US Supreme Court to weigh landmark terrorism case targeting Palestinian Authority’s ‘pay-for-slay’ programIf the justices rule in favor of the plaintiffs, it could set a precedent allowing American victims of international terrorism to pursue legal claims against foreign entities that support or enable such attacks. February 8, 2025
US Senator Ted Cruz says Biden Administration ‘poured hundreds of millions’ into HamasCruz:'Throughout the Biden administration, they knew the money they were pouring into Gaza would benefit Hamas. They did it anyway.' February 7, 2025
Left-wing militant group pushing anti-ICE protests in LA teaches ‘self-defense’ classes to fend off deportation raidsUdB seeks to model itself on militant groups, such as the Brown Berets and the Black Panthers, as well as the socialist revolutions of Cuba and Venezuela. February 7, 2025
Fun and creativity abound over Trump’s plan to transform Gaza'What’s next – a Trump golf course in Rafah?' someone wrote on X. February 7, 2025
New Mexico courtroom devolves into brawl as 3 people rush defendant in homicide caseFelony charges were filed against two men: battery and assault on a public official. February 7, 2025
Trump slaps sanctions on anti-Israel International Criminal CourtThe sanctions, the White House said, are in direct response to the 'ICC’s biased attacks on the U.S. and Israel.' February 7, 2025
Musk’s Nazi-like salute sends Tesla into tailspinIn California, traditionally a Tesla stronghold, sales declined by 8% in the fourth quarter of 2024, with a concerning 12% drop for the entire year. February 7, 2025
Not kidding: Michigan State Rep says she sterilized herself to protest TrumpPohutsky, who has promoted herself as the first openly bisexual member of the Michigan House, on Thursday took to X to claim that 'many men' are not happy with her decision. February 7, 2025
Standing together: Rep. Brian Mast meets wounded IDF soldier Ari SpitzMast, a U.S. Army veteran, lost both legs and a finger in 2010 while clearing explosives during an operation with the Army Rangers in Kandahar. February 7, 2025
Trump remarks on Gaza not cause for Democrat freakout, Fetterman saysTo Fetterman, no one is being honest about the devastation on the ground in Gaza and the need to move citizens out in the short term. February 6, 2025
Biden State Dept privately downplayed use of ‘jihad’ and ‘occupation’ in UNRWA-made study materials, saying only ‘some other audiences’ view the terms as ‘inappropriate’The memo offers a fresh window into the Biden administration's decision to restore funding to UNRWA—one that shows the Biden State Department was well aware of the issues plaguing the embattled relief agency but opted to barrel forward with funds anyway. February 6, 2025
‘Trump’s Gaza plan is the first good idea I’ve heard,’ says NetanyahuIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lavishes praise on Donald Trump, calling him the 'best friend Israel has ever had in the White House,' and lauds Gaza resettlement plan as the 'first good idea' he has heard on Gaza's future. February 6, 2025
Israel to ‘turn over’ Gaza to US, says Trump, but no US troops will be deployedWhite House appears to walk back Trump's claim that resettlement of Gazans will be permanent, as president defends plan, saying no American troops would be deployed to Gaza. February 6, 2025
Accusing Trump of ‘ethnic cleansing,’ congressman proposes impeachment over Gaza planDemocratic lawmaker calls for Trump's impeachment, after the president proposed relocating Gaza's population to third-party countries, calling the plan 'ethnic cleansing.' February 6, 2025
Saudis deny Trump’s claims on Israel normalization, blast Gaza plan as ‘ethnic cleansing fantasy’Riyadh pushes back on President Trump's claim that Saudi Arabia is willing to normalize ties with Israel without Palestinian statehood, while bashing president's Gaza relocation plan as 'fantasy of ethnic cleansing.' February 6, 2025
Pro-Trump Arab American group changes name after US president floats controversial Gaza plan'The US will take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do a job with it too,' Trump told reporters. 'We’ll own it and be responsible for dismantling all of the dangerous unexploded bombs and other weapons on the site.' February 6, 2025
White House expands search for countries to take in Gazans – reportAlong with Egypt and Jordan, Trump administration is reportedly considering three other territories to take in Gazans part of the president's plan to rehabilitate the coastal enclave. February 6, 2025
EU rejects Trump’s postwar plan, says Gaza ‘an integral part of a Palestinian state’An EU spokesperson reaffirmed the commitment to two-state solution as a resolution to the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. February 5, 2025
Favorite son? New Yorkers like Trump more than Dem governor, poll findsShe also holds a negative 44-48 percent job approval rating, with only 22 percent saying that Hochul's administration has improved New York's fiscal condition. February 5, 2025
Trump’s Gaza plan draws praise, condemnations, and outrageIsraeli leaders and Republicans laud Trump for 'bold new plan' to resettle Gazans, while European foreign ministers reject the plan, and Palestinian leaders and far-left Democrats accuse Trump of planning 'ethnic cleansing.' February 5, 2025
Stockholm cracks down on mosque serving as Iranian spy ringSwedish authorities escalated their investigation last month with a late-night raid on Mohsen Hakimollahi’s Stockholm residence. February 5, 2025
Netanyahu gifts golden pager to Trump who got the message and reactedThe prime minister called the president ‘the greatest friend Israel has ever had in the White House' in their joint press conference. February 5, 2025
Disabled ‘climate leaders’ in Asia, ‘indigenous language tech’ in Latin America, and terror sympathizers in the Middle East: Where the Biden admin funneled USAID moneyHere's a rundown of USAID spending under President Joe Biden. February 5, 2025
‘People like the idea’: Trump teases support for Israel’s annexation plan'People do like the idea, but we haven't taken a position on it yet. But we will be making an announcement probably on that very specific topic over the next four weeks.' February 5, 2025
Trump admin to send Israel $1 billion in bombs and bulldozersThis would be in addition to the $8 billion in arms already requested by the former administration. February 5, 2025
Under Trump plan, US will ‘own’ Gaza – but who will live there?President Trump presents ambitious plan to relocate Gaza Strip's entire population, but says he doesn't 'necessarily' back Israeli resettlement of Gaza, says it will be turned into 'Riviera of the Middle East' and a home for the 'world's people.' February 5, 2025
Trump: If Iran tries to assassinate me, they’ll get ‘obliterated’'There won't be anything left' - President Donald Trump threatens Iran with obliteration if Tehran attempts to assassinate him, as he signs executive order imposing tougher sanctions. February 5, 2025
Trump warmly welcomes Netanyahu, calls for resettling Gazans ‘permanently’The president did not say whether he thought Palestinians would have a “right” to return to Gaza February 5, 2025
Saudis not demanding Palestinian state, Trump says after meeting with NetanyahuTrump and Netanyahu praised each other's leadership. 'We have a combination that's very unbeatable,' Trump said. February 5, 2025
LA talent agency adds Biden to star-studded rosterThough CAA is usually tied with big movie stars and A-list celebrities, the Los Angeles talent agency is no stranger to political heavyweights. February 4, 2025
In a first, Pakistani Muslim cleric leads solidarity trip to Israel‘Pakistan and Israel are on the same side in the fight against extremism,’ says Sufi Muslim leader from Pakistan during visit to towns in southern Israel devastated during October 7th invasion. February 4, 2025
Trump to watch 47-minute film on horrors of Oct 7 attack following urgent recommendationThe film documents the full extent of the Hamas-led massacre, showing atrocities committed against Israeli civilians and foreign workers in real time. February 4, 2025
Lawsuit against US charity that employed Hamas captor dismissedJudge claims that rescued hostage Almog Meir Jan failed to prove that the People Media Project knew its journalist was a member of Hamas. February 4, 2025
Netanyahu meets with Elon Musk, secures major AI deal with USTech mogul and Department of Government Efficiency administrator Elon Musk agrees to partner up with Israel's AI program during meeting with Netanyahu. February 4, 2025
‘Israel is tiny’ – Trump’s response to Israel annexation plansTrump says 'no guarantee' Gaza ceasefire will hold, responds to questions regarding Israel's possible annexation of parts of Judea and Samaria by emphasizing the country's 'small size.' February 4, 2025
Trump has ‘agreed’ USAID should be shut down, Musk saysA new in-depth Middle East Forum report revealed that USAID has given $164 million taxpayer dollars to Islamist groups, including $122 million to groups aligned with designated terrorists and their supporters, justifies the ongoing overhaul of the agency. February 4, 2025
Democratic state overwhelmingly supports Trump’s deportation of illegal immigrantsTrump also supports denying residency in the U.S. to any migrants who support Hamas and other terror groups. February 3, 2025
Trump suspends funding to South Africa for land confiscation and human rights violationsThe country recently played a controversial role in facilitating international legal actions against Israel at the International Criminal Court, accusing Israel of war crimes during its conflict with Gaza. February 3, 2025
Panama caves to US pressure, won’t renew canal agreement with ChinaThe initiative seeks to spread Chinese Communist influence worldwide through public investment from Beijing. February 3, 2025
RFK grilled in Senate over claims of Jewish ‘immunity’ to COVID-19Colorado senator presses Trump's Health and Human services nominee on 2023 comments suggesting COVID-19 may have been engineered to specifically target some ethnic groups, while leaving others, including Ashkenazi Jews, more immune. February 3, 2025
Trump ready for ‘very big meetings’ with Netanyahu, expelling Gazans on the agendaPresident Trump drops hints about 'very big meetings' and 'progress' in Middle East talks involving Israel, ahead of his planned meeting with Israel's prime minister. February 3, 2025
BBC refers to Israeli hostages as ‘prisoners,’ then apologizesThe BBC issues apology after a news anchor referred to three Israeli men held captive by the Hamas terror organization for over a year as 'prisoners.' February 2, 2025
How the Saudis are sneaking into Phase II of the Hamas-Israel deal – reportBoth the Israeli and American leaders would like to see a broader agreement that would have normalized relations with Riyadh as the new end game. February 2, 2025
Under pressure from his own gov’t, Netanyahu looks to enlist Trump to change 2nd phase of hostage dealIsrael's finance minister presses Netanyahu to renegotiate hostage deal and promote annexation plan for Judea and Samaria during meeting with Trump. February 2, 2025
Trump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, spurring trade war as North American allies respondA new analysis by the Budget Lab at Yale laid out the possible damage to the U.S. economy, saying the average household would lose the equivalent of $1,170 in income from the taxes. February 2, 2025
‘We will find you; we will kill you,’ Trump says after strike on ISIS in Somalia'Our initial assessment is that multiple operatives were killed in the airstrikes and no civilians were harmed,' Pete Hegseth, the U.S. defense secretary stated. February 2, 2025
‘Deplorable’: Anti-Zionist activists pour concrete into toilets at Columbia UniversityNumerous reports indicate the attack may be the premeditated result of planning sessions which took place many months ago at an event held by Alpha Delta Phi (ADP) — a literary society. February 2, 2025
Netanyahu vows ‘peace through strength’ as he departs to meet with TrumpDeparting Israel for his first meeting with President Trump since inauguration day, Prime Minister Netanyahu hints the two will 'redraw' the map of the Middle East. February 2, 2025
Deni Avdija, the NBA’s only Israeli, is making a mark on the Portland Trail BlazersAvdija has also been heralded for his defense — which doesn’t dominate highlight reels or stat sheets in the same way as offense — and for his increasingly vocal leadership with his new team. February 1, 2025
Israel in ‘precarious position’ as China cozies up with Iran, expert says'Any notion that China could serve as a viable alternative to the U.S. as a hegemonic guarantor in the region is illusory,' said Zineb Riboua, a research fellow and program manager at the Hudson Institute’s Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East. January 31, 2025
Dutch parliament conditions Palestinian NGO funding on recognition of IsraelThis week’s resolution also came two months after a violent attack in Amsterdam against visiting Israeli soccer fans by a mob of rioters, many of them Muslim. January 30, 2025
Barnard names new head of women’s center: Anti-Israel gender prof who stood watch as student radicals stormed Columbia campus buildingWhen Columbia slapped suspensions on students who stormed the building and invited police to maintain order on campus, Jordan-Young rallied to their defense. January 30, 2025
Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DCPresident Donald Trump said he had been 'fully briefed on this terrible accident' and, referring to the passengers, added, 'May God Bless their souls.' January 30, 2025
Combative Jewish lawmaker Randy Fine, a Trump favorite, wins Florida GOP House primarySoon after announcing his candidacy, he tweeted '#BombsAway' at pro-Palestinian Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar, which Muslim-rights groups and the Anti-Defamation League condemned as a threat. January 29, 2025
Senate Dems block bill to impose sanctions on International Criminal CourtSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said on the Senate floor ahead of the vote on Tuesday that he supports imposing sanctions on the court in response to its investigation of Israel but that the bill’s provisions were overly broad. January 29, 2025
Trump’s intelligence director nominee denies meeting Hezbollah officialTulsi Gabbard said she did talk in 2017 with the head of Lebanese intelligence, who was close to the terror group. January 29, 2025
Congressional Republicans push to replace ‘West Bank’ with ‘Judea & Samaria’Republican lawmakers relaunch bid, supported by President Donald Trump, to end use of the phrase 'West Bank' in all official federal documents in favor of the area's historical name, Judea and Samaria. January 29, 2025
US halts funding for Gaza condomsTrump White House slams $50 million program funding Gaza condoms as a 'preposterous waste of taxpayer money,' while past attacks suggest Hamas may have used condoms for makeshift balloon bombs. January 29, 2025
Israeli tourists required to disclose IDF service before entering countryVisa application asks Israelis if they have 'committed or been involved in war crimes, crimes against humanity, or human rights abuses.' January 29, 2025
Trump’s pick for FBI director faces accusations of jeopardizing special missionsThe mounting evidence of Patel’s alleged misconduct has galvanized opposition to his nomination hearing this Thursday. January 28, 2025