Trump condemns the shooting of two National Guard members near the White House as “an act of terror,” vowing swift justice.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces 500 more Guard troops for Washington, DC, after two Guardsmen were shot near the White House.

Georgia prosecutor Peter Skandalakis drops the racketeering case against President Trump and 18 others.

Trump said South Africa 'is not worthy of membership anywhere,' citing alleged abuses against white farmers and a dispute over the G20 handoff at this year’s summit.

Axios reports that Trump’s meeting with Saudi Crown Prince turned tense over Saudi-Israel normalization, leaving Trump disappointed.

Trump’s silence was strategic. He did not challenge Mamdani because he understands that if Mamdani is going to collapse under the weight of his own ideology, he must have no one else to blame. Opinion.

BBC Chairman Samir Shah tells MPs he will not resign over the Panorama Trump edit scandal, apologizing for mistakes but vowing to “fix it.”

Federal judge dismisses indictments against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling Trump’s appointment of interim US Attorney Lindsey Halligan invalid.

Trump signs an order directing US agencies to assess Muslim Brotherhood chapters for terror designation, citing ties to Hamas and recent attacks. Sanctions could cripple the group’s global operations.

Why is President Donald Trump signaling willingness to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia and may be to Qatar too? The answer may lie in a broader strategic attempt to redefine the Middle East map. Opinion

President Trump has such a strong and deep relationship with the Jewish People and Israel. It is “Peace through Strength” in action. Opinion.

The Georgia Representative published a letter on social media stating that she was leaving office due to President Trump inciting Republican supporters against her.

Immediately after his meeting with President Trump at the White House, hostage survivor Yosef Haim Ohana visited the Ohel, the grave of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
