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Joint Chiefs of Staff:

'Not a one-night operation. Will take time to achieve objectives'

Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Daine Caine hold a press conference on Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. and Israel joint operation that carried out strikes in Iran.

'Not a one-night operation. Will take time to achieve objectives'

US Amb. Waltz to UNSC:

'This moment in history requires moral clarity'

Addressing an emergency Security Council session, Mike Waltz says Operation Epic Fury targets Iran’s missile and proxy networks to prevent a nuclear threat.

'This moment in history requires moral clarity'

Family of UN’s Francesca Albanese sues US over sanctions

Francesca Albanese’s family sues the Trump administration over sanctions imposed after her criticism of Israel, claiming the penalties violate her First Amendment rights.

Family of UN’s Francesca Albanese sues US over sanctions

Witkoff: Iran deal must have no time limits

Ahead of Geneva talks, Steve Witkoff reportedly told a private gathering the Trump administration will not accept time-limited nuclear restrictions on Iran.

Witkoff: Iran deal must have no time limits

VP Vance:

'You can't let craziest regime in the world have nuclear weapons'

Vice President says Trump prefers diplomacy but retains military options to ensure Iran does not obtain nuclear weapons ahead of talks, warning Tehran.

'You can't let craziest regime in the world have nuclear weapons'

Trump targets foreign funding of universities

The US administration is expected to step up oversight of foreign funding to limit its influence on curricula and campus activity.

Trump targets foreign funding of universities

Report:

Trump officials reassure Arabs after Huckabee remarks

Senior US officials contacted Arab governments to clarify that Ambassador Mike Huckabee’s remarks reflected personal views, not a shift in Trump administration policy.

Trump officials reassure Arabs after Huckabee remarks

Report:

Trump envoys await Iran proposal ahead of critical Geneva meeting

US officials say Washington will meet Iran in Geneva Friday if Tehran delivers a detailed nuclear proposal within 48 hours.

Trump envoys await Iran proposal ahead of critical Geneva meeting

After brutal crackdown:

US imposes new visa restrictions on Iranian officials

Trump administration imposes new visa restrictions on 18 Iranian officials and telecom leaders following last month’s brutal crackdown on anti-regime protesters.

US imposes new visa restrictions on Iranian officials

DHS hires digital director linked to controversial posts

Homeland Security hires social media manager whose posts raised alarm for promoting ‘white-nationalist rhetoric.’

DHS hires digital director linked to controversial posts

After cancellation, US confirms:

Talks with Iran will take place on Friday

The US administration has confirmed that it agreed to the request of Arab countries to hold talks with Iran on Friday in Oman, hours after initially announcing their cancellation.

Talks with Iran will take place on Friday

Trump demands $1 billion from 'antisemitic' Harvard University

Trump accuses Harvard of antisemitism and serious illegalities, rejects $500M settlement concept, says administration now seeking $1B in damages.

Trump demands $1 billion from 'antisemitic' Harvard University

Pete Hegseth

US military will be 'ready' to strike Iran

Secretary of War cites last year's strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, capture of Nicolas Maduro as evidence that the US can achieve its objective in Iran if Trump orders a strike.

US military will be 'ready' to strike Iran

Rubio

'No one knows who will rule Iran after Khamenei'

US Secretary of State updates Senate on the 'massive armada' that President Trump was headed toward Iran.

'No one knows who will rule Iran after Khamenei'

Europe's Geopolitical Harakiri:

Resisting Trump, welcoming China.

While Trump is portrayed as the bully who “threatens the liberal order," Europe yields symbolic and strategic ground to its number one systemic rival, China. Opinion.

Resisting Trump, welcoming China.

Rafah Crossing

Witkoff hints: US, Israel coordinating on future steps

US envoy says talks were constructive as Washington and Jerusalem coordinate next steps on Phase 2 of Trump’s Gaza plan and broader regional issues

Witkoff hints: US, Israel coordinating on future steps

Former NSC head

Will the US strike Iran? It seems Trump hasn't decided

Dr. Eyal Hulata, former head of the National Security Council, estimates that the US has not yet decided whether to attack Iran and that significant considerations are still being weighed.

Will the US strike Iran? It seems Trump hasn't decided

Details of the agreement between the US and Hamas

The agreement between the US and the terrorist organization concerns the disarmament of Hamas and includes several key principles.

Details of the agreement between the US and Hamas

Trump Admin

Mahmoud Khalil will be deported to Algeria

Homeland Security assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin says deportation of anti-Israel acivist is a 'reminder' that green-card and visa holders are guests in the US and should 'act like it.'

Mahmoud Khalil will be deported to Algeria

Analysis:

Will Trump order a military strike to overthrow Khamenei?

The indicators are there, though military action takes foresight, timing and precision because success must be the result-once the definition of success is made by governments and their armed forces.

Will Trump order a military strike to overthrow Khamenei?

Jack Engelhard:

Trump - no more Mr. Nice Guy

Trump wants Greenland, and since I am a betting man, my money says he is going to get it one way or another. Opinion.

Trump - no more Mr. Nice Guy

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

Northern Syria Is burning-and Washington is losing control

Julani has shown exactly who he is. The videos, the prisoner releases, the ideological fingerprints-they are not echoes of ISIS. They are continuity. Ameriica must stop it now. Israel must help. Opiinion.

Northern Syria Is burning-and Washington is losing control

Melanie Phillips:

The high stakes in Iran

Ending the Islamic regime in Tehran would help reset the West’s moral compass. Opinion.

The high stakes in Iran

Victory for Trump Admin

Appeals court rejects release of Mahmoud Khalil

3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals rules that judges do not have jurisdiction to order the release and prevent the deportation of controversial Columbia U. activist.

Appeals court rejects release of Mahmoud Khalil

US freezes all visa applications from 75 countries

State Department announces that beginning next week, consular officers will be instructed to refuse all visa applications from 75 nations.

US freezes all visa applications from 75 countries

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

Prof. Anne Bayefsky

'US-UN relations are all over the map'

Professor Anne Bayefsky tells Arutz Sheva that the US is not taking enough action against the UN's antisemitism.

'US-UN relations are all over the map'

US designates Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorist orgs

Secretary Rubio announces that the Lebanese, Jordanian, and Egyptian chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood are being designated under Trump's executive order.

US designates Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorist orgs

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

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

Key UN agencies

Trump cuts ties with 66 global bodies

Trump signs an order withdrawing US support from 66 international bodies, including UN agencies and the UN climate treaty.

Trump cuts ties with 66 global bodies

PMO confirms

Talks between Israel and Syria resumed under US auspices

The Prime Minister's Office addressed the recent talks with Syrian representatives in Paris and the results of the talks.

Talks between Israel and Syria resumed under US auspices

Israeli officials optimistic after talks with Syria in Paris

Progress was made during the Trump Administration-brokered talks between the Israeli and Syrian governments in Paris this week, journalkist Barak Ravid reports.

Israeli officials optimistic after talks with Syria in Paris

Mashal:

Trump should take note of growing right-wing criticism of Israel

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

Trump should take note of growing right-wing criticism of Israel

White House to Netanyahu:

Killing of Hamas leader violated ceasefire agreement

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.

Killing of Hamas leader violated ceasefire agreement

The Cognitive Trojan Horse:

Why Trump’s vetting shift is the West’s only defense

You cannot vet an idea, and you cannot fingerprint a theology. This is precisely why the Trump administration’s overhaul of the vetting apparatus is not merely a policy shift, but an existential necessity. Opinion.

Why Trump’s vetting shift is the West’s only defense

Report:

Trump officials mulling terror sanctions on UNRWA

According to Reuters, Trump officials are weighing terrorism sanctions on the UN agency for “Palestinian refugees” which has been proven to have collaborated with Hamas.

Trump officials mulling terror sanctions on UNRWA

Trump's ultimatum for the ICC

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

Trump's ultimatum for the ICC

'Hamas has to go':

US Amb. tells Herzog US determined to end ‘cycle of insanity’

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

US Amb. tells Herzog US determined to end ‘cycle of insanity’

Report:

Trump expected to announce 'Board of Peace' before holidays

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

Trump expected to announce 'Board of Peace' before holidays

Report:

US, Israel, Qatar set high-level talks to repair strained ties

High-level talks seek to rebuild coordination among Washington, Jerusalem and Doha following the fallout from the Israeli strike in Qatar.

US, Israel, Qatar set high-level talks to repair strained ties

Senate committee votes to advance Rabbi Kaploun's nomination

Senate Foreign Relations Committee advances Yehuda Kaploun as antisemitism envoy, with some dissent.

Senate committee votes to advance Rabbi Kaploun's nomination

More than 30 countries

Trump administration to expand travel ban

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

Trump administration to expand travel ban

Over security concerns

Trump pauses immigration applications from 19 countries

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.

Trump pauses immigration applications from 19 countries

Israel selected for US initiative to secure AI supply chains

Israel has been chosen as one of 8 key countries invited to a White House meeting on December 12, alongside Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the Netherlands, the UK, the UAE, and Australia.

Israel selected for US initiative to secure AI supply chains

Antisemitism probe

Trump admin secures $75M deal with Northwestern

Northwestern University will pay $75M to end a Trump administration antisemitism probe, restoring $790M in frozen funds.

Trump admin secures $75M deal with Northwestern

Penn Jewish groups condemn Trump admin over data demand

Jewish groups at Penn sound alarm over federal lawsuit seeking information on Jewish employees.

Penn Jewish groups condemn Trump admin over data demand

Citing invalid appointment

Judge tosses indictments against Comey, Letitia James

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

Judge tosses indictments against Comey, Letitia James

Wake up Israel:

In 38 months Trump will go and US support might end

Israeli policy must always be grounded in brutal reality, as we recognize that the current support from America is based largely upon the mercurial personality of President Donald Trump, and might well end once he leaves office. Opinion.

In 38 months Trump will go and US support might end

Antisemitism funding freeze

Trump admin, Harvard close to settlement

Education Secretary Lindsa McMahon says talks with Harvard to restore $3B in federal grants are “getting close.” The freeze followed Trump administration demands to curb antisemitism on campus.

Trump admin, Harvard close to settlement

Campus antisemitism case

US Judge halts Trump’s $1b penalty bid against U of California

Trump can’t levy antisemitism fines against the University of California, judge rules.

US Judge halts Trump’s $1b penalty bid against U of California

The $100 Billion Gambit:

How the Saudi F35 Deal rewrites global security rules

Washington is offering Riyadh more than hardware; it is dangling access to the very technology that has kept Israel’s skies unchallenged for decades. It has to come with strings attached. Opinion.

How the Saudi F35 Deal rewrites global security rules

IDF to political echelon:

F-35 sale to Saudis endangers Israeli security

The military is warning that if the Saudis acquire the US-made F-35 stealth fighter jets, Israel would lose air superiority in the region.

F-35 sale to Saudis endangers Israeli security

A Seat at the Table:

An insider’s account of Trump’s global economic revolution

A book by a hassid who was the first to be confirmed by the US Senate for a senior administrative position. Review.

An insider’s account of Trump’s global economic revolution

US organization voices opposition to F-35 sale to Saudis

Americans for a Safe Israel is calling on Congress to act to prevent future sales of advanced weapon systems to Middle Eastern authoritarian regimes.

US organization voices opposition to F-35 sale to Saudis

Message to US

Israel opposes sale of F-35s to Saudi Arabia

Minister Ron Dermer conveyed Israel’s opposition in Washington, emphasizing concerns about losing Israel’s aerial superiority and the potential transfer of sensitive security information to Russia and China.

Israel opposes sale of F-35s to Saudi Arabia

First time

US to designate 4 Antifa groups as foreign terrorist orgs

The State Department is set to declare 4 European far-left groups affiliated with Antifa as terrorist organizations for their involvement in violent attacks.

US to designate 4 Antifa groups as foreign terrorist orgs

Ironic

SA Pres responds to Trump that 'boycotts don't work'

Cyril Ramaphosa claims boycotts are ineffective in response to the Trump Administration's decision not to attend the GA summit in South Africa, despite his party's endorsement of the anti-Israel BDS movement.

SA Pres responds to Trump that 'boycotts don't work'

White House denies plan to establish military base in Israel

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt denies report that the US is planning to establish a large military base in the Gaza envelope.

White House denies plan to establish military base in Israel