Pentagon officially accepts gift of Air Force One from Qatar A Defense Department spokesman discusses how it can be quickly upgraded to serve as the president's new Air Force One plane. May 21, 2025
Highly enriched uranium stand-off may scuttle new Iran deal Despite Witkoff’s assurance that no deal can allow Iran to continue enriching uranium, former Trump administration officials and nonproliferation experts worry that the president could be swayed into conceding the issue. May 21, 2025
Strong majority of Americans continue to back Israel, new poll finds 54 percent of Americans support US President Donald Trump’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war. May 21, 2025
Pope Leo laments ‘painful’ Gaza situation, calls for more aid The newly inaugurated Pope Leo XIV calls for an end to the Gaza war, calling the situation in the Strip 'worrying and painful.' May 21, 2025
UN quietly walks back claim that 14,000 Gazan babies on verge of starving to death After senior official claims publicly that 14,000 babies in Gaza are days away from starving to death, the United Nations quietly acknowledges their own sources do not support that claim. May 21, 2025
BDS movement ruled unconstitutional in Germany Previous attempts at banning the group calling for Israel’s abolishment were unsuccessful. May 21, 2025
‘It could be 12 to 18 months’: Former White House doctor says Biden’s cancer prognosis is grim The former doctor placed blame squarely on the shoulders of Dr. Kevin O’Connor, Biden’s longtime physician and a family friend. May 21, 2025
Trump announces ‘Golden Dome’ defense system will be ‘more advanced than Israel’s’ President Donald Trump announces program to develop missile defense network, mirroring Israel's Iron Dome, dubbed the Golden Dome, which he claims will be even more advanced that Israel's groundbreaking system. May 21, 2025
Israel readying to strike Iran’s nuclear sites, says US Intel U.S. intelligence flags increased chances of Israeli action as Tehran’s nuclear negotiations hang in the balance. May 21, 2025
US impatient with Israel: ‘Everyone is pursuing a hostage deal except them’ US officials said that many countries are pushing for an agreement and alleged that Israel is dragging its feet. May 20, 2025
London sanctions seven Israeli citizens, entities over alleged Judea and Samaria violence Lammy’s office said he was also set to announce to parliament a freeze on negotiations geared towards signing a new free trade agreement with Israel. May 20, 2025
Despite Israel allowing aid to Gaza, British PM calls IDF campaign ‘horriifc’ UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls Israel's expanded ground campaign in Gaza intolerable, demands immediate end to the war and massive increase in the flow of humanitarian aid. May 20, 2025
France ‘determined’ to recognize Palestinian state, warns Israel it faces EU sanctions France's Foreign Minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, says resumption of aid transfers to Gaza are not enough to prevent France from backing Dutch bid to suspend EU trade agreement with Israel. May 20, 2025
CAIR leader who serves on civil rights panel cheers Biden’s cancer, says Trump’s ‘time will come’ Billoo’s remarks could put pressure on Governor Gavin Newsom, whose office appoints members to the California Civil Liberties Program, which provides 'insight and expertise in ongoing civil liberties and civil rights issues.' May 20, 2025
Trump says Putin call went well, Russia agrees to immediate Ukraine peace talks Putin called the call 'informative and useful' and said Moscow is ready to draft a memorandum with Ukraine outlining the path toward formal peace talks. May 20, 2025
Danish man charged with terror plot involving drones for Hamas Authorities believe the man is a leading member of a banned Danish gang and maintains ties to the Hamas terrorist organization. May 20, 2025
Macron’s Israeli adviser leading drive for Palestinian state The conferences have a single objective—promoting the establishment of a Palestinian state without depending on a diplomatic process with Israel. May 20, 2025
Israel defiant as allies threaten sanctions over ‘egregious’ Gaza op Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected pressure from the UK, France, and Canada, insisting Israel will fight until Hamas is defeated. May 20, 2025
‘Trump wants Gaza war to end,’ says White House White House says President Trump pushing for end to the war in Gaza and return of remaining hostages, as Netanyahu takes conciliatory steps to avoid spat with the US. May 20, 2025
Owner of Trump’s Qatari Air Force One linked to Bob Menendez corruption scandal Despite Trump’s willingness to accept a plane from HBJ, he has previously considered taking action against the former prime minister. May 19, 2025
German detained after attacking US Embassy building in Tel Aviv According to Israel’s Arutz 7, the suspect said during questioning that he committed the alleged attack out of anger at the American government. May 19, 2025
‘Never again must be a promise’: South Korea opens its first Holocaust museum The institution aims to educate the Korean public on the realities of genocide and the importance of standing against extremism and historical denial. May 19, 2025
UN accuses Israel of ‘collective punishment,’ demands immediate end to Gaza war Guterres calls for immediate, permanent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, accusing Israel of collective punishment against Palestinians and construction of ‘illegal’ settlements in Judea, Samaria. May 19, 2025
Report: Vance cancelled Israel trip to distance US from IDF Gaza op Vice President JD Vance was reportedly scheduled to visit Israel following Trump's Middle East tour but cancelled abruptly after Israel launched expanded its Gaza offensive. May 19, 2025
Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer President Donald Trump, a longtime political opponent, posted on social media that he was saddened by the news and 'we wish Joe a fast and successful recovery.' May 19, 2025
Netherlands bashes war in Gaza while quietly buying Israeli weapons The Netherlands wants to 'open for discussion' whether Israel is adhering to its Association Agreement with the EU. May 19, 2025
Witkoff on nuclear deal: ‘US can’t allow Iran even 1% uranium enrichment’ Iranian FM Araghchi: 'Unrealistic expectations halt negotiations; uranium enrichment in Iran is not something that can be stopped.' May 18, 2025
Northwestern lobbying expenses skyrocket while facing scrutiny over campus antisemitism Northwestern spent $517,000 in the third quarter alone—greater than the annual totals for every year since 2020. May 18, 2025
Mark Levin slams ‘shmuck’ Tucker Carlson for sneaky antisemitism Levin's latest engagement on the ideological front lines in the internecine MAGA split is with none other than Tucker, who’s also got allies in the White House. May 18, 2025
Trump: I’m not ‘frustrated’ with Netanyahu, he’s ‘right to be angry’ Trump rejects reports he is increasingly frustrated with Israel's prime minister, saying he is 'an angry man and should be,' and telling viewers to remember what happened on October 7, 2023. May 18, 2025
ICC prosecutor who sought to arrest Netanyahu takes leave amid sexual assault charges The accuser has said that 'Khan invoked the court's investigation of Israel's war conduct to get her to disavow her allegations,' according to the Wall Street Journal. May 17, 2025
Rubio backs Syria-Israel thaw in rare diplomatic talks The meeting follows President Donald Trump’s announcement of plans to lift U.S. sanctions on Syria. May 16, 2025
How should the Americans hasten the fall of the Iranian regime? They must tighten the economic screws. They must not lift sanctions, but double down on sanctions. May 16, 2025
Over 200 Republican lawmakers urge Trump to ‘dismantle’ Iran’s nuclear program amid negotiations In a letter signed by 177 members of the House and 52 members of the Senate, the Republicans argued that the White House must avoid any agreement resembling the 2015 nuclear deal brokered by the administration of former President Barack Obama. May 16, 2025
Iranians vent fury at regime after Trump highlights Saudi success Trump speaking in Saudi Arabia: 'Iran’s decades of neglect and mismanagement have left the country plagued by rolling blackouts lasting for hours a day. … While your skill has turned dry deserts into fertile farmland, Iran’s leaders have managed to turn green farmland into dry deserts.' May 16, 2025
Trump admin targets Iranian nuclear scientists Their work consisted of critical research into "nuclear explosive devices" and advanced 'missiles capable of delivering such weapons,' the State Department said. May 16, 2025
After $42 billion defense deal, Trump says ‘no one is going to break’ his relationship with Qatar During his ongoing trip to the Middle East, Trump sparked controversy when he accepted a $400 million luxury aircraft from Qatar to be used as the New Air Force One. May 15, 2025
German dignitaries pay last respects to Holocaust survivor, 103, who returned to live in Germany Friedländer, who died on May 9 at the age of 103, survived the Theresienstadt concentration camp and was active in education and campaigning until two days before her death. May 15, 2025
US targets Iran-backed Hezbollah with new sanctions The latest sanctions come as President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States was getting very close to securing a nuclear deal with Iran, and Tehran had 'sort of' agreed to the terms. May 15, 2025
WATCH: Trump greeted in UAE by traditional hair-waving dance When US President Donald Trump arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, he was greeted with the traditional Al-Ayyala performance. May 15, 2025
Anti-Israel UN official accepted money from pro-Hamas NGOs Francesca Albanese, who blamed Israel for the October 7th massacres, took $20,000 from pro-Hamas organizations, a watchdog group reveals. May 15, 2025
Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, arrested during anti-Israel protest at US Senate Seven people arrested during a protest inside a Senate committee hearing, as anti-Israel activists interrupted testimony by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. May 15, 2025
Netanyahu accuses Macron of ‘standing with Hamas’ French President and Israeli Prime Minister trade condemnations over Israel's continuing siege on the Gaza Strip, which Macron dubbed 'shameful' and 'unacceptable.' May 15, 2025
Spanish PM sparks outrage by calling Israel ‘genocidal state’ Israel summons Spanish ambassador to a dressing down after Spain's prime minister calls Israel a "genocidal state," claims trade with Israel has been ended. May 15, 2025
Trump says Gulf deals are ‘good for Israel’ On Tuesday, the White House announced a $142 billion defense deal with Saudi Arabia. May 14, 2025
Iranian dissidents abroad on American negotiations with Iran Iranians in exile have expressed their apprehensions over these negotiations, and given their advice on how best to deal with the Iranian regime. May 14, 2025
US judge orders anti-Israel nonprofit American Muslims for Palestine to reveal funding sources A lawsuit in Illinois is arguing that AMP is a resurrection of the former organization, Islamic Association for Palestine (IAP), which a judge found liable for $156 million due to its support for Hamas. May 14, 2025
For the first time since Henry VIII created the role, a Jew will helm Hebrew studies at Cambridge Koller hopes that introducing students to these writings will open them up to new angles of studying cultural and intellectual history across the world. May 14, 2025
Closed-door meetings involving Hamas, Qatar and the US secured Edan Alexander’s release – report Israel learned about discussions for Alexander's release through intercepted communications and intelligence, not from the White House directly. May 13, 2025
University of California newspaper names Students for Justice in Palestine ‘best’ campus group In 2024, UC Davis’s student government (ASUSD) passed legislation adopting the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement and falsely accusing Israel of genocide. May 13, 2025
UK High Court hears challenge to British government’s role arming Israel They argue that the United Kingdom shouldn't continue to export parts through what they call a 'deliberate loophole,' given the government's own assessment of Israel’s compliance with international humanitarian law. May 13, 2025
US signs $142 billion defense sales agreement with Saudis, largest in history Trump announced Saudi Arabia's $600-billion commitment to invest in the United States in the areas of energy, security and defense, technology, and minerals. May 13, 2025
Argentine Supreme Court discovers over 80 boxes of forgotten Nazi documents The Supreme Court said the review is to discern 'whether the material contains crucial information about the Holocaust and whether the clues found can shed light on still-unknown aspects, such as the global Nazi money trail.' May 13, 2025
Edan Alexander speaks with Trump, turns down meeting in Qatar Dual US-Israeli citizen Edan Alexander, who was freed from captivity Monday, meets with Steve Witkoff and speaks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump, but turns down meeting with Trump in Qatar. May 13, 2025
Released hostage Edan Alexander may meet with Trump in Qatar Hamas's decision to free Alexander is a goodwill gesture to the US and Donald Trump ahead of his Mideast trip. May 12, 2025
Ben & Jerry’s cofounder accuses Israel of ‘slaughtering’ Gazans in ‘genocide’ Vermont businessman and progressive donor Ben Cohen appears on Tucker Carlson’s podcast to accuse US of enabling Israel to commit genocide in Gaza in pursuit of biblical Greater Israel. May 12, 2025
Trump confirms Qatar to give him new luxury Air Force One jet Democrats blast Trump over plans to use gifted Qatari luxury jumbo jet as the new Air Force One, while the president defends the move as a free alternative to aging fleet of presidential jets. May 12, 2025
‘Preposterous’ – US envoy denies rift between Trump, Netanyahu Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, calls reports of souring relationship between the president and Israel's prime minister "fake news." May 12, 2025
Zelensky hopes for ceasefire with Russia, challenges Putin to meet him in Turkey ‘personally’ Zelenskyy in his nightly video address on Sunday said he still expected a ceasefire to take hold on Monday, and that he was still waiting for a 'clear answer' from Russia about it. May 12, 2025
Republicans move to punish UN for recognizing ‘Palestine’ The new bill has attracted significant support within Republican ranks, with 19 Senate co-sponsors including Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.). May 12, 2025
