Should a parent pardon their child?

A halachic perspective on presidential pardons. Op-ed.

Biden 'devastated, outraged' at killing of US citizen Omer Neutra

US President reacts to announcement that Captain Omer Maxim Neutra, a lone soldier from the US, was killed on October 7th and that his body has held by Hamas in Gaza ever since.

Despite promising not to

Biden pardons his son Hunter

US President signs a full and unconditional pardon for his son, Hunter, explains that he did so despite pledging not to because "it is clear that Hunter was treated differently."

Biden's Christmas gift - an anti-Israel book

The President of the United States was observed leaving a bookstore with a copy of The Hundred Years War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917-2017 in his hand.

Report

Biden told Netanyahu: Let’s get the hostages

Axios reports that Biden emphasized to Netanyahu that, following the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, the priority should now shift to securing the release of hostages and achieving a ceasefire in Gaza.

Biden on ceasefire:

'What's left of Hezbollah won't be allowed to threaten Israel'

US President delivers remarks on the expected ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, announces 'good news from the Middle East.'

White House:

Biden will attend Trump's inauguration

White House announces that President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20.

Biden, Macron expected to announce Lebanon ceasefire tomorrow

US, French Presidents expected to announce a 60-day ceasefire in Lebanon tomorrow. French role in compliance mechanism reduced due to Israeli concerns.

Biden against ICC:

'Arrest warrants against Israeli leaders are outrageous'

US President condemns International Criminal Court’s decision to issue arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: There is no equivalence — none — between Israel and Hamas.

Human Rights Expert:

'Biden poised to abandon the hostages to the UN and Hamas'

Anne Bayefsky, President of Human Rights Voices, tells Arutz Sheva if the US does not veto the UN Security Council ceasefire resolution, President Biden 'will be remembered as the President who legitimized and provoked predictable murderous antisemitism in Israel and around the world.'

Biden at G20:

'Increase the pressure on Hamas, which is refusing a deal'

US President urges G20 leaders to intensify efforts to pressure Hamas into agreeing to a ceasefire with Israel.

Biden allows Ukraine to use long-range US weapons

US President approves Ukraine’s use of advanced long-range American weapons within Russian territory.

Jake Sullivan:

'There's room for cooperation with Trump team on hostage deal'

US National Security Adviser tells reporters Biden raised the issue of the American hostages being held in Gaza during his meeting at the White House with Trump: We’re prepared to work with the incoming team to secure the release of the hostages.

Biden to hostage families:

'The efforts to bring them home will continue'

US President meets families of Americans who have been held hostage by Hamas since October 7, 2023. White House: He reaffirmed the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to getting the hostages home.

Last-ditch effort:

Democrats call on Biden to sanction Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

17 Democratic senators and 71 members of the House of Representatives signed a letter to the President calling on him to take advantage of his time left in office to sanction the two senior Israeli officials.

Giora Eiland accuses:

'Biden to blame for preventing return of hostages'

Biden's insistence on humanitarian aid to Gaza 'placed a death sentence on the hostages,' Giora Eiland explains.

Biden's bizarre response to an Israeli reporter's question

US President Joe Biden is asked by an Israeli journalist whether he believes a hostage deal is possible in the near future - and offers a response that raises a storm.

Watch: President-Elect Trump returns to DC, meets Biden

President-Elect Donald Trump meets with outgoing President Biden at the White House.

Live:

Pres. Herzog meets with Pres. Biden at the White House

Israeli President meets his US counterpart in Washington

Herzog at JFNA General Assembly:

'Iran is the engine behind the modern-day antisemitism'

President Herzog congratulates Trump, calls him "a champion of peace and cooperation", and also thanks Biden for his “steadfast support from the very beginning of the war”.

Herzog to Biden:

You stood up with us in our darkest hour

President Isaac Herzog meets US President Joe Biden in the Oval Office of the White House: "We are defending our people with our soldiers and pilots."

Pelosi claims:

Biden’s delay in exiting the race hurt the Democrats

Former US House of Representatives Speaker claims that if Biden had ended his reelection bid sooner, the Democratic Party could have held a competitive nominating process to choose his replacement.

Trump and Biden to meet on Wednesday

As part of the process of transition of power, President-elect Trump will meet with Biden in the Oval Office on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. local time.

'Echo dark moments in history'

Biden condemns attacks on Israelis in Amsterdam

US President says the Amsterdam pogrom was reminiscent of "dark moments in history when Jews were persecuted."

Biden's 1st speech after election:

'On January 20, we'll have a peaceful transfer of power'

Outgoing US President in first remarks since this week's election says America's electoral system is honest, fair, and transparent.'

Political analyst:

President Biden really stepped up to save Israel

Political analyst, Mitchell Barak, says that despite previous US Jewry's ties with Israel, after 10/7 Israel found that Diaspora Jewry has its back; in financial support, shipping equipment for IDF, and others.

Watch:

Trump speaks to reporters from garbage truck

Former US President arrives at campaign event in garbage truck, after Biden appeared to call Trump's supporters garbage: This truck is in honor of Kamala and Joe Biden.

A week before Election Day:

Biden appears to suggest Trump supporters are 'garbage'

Biden weighs in on comments by Trump supporter who said Puerto Rico is an “island of garbage”: The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters. White House: He was referring to the hateful rhetoric.

Biden:

'I will talk to Netanyahu about negotiations under fire comment'

US President asked about Netanyahu’s view that it is better to conduct negotiations under fire rather than during a ceasefire: I’ll reserve that for my discussion with him.

Watch:

Biden votes early in Delaware

US President votes in his home state a week before the election between his predecessor Donald Trump and his Vice President Kamala Harris to decide his successor.

Anniversary of Pittsburgh attack

Biden condemns 'appalling surge of antisemitism'

Biden denounces antisemitism in statement on the sixth anniversary of the deadly attack on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, in which 11 people were murdered.

Biden on Iran strikes:

'I hope this is the end'

US President comments on Israel's strike on military targets in several Iranian provinces: It looks like they didn't hit anything other than military targets. I hope that this is the end.

Biden on Trump:

'We gotta lock him up'

President Biden says "we gotta lock him up" about Republican nominee, then clarifies: "Politically lock him up".

White House:

'Biden deeply concerned about leak of Israel’s plans'

National security spokesperson John Kirby says US President is “deeply concerned” following the leak of highly classified US intelligence on Israel’s plans to attack Iran and will be “actively monitoring” the investigation.

Trump:

'October 7 happened because they have no respect for Biden'

Former US President slams Biden administration for failing to prevent bloody conflicts: Iran had no money, and Biden allowed them to have $300 billion.

Trump:

'Netanyahu said he wouldn't listen to Biden'

Former US President praises Netanyahu for not following President Joe Biden's advice, says Israel "wouldn't be in this position" if Netanyahu had listened to Biden.

Biden:

'Sinwar is dead, this is a good day for the world'

US President welcomes elimination of 10/7 mastermind, compares Sinwar's death to elimination of Osama Bin Laden, and says this is an opportunity for a 'day after' without Hamas in power in Gaza.

Hear O Israel, Joe Biden is trying to kill us all

The Jews have not survived for nearly 4,000 years just so the uneducated and cowardly appeasers leading the west will set the stage for the future destruction of Israel. Op-ed.

Biden to Congress:

'THAAD, troops deployed to defend Israel against further attack'

US President writes letter to Congressional leadership detailing the measures his administration has taken to defend Israel against Iranian missile attacks.

Report:

Netanyahu told Biden that Israel will strike Iranian military

Unnamed officials tell The Washington Post that Netanyahu has informed the Biden administration that he is prepared to carry out a military strike targeting Iranian military facilities, rather than its oil or nuclear infrastructure.

Report:

Biden warned Iran that assassinating Trump would be an act of war

US President issues unusually strong warning to Iran to warn it to abandon its plots to assassinate his predecessor.

Report:

Israel will not attack Iran's nuclear sites

US officials say Israel will limit its retaliation for Iran's massive ballistic missile attack to strike on military and energy infrastructure targets, leaving Iran's nuclear program alone.

Officials:

Biden and Netanyahu closer to consensus on Iran attack

US and Israeli officials tell Axios Biden and Netanyahu inched closer to agreement on Israel's planned retaliation against Iran following their call on Wednesday. US official: We are moving in the right direction.

Biden's 'Don't' is now addressed to Israel

The dark connections of Biden saying ‘Don’t!’ to Israel striking Iran’s nuclear works combined with his call to lay down arms against Hezbollah did not appear from nowhere. Opinion.

White House:

'Biden affirmed Israel’s right to protect itself from Hezbollah'

White House issues statement summarizing call between Biden and Netanyahu: They agreed to remain in close contact over the coming days both directly and through their national security teams.

Biden:

'Without an Israel, every Jew in the world is less secure'

US President in call with American rabbis marking the High Holy Days: You don’t have to be a Jew to be a Zionist.

Netanyahu, Biden talk for 1st time in 1.5 months

Vice President Harris participates in conversation between President Biden and PM Netanyahu on Israel's response to Iran's ballistic missile attack.

Report:

Biden and Netanyahu to speak on plans for Iran strike

Axios report: Biden to hold a critical phone call on Wednesday morning with Netanyahu to discuss Israel's plans to strike Iran.

Biden after killing of Fuad Shukr: 'Bibi, what the f-?'

President Biden was furious after the elimination of a Hezbollah leader who had a $5 million bounty on his head from the US for his role in killing hundreds of American servicemen.

Biden on 10/7 anniversary:

'We support Israel's self-defense from Hezbollah, Hamas, Iran'

US President issues statement marking anniversary of the October 7 massacre, says US will not stop working for the release of the hostages and a ceasefire.

Watch:

President Biden lights memorial candle for October 7 victims

President Biden and the First Lady mark one year since Hamas' brutal October 7th terrorist attacks and participate in a yahrzeit candle lighting.

Bolton blasts Biden for opposing Israeli strikes on Iran

Former US national security adviser condemns Biden administration for openly discouraging Israel from striking Iranian nuclear sites or oil fields: My first reaction was, it was just incompetence, or maybe it was mental capacity, or lack thereof.

Biden calls Herzog to express solidarity on Oct. 7 anniversary

President Isaac Herzog spoke this evening, with US President Joe Biden, who called to offer his condolences to the citizens of Israel on the one-year anniversary of the October 7th massacre.

Trump:

'Iran's nuclear facilities are what you want to hit'

Former President Trump criticizes President Biden for opposing an Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities following Iran's massive ballistic missile attack on Israel last week.

Biden hints at opposition to strikes on Iranian oil fields

In a White House briefing, US President Joe Biden says if he were in Israel's shoes, he'd be weighing 'alternatives' to strikes on Iran's oil fields.

Biden:

'The United States is fully supportive of Israel'

US Vice President Kamala Harris after Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel: My commitment to the security of Israel is unwavering.

'Response should be proportional'

Biden against Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities

US President says he does not support an Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear sites, adds US will also be rolling out new sanctions against Iran over its missile attack on Israel.

Biden:

'I'm more comfortable with Israel stopping than ground operation'

US President calls for a "ceasefore now" in response to question about reports Israel will soon launch a ground operation in southern Lebanon.

Biden:

'I will speak with Netanyahu, an all-out war must be avoided'

US President tells reporters he will speak with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and stresses the importance of an all-out war in the Middle East being avoided.

Call to Americans in Israel

It's critically important to vote

Eve Harow, calls on all US citizens in Israel to vote in elections |On the IDF attacks, she adds: 'It's like God is hand-in-hand with the Israeli Army.'