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
Trump to sign executive order aimed at slashing drug prices by up to 80% The executive order will focus on several key reforms, including streamlining the process for states, pharmacies, and wholesalers to import lower-cost medications from countries like Canada. May 12, 2025
Israel is bombing Gaza to create tourist paradise: ex-EU official Ex-European Commission vice-president Josep Borrell likens Israel’s actions in Gaza to Nazi extermination campaigns against Jews. May 12, 2025
Netanyahu denies reports of rift between US and Israel The Trump administration is talking directly to Hamas regarding ending the war in Gaza and bringing in more humanitarian aid, a senior Palestinian official told Reuters. May 11, 2025
US talking directly to Hamas about ceasefire, aid to Gaza Trump has indicated he is opposed to Israel’s plans for an expanded ground operation in the Gaza Strip. May 11, 2025
Trump opposes Israel’s new Gaza operation – report Six sources back claims of growing rift between Trump and Netanyahu. May 11, 2025
Pope Leo XIV uses first Sunday sermon to call for Gaza ceasefire The new pope used his first Sunday sermon since becoming the top Catholic cleric to call for the immediate release of the remaining 59 hostages and a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. May 11, 2025
Shoah survivor Margot Friedländer, 103, dies in Berlin Two days before her death, the Holocaust survivor attended a ceremony in Berlin’s city hall, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. May 11, 2025
Anti-Israel Turkish student who faced deportation released from detention With the help of the ACLU, Turkish doctoral student Rumeysa Ozturk released from ICE detention facility after judge blocked Trump administration's attempt to deport her over alleged support for Hamas. May 11, 2025
Abbas meets with Putin in Russia, accuses Israel of ‘war of extermination’ He repeated the Hamas lines that Israel was carrying out a “war of extermination” and should immediately allow aid in and withdraw fully from Gaza. May 11, 2025
ICC prosecutor raped female lawyer before issuing Israeli warrants: WSJ A Malaysian lawyer accuses ICC’s Karim Khan of multiple sexual assaults, including rape. May 11, 2025
‘Fake News’ – US ambassador denies reports that Trump poised to recognize Palestinan state Huckabee pushes back on reports that Trump is poised to announce US recognition of Palestinian statehood during his trip to Saudi Arabia and claims of a feud between the two leaders. May 11, 2025
Federal security grants to synagogues are resuming after two-month Trump freeze Congress provided $274.5 million for the program in 2025. May 10, 2025
11% of anti-Israel protestors arrested at Columbia are transgender The disproportionate numbers come amid growing awareness of transgender-inspired violence, which has in recent years included shootings. May 10, 2025
Trump on the verge of recognizing ‘State of Palestine,’ says Saudi diplomat 'If it occurs, will be an important declaration that will change the balance of power in the Middle East, and more countries will join the Abraham Accords.' May 10, 2025
US Senator: No security deal with Saudi Arabia unless it normalizes ties with Israel US President Donald Trump has compromised on an earlier demand that the Saudis normalize relations with Israel as a condition for civil nuclear cooperation talks between the US and Saudi Arabia. May 9, 2025
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth cancels trip to Israel – why? No reason was given for the cancellation, although the news coincides with reports that the US is pressuring Israel to strike a deal with Hamas before US President Donald Trump's Middle East visit. May 9, 2025
White House source: US pressuring Israel to make deal with Hamas before Trump’s Mideast visit Israel's Channel 12 news suggests that Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff is the anonymous source, although his office denies it. May 9, 2025
US Sens. Tom Cotton, Lindsey Graham unveil new resolution demanding Iran ‘dismantle’ nuclear program Graham warned that if Iran ever acquired a nuclear weapon, the Sunni Arab countries of the Middle East would then attempt to obtain one themselves, sparking 'a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.' May 9, 2025
Gavin Newsom awards antiterrorism grant to mosque linked to 9/11 hijackers, pro-Hamas cleric Governor Newsom awarded the grant as California faces a steep budget shortfall, with state leaders acknowledging in a press release that the antiterrorism program comes amid 'significant budget challenges.' May 9, 2025
Indian operation eliminates Pakistani terrorist involved in beheading of Jewish journalist Daniel Pearl Before his execution, Daniel Pearl famously declared in the video, 'My father's Jewish, my mother's Jewish, I'm Jewish. My family follows Judaism.' May 8, 2025
Trump drops demand for Saudi normalization with Israel The Trump Administration's nixing of the previous demand that Saudi Arabia recognize Israel is regarded as a major concession. May 8, 2025
Satellite images expose Iran’s hidden nuclear weapons site The facility disguised as a chemical production company is in a compound covering 2,500 acres. May 8, 2025
Pope Francis gifted a ‘popemobile’ to Gazans The popemobile is 'a message that the world has not forgotten about the children in Gaza,' Secretary-General of Caritas Sweden Peter Brune said. May 8, 2025
‘Squad’ Rep. Tlaib campaigns for fellow BDS supporter in NYC mayor race Tlaib and Mamdani share similar progressive political views, particularly their opposition to Israel and support for the BDS movement against the Jewish state. May 8, 2025
80 anti-Israel activists arrested at Columbia U., Rubio vows to deport foreign protesters Pro-Hamas demonstrators takeover Columbia University library – but are confronted by university security staff and detained before being handed over to police, as Trump administration vows to nix visas for any foreign nationals arrested in the protest. May 8, 2025
Biden’s floating pier off Gaza coast officially labeled a dud A Defense Department report revealed a serious lack of training and other gaps led to $31 million in damaged American equipment, injuries, and one death. May 8, 2025
After ‘Gulf of America’ rebrand, Trump sets sights on renaming Persian Gulf Critics point out that while Trump can dictate terminology for U.S. government purposes, he can’t force the rest of the world to follow suit. May 8, 2025
UK still supplying IDF despite official embargo – report Pro-Palestinian groups used Israeli tax authority import data for their analysis. May 8, 2025
Trump: Iran must surrender nuke program or ‘get bombed’ Trump says Iran's nuclear centrifuges will either be 'blown up nicely' or the US will 'blow them up viciously,' as talks with Iran continue. May 8, 2025
Iranians arrested in UK terror plot targeted Israeli embassy Eight Iranian men arrested in UK counterterror operation had reportedly planned to attack the Israeli embassy in London, as Iran denies involvement. May 8, 2025
Gazan poet who denied Israeli captives are hostages wins Pulitzer Prize Honest Reporting say Abu Toha 'specifically disparaged female Israeli hostages, questioned their hostage status and implicitly justified their abduction.' May 7, 2025
‘Total backfire’: CNN mocked for interviewing drug cartel member who claims to ‘respect’ Trump The interview quickly went viral, drawing mockery from social media users who accused CNN of trying to smear the Trump administration and spin sympathy for a violent criminal. May 7, 2025
