'Qatar's classic game: support the Islamist terrorists and then present itself as a mediator, liaison, and even peacemaker – the arsonist playing firefighter.'
In addition to revoking the order regarding residents of Judea and Samaria, Trump also canceled Executive Order 14022 from April 1, 2021, in which Biden ended the 'national emergency' with respect to the International Criminal Court.
On first day as US president, Trump canceled sanctions on Israeli 'settlers,' paused aid to UNRWA, authorized deportation of terror supporters, lifted restrictions on arms sales to Israel, and reinstated sanctions on ICC.
The order signed by the US president fully restores tough American sanctions on the Yemen-based terror group that the Biden administration lifted in 2021.
Netanyahu stressed that Israel had retained 'significant assets' to be used to return all remaining hostages from Gaza, as well as to accomplish all of the Jewish state’s war goals.
The first stage will reportedly see the release of 33 hostages, including all women, children and men over 50. Talks on the second phase will begin 16 days after the implementation.
In response to a question about a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza, President-elect Trump vowed that Hamas would face severe consequences for holding innocent people hostage.
'We have no interest in a conflict with Syria. We will determine Israeli policy regarding Syria according to the reality on the ground,' prime minister says.
Appearing on NBC’s Meet the Press, President-elect Donald Trump emphasized that the war in Gaza must come to an end—but only with a decisive Israeli victory.
President Trump’s warning comes after the announcement that Captain Omer Maxim Neutra, a US-born lone soldier, fell on October 7, and his body is being held in Gaza.
'A great choice,' wrote former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman of congresswoman who has been at the forefront of efforts to investigate US universities for failing to protect Jews on campus.
The Iranian rial traded at 703,000 to the dollar, signaling Iranian fears that Trump could punish Iran with harsh sanctions over its yearlong war on Israel.
Marcus is survived by his wife and stepson; his children from his first marriage; and grandchildren, for whom he said his 2022 book, 'Kick Up Some Dust: Lessons on Thinking Big, Giving Back, and Doing It Yourself,' was intended.
Rabbi Yoel Schonfeld, president of the Coalition for Jewish Values, which represents more than 2,500 traditional, Orthodox rabbis, congratulated Trump.
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro credited Donald Trump’s election victory to an unconventional source: a visit to the grave of the Chabad Rebbe, a revered figure in Hasidic Judaism.
'Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America.'
Both major candidates have pledged to prioritize the safe return of these Americans, spotlighting the urgency of hostage recovery in the broader Israel-Hamas conflict.