Israel to ‘turn over’ Gaza to US, says Trump, but no US troops will be deployed White 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 plan Democratic 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 – report Along 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 finds She 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 outrage Israeli 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 ring Swedish 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 reacted The 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 money Here'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 bulldozers This 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 Netanyahu Trump 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 roster Though 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 recommendation The 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 dismissed Judge 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 US Tech 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 plans Trump 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 says A 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 immigrants Trump 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 violations The 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 China The 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-19 Colorado 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 agenda President 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 apologizes The 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 – report Both 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 deal Israel'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 respond A 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 University Numerous 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 Trump Departing 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 Blazers Avdija 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 Israel This 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 building When 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 DC President 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 primary Soon 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 Court Senate 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 official Tulsi 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 condoms Trump 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 country Visa 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 missions The mounting evidence of Patel’s alleged misconduct has galvanized opposition to his nomination hearing this Thursday. January 28, 2025
Iranian FM calls to ‘expel Israelis to Greenland,’ warns against ‘crazy’ attack on Iran’s nuclear program Iran's foreign minister denounces Donald Trump's proposal to relocate 1.5 million Gazans, mockingly calls for deportation of Israeli Jews to Greenland, while warning of a 'very bad disaster' if US or Israel attack Iran's nuclear program. January 28, 2025
Trump uses Holocaust Remembrance Day statement to celebrate establishment of Israel In statement marking 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, Trump calls for 'end to antisemitism,' while celebrating the 're-founding' of the Jewish national home in Israel. January 28, 2025
Washington Post cites sanctioned terror financier in sympathetic piece The U.S. Department of Treasury slapped sanctions on Samidoun just months ago for providing material support to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, a terrorist organization that participated in Hamas's Oct. 7 terror attack. January 28, 2025
Trump pushes Gazan relocation plan in call with Egyptian president 'I'd like to get Gazans living somewhere they can live without disruption,' Trump says, doubling down on call for Egypt and Jordan to take in Gazan refugees. January 28, 2025
Israeli president accuses UN of ‘moral bankruptcy’ during Holocaust Memorial Day address Speaking before the United Nations General Assembly, Israel's president castigates the UN, claiming the body has become 'weaponized' by terrorists and demonstrating 'moral bankruptcy' after October 7th. January 28, 2025
‘An insult’ – Holocaust museum chairman blasts Elon Musk’s address to German nationalists Dani Dayan, chairman of the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem and a former Israeli diplomat, blasts pro-Trump billionaire over video address to German nationalist party calling for rejection of war guilt, restoration of German national pride. January 27, 2025
Colombia backs down on deportation flights after Trump threatens steep tariffs Within an hour, Gustavo Petro arranged to have his presidential plane pick up the migrants. January 27, 2025
‘Electronic Intifada’ co-founder arrested in Switzerland Zurich Canton Councilor Mario Fehr told the Swiss newspaper, 'We do not want an Islamist Jew-hater who calls for violence in Switzerland.' January 26, 2025
Elon Musk lauds ‘German pride,’ rejects Holocaust guilt in address to German nationalist party Days before Holocaust Remembrance Day, billionaire mogul Elon Musk says Germans must embrace 'German pride' and 'move beyond past guilt,' in address to nationalist AfD party. January 26, 2025
Trump halts nearly all foreign aid President Donald Trump imposes near-total ban on foreign aid - with the exception of military aid to Egypt and Israel. January 26, 2025
Trump announces lifting of arms limitations on Israel President Trump says weapons ordered by IDF but blocked by Biden administration will now be transferred to Israel, marking end to partial arms embargo imposed during Gaza war. January 26, 2025
Rabbi’s letter fetches $700,000 at auction The letter was discovered within a remarkable volume containing hundreds of manuscripts and signatures from prominent 18th-century Moroccan Torah scholars. January 26, 2025
