Trump picks Fox host, Army vet Pete Hegseth for Secretary of DefenseHegseth’s selection was unexpected, even among those close to Trump’s inner circle. November 13, 2024
Trump nominates Jewish businessman, close friend as special Middle East envoy'Steve will be an unrelenting voice for peace, and make us all proud,' said Donald Trump. November 13, 2024
Report: US leaked Saudi-Israel peace deal right before Hamas massacreSonnenfeld – who helped shape the original Abraham Accords under the Trump administration – described the official as a habitual over-sharer who acted out of arrogance rather than malice. November 12, 2024
Trump may not back Israeli annexation plan, warn aidesFormer Trump administration officials warn Israel that the president-elect may not back plans to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, adding President Trump had only backed such a move in 2020 as part of his larger peace plan. November 12, 2024
House set to vote on bill targeting nonprofits accused of supporting terrorismCritics of the bill say it grants too much power to the government and that it could be used to silence political dissent. November 12, 2024
Ex-IDF soldier becomes first Republican in 50 years to win New York State Assembly seat in Long Island districtThough Norber focused his campaign on domestic issues such as bolstering law enforcement and cutting taxes, he believes that his support for Israel also helped him establish valuable inroads with the local Jewish community. November 12, 2024
Climate activist Greta Thunberg accuses Turkey of quietly supporting IsraelRadical Swedish climate change activist Greta Thunberg appears to call for Israel's destruction with 'Free Palestine - From the River to the Sea' slogan. November 12, 2024
Amsterdam pogrom, protests coordinated with ‘extremist’ network linked to former UNRWA employee, research group findsThe coordination behind these events reflects a well-honed strategy by radical groups to use public gatherings to incite and escalate violence. November 12, 2024
Trump plans to name staunchly pro-Israel Marco Rubio as Secretary of StateRep. Carlos Giménez (R-Fla.) noted that Rubio 'will be the highest serving Hispanic in American history.' November 12, 2024
It’s Official: Trump taps Elise Stefanik as UN ambassadorNew York congresswoman who made headlines grilling university administrators over campus antisemitism has accepted President-elect Donald Trump's offer to become US Ambassador to the United Nations. November 11, 2024
Trump rules out bringing back two pro-Israel stalwarts from first administrationAmbassador Nikki Haley and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, both prominent pro-Israel figures in the first Trump administration, will not be returning to the new administration, Trump announces. November 11, 2024
‘How did you spend $1 billion and not win?’ Biden and Harris trade blame for election lossSome staffers on Biden's team resent Harris for not using the president more on the campaign trail. November 11, 2024
Report: Jared Kushner returns to Trump’s inner circleMeanwhile, Trump’s transition team is currently vetting candidates for key national security positions. November 11, 2024
Trump reportedly offers Stefanik UN envoy role'A great choice,' wrote David Friedman, a former U.S. ambassador to Israel. November 11, 2024
Jewish member of infamous ‘Texas 7’ gang gets new trialIn a vote of 6-3 the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals overturned Halprin’s conviction this past week after finding that the presiding judge, Vickers Cunningham, demonstrated profound antisemitic prejudice. November 11, 2024
J.D. Vance was a poster boy for Yale law school, the school won’t congratulate him on his victoryThe silence from the law school is conspicuous given the outsized role Yale played in Vance's life. November 10, 2024
Kamala Harris’s support for Israel did not harm failed presidential campaign, data firm findsThe data seems to undermine the notion that Harris suffered electoral consequences over the Biden administration’s perceived support for Israel. November 10, 2024
Trump and Israeli PM see ‘eye to eye’ on Iran – NetanyahuIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken with President-elect Donald Trump three times already since election day regarding the threat posed by Iran, Netanyahu reveals. November 10, 2024
‘Shut it down for Palestine’ – Activists plan to disrupt Armistice DayFar-left group Youth Demand is planning 'highly coordinated, highly organized disruption on a nationwide level.' November 10, 2024
Anti-Israel ICC prosecutor investigated for sexual harassmentWhistleblower documents indicate that top ICC prosecutor 'sexually touched' a female aide during work trip. November 10, 2024
Trump calls on Biden to reach ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah – reportThe president-elect reportedly pressing the Biden administration to secure a ceasefire between Israel and the Hezbollah terror organization, after calling for an end to the war in Lebanon. November 10, 2024
US issues ‘sharp’ warning to Israel as arms embargo deadline nearsBiden administration's 30-day deadline for policy changes in Gaza nearing, raising fears among Israeli officials that the lame duck White House is ready to go 'all the way' with sanctions against Israel. November 10, 2024
White supremacist’s master plan to attack Nashville power grid goes darkText messages detailed in the complaint reveal Philippi allegedly told an undercover FBI agent in July that targeting 'high economic, high tax, political zones in every major metropolis' would cause maximum damage. November 10, 2024
Released female hostages share stories of survivalNoa Argamani’s story gained global attention when she was abducted alongside her boyfriend, Avinatan Or, during the October 7th Nova Festival. November 10, 2024
Watchdog drags State Department to court over Iran envoy scandalCASA has also targeted the National Archives with legal action, seeking documents from Malley’s time as special assistant to President Obama during the 2015 Iran nuclear deal negotiations. November 8, 2024
Man carrying weapons and protest manifesto against Gaza war tried to enter U.S. Capitol on Election DayOlson carried a manifesto and a letter to Congress, police said, adding, 'The letter was focused on the man’s opinions on the war in the Middle East.' November 8, 2024
On Election Day, Biden-Harris admin quietly waived terrorism sanctions on Palestinian government, docs showThe waiver enables the Palestinian government to duck American sanctions for another 180 days, at which point it will come up for renewal once Trump is in the White House. November 8, 2024
Pro-Hamas Bernie bro elected to Dearborn school boardHe finished second place in a crowded field running for two open seats on the school board, according to Wayne County election results. November 7, 2024
Spokeswoman explains what Trump meant by saying ‘Israel’s wars must end’Model-turned-Republican National Committee spokeswoman Elizabeth Pipko defends Trump's vow to 'stop wars,' saying the president-elect is committed to Israel 'winning decisively' against Hamas, Hezbollah. November 7, 2024
Freed Gaza hostage pens open letter to Donald Trump'Do everything to bring home the remaining hostages,' former Gaza captive Sapir Cohen, who met with Trump, writes in open letter to the new president-elect. November 7, 2024
Wall Street erupts as Trump wins 2nd termTrump’s historic comeback sparked enthusiasm in cryptocurrency markets as well, with Bitcoin touching a new all-time high above $73,000. November 7, 2024
Harris concedes presidential election in call to TrumpPresident Joe Biden also called Trump to congratulate him on his victory, inviting the president-elect to the White House to discuss the transition. November 7, 2024
Jewish groups applaud Trump, hope he will stay focused on Israel, fighting Jew-hatred'We congratulate President Donald J. Trump, Vice President-elect J.D. Vance and all the candidates who won last night,' stated Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO and national director of the Anti-Defamation League. November 6, 2024
Biden administration questions firing of Israeli defense minister – reportAmerican officials say the Biden administration is 'concerned' by Prime Minister Netanyahu's decision to replace his defense minister, speculating that the premier used the election as an opportunity to remove a figure considered more moderate by the White House. November 6, 2024
Josh Stein defeats former self-described ‘black Nazi’ to become first Jewish governor of North CarolinaThe Democratic attorney general handily beat the lieutenant governor who once called himself a 'black Nazi.' November 6, 2024
Harris won 79% of the Jewish vote, exit polling showsPresident-elect Donald Trump appears to have underperformed among Jewish voters according to initial exit polls, but made massive gains among other minority groups. November 6, 2024
Trump defeats Harris, Republicans retake US SenatePresident-elect Donald Trump wins key battleground states of Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, securing the 270 electoral votes needed to win the White House. November 6, 2024
Bernie Marcus, Home Depot founder who gave to Republicans and Israel, dies at 95Marcus helped propel Trump into the White House in 2016 by contributing $7 million and gave even more four years later to finance his failed reelection campaign. November 6, 2024
Bomb threats targeting polling places came from Russian email domains, FBI saysGeorgia, a crucial swing state, received more than 24 threats, most of which occurred in Atlanta’s Fulton County, Georgia’s most populated district. November 6, 2024
New poll shows majority of Dems blame Israel for Mideast conflictAmerican voters show strong support (55%) for economic sanctions against Iran, particularly targeting its support for Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza. November 6, 2024
Jewish Democrats elected governor in Delaware, North Carolina, Craig Goldman elected as third Jewish Republican member of the HouseA former public-school math teacher and small-business owner, Meyer is a staunch supporter of Israel, which he has visited three times. November 6, 2024
Israel’s future a key focus as Harris and Trump square off in historic electionWith a track record of unprecedented support, Donald Trump positions himself as Israel’s defender. November 5, 2024
Biden admin: Hamas unwilling to release even a handful of Israeli hostages for a ceasefireBiden administration blasts Hamas, says the terror group consistently refusing to release even a small number of Israeli captives in order to secure a ceasefire to provide relief to Gaza civilians. November 5, 2024
Joe Rogan endorses Donald TrumpPodcaster and comedian Joe Rogan publicly endorses former President Donald Trump on eve of presidential election during interview with billionaire Elon Musk. November 5, 2024
Harris will not say how she voted on California’s tough-on-crime propositionProposition 36 would increase penalties for individuals convicted of retail theft or drug crimes by reclassifying the offenses from misdemeanors to felonies. November 5, 2024
Russia behind plot to put incendiary devices on US and Canada-bound planes – WSJ'The group's goal was also to test the transfer channel for such parcels, which were ultimately to be sent to the United States of America and Canada.' November 4, 2024
More than 50 Orthodox rabbis endorse TrumpFor the first time ever, a former Chief Rabbi endorsed a US presidential candidate. November 4, 2024
Three-quarters of Israelis favor Trump over Harris on eve of electionOn the eve of the presidential election, new poll shows overwhelming majority of Israeli Jews say that a Trump victory would be better for Israel than a Harris win. November 4, 2024
‘Trump will protect American Jews and Israel,’ says RNC spokeswomanElizebeth Pipko says the Republican nominee will continue his first term’s 'unequivocal' support for the Jewish state. November 4, 2024
‘Breach of protocol’: WH press officials consulted Biden before improperly changing official transcript of his ‘garbage’ remarkThe stenographer's office supervisor called the release of the altered transcript 'a breach of protocol and spoliation of transcript integrity between the Stenography and Press Offices.' November 4, 2024
Trump speaks in battleground Pennsylvania, Harris makes Michigan pushHarris would need to win about 45 electoral votes in the seven swing states to win the White House, while Trump would need about 51. November 4, 2024
Iran ramps up efforts to disrupt US presidential electionsThe State Department continues to offer a $10 million reward for information about the cyber group’s malicious activities. November 3, 2024
UK’s Conservative Party elects new pro-Israel opposition leaderIsraeli Foreign Minister congratulates MP Kemi Badenoch for her victory in the Conservative leadership election, lauding her as a 'true friend of Israel.' November 3, 2024
Argentina’s Javier Milei selects Jewish ambassador to replace foreign minister he firedWerthein will lead a 'transformation in our country’s foreign policy,' according to a statement from Milei’s office. November 3, 2024
‘Free Palestine’ bomber torches hundreds of US election ballotsElection staff are now sorting through damaged ballots to identify affected voters for replacement ballots. October 31, 2024
French court nixes attempt to ban Israelis from defense exhibitionThe Euronaval organizers had heeded President Emanuel Macron's call for an arms embargo on Israel. October 31, 2024
Republicans call out Biden for calling Trump voters ‘garbage’U.S President Joe Biden said, 'The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters.' October 31, 2024
As Iran’s proxies target US troops, Biden-Harris admin privately claims no Iranians have launched drone attacks on Americans in past yearThree American soldiers were killed in January in a drone attack on a U.S. outpost in Jordan. October 30, 2024
Nikki Haley blasts Biden, Harris for funding UNRWA'Policy over personality' - Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, a frequent critic of Donald Trump, explains her endorsement of her former boss. October 30, 2024
Mandela’s pro-Hamas grandson rages after UK visa deniedMandla Mandela's presence in the UK would pose a threat to Jewish communities, society, says UK border ministry. October 30, 2024