Israel Congratulates New US Defense Sec’y Pete Hegseth

"The continuation of cooperation between our countries is vital to furthering our success and power across the globe."

NYPD Seeking Vandals Who Damaged Williamsburg Shuls, Jewish Owned cars

Security cameras on the street recorded one incident, showing an unidentified individual running between cars around 2 AM on Saturday and violently slashing the tires of multiple parked vehicles.

Oops, Arab Terror Group Removed from US Sanctions List

Was this Rosh Katan and/or Deep State taking a swipe at the president?

Trump Tells Jordan, Egypt to Take in Gaza Refugees

"Almost everything’s demolished, and people are dying there."

Trump Administration Ends Biden’s Ban on Bomb Deliveries to Israel

The White House has not yet released an official statement on the move, nor has the Israeli government.

Rubio Call with Egyptian Minister Suggests ‘Different Approach’ to Region

“The Trump team seems to be signaling a return to friendlier ties,” David May, of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, told JNS.

Riyadh to Invest $600b in US, per Official Saudi Media

Israel-Saudi normalization is “more closely tethered to the U.S.-Saudi economic and defense relationship than advancement in the Palestinian track,” said Dan Diker, of Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs.

Trump Is Yet to Release Ammunition Blocked by Biden

The partial US arms embargo on Israel led to 134 D9 bulldozers that Israel had already paid for awaiting State Department approval to be exported.

Trump: ‘It Would Be Nice’ to Solve Iran’s Threats without Israeli Attacks

Witkoff is replacing Brian Hook, who served as US Special Representative for Iran and Senior Policy Advisor to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

IDF Staying in South Lebanon Past the 60-Day Limit to Block Hezbollah’s Violations

IDF would not be able to fully withdraw from southern Lebanon at the end of the 60-day ceasefire period as initially planned.

Trump’s Appointee for Pentagon Middle East Adviser has Called for ‘Pressure’ on Israel

“We’re really there to counter Iran, and that’s really at the behest of the Israelis and the Saudis,” Michael DiMino said of the U.S. troop presence in Iraq and Syria.

Trump to Put Witkoff in Charge of Nuclear Talks with Tehran, Reports Say

A senior Republican congressional staffer accused presidential envoy Steve Witkoff of "lifting pressure on Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran."

Canary Mission Issues Report on Campus Antisemitism at Columbia University

The day after Trump entered the White House, Harvard University settled two ongoing Title VI lawsuits over campus antisemitism. The terms were not disclosed.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio Pledges Trump Administration’s ‘Steadfast Support’ for Israel

Interestingly, there was no mention of the conversation nor any readout from Netanyahu’s office.

Trump Redesignates Houthis as Foreign Terror Organization

The Biden Administration reversed the Trump-era designation of the Houthis as an FTO.

Report: Trump Demands IDF Withdrawal from South Lebanon on Sunday

Does Trump care? Better yet, does Trump respect an ally who begs his permission to control its border against terrorists?

Did Witkoff Just Push Détente with Hamas?

Pundit Mark Levin was aghast, tweeting: “Say what? Witkoff said it is good if the United States talks directly with Hamas?"

Trump on a Crusade Restoring Sanity to Government, Country

"My Administration will defend women’s rights and protect freedom of conscience by using clear and accurate language and policies that recognize women are biologically female, and men are biologically male."

Trump’s UN Envoy Elise Stefanik Says Israel has Biblical Rights to Judea and Samaria

Stefanik's statement about Israel’s rights to the Biblical lands came just hours after Trump had lifted US sanctions on Jewish settler groups and individuals accused of violence against “Palestinians.”

Trump ‘Fires’ World Central Kitchen Founder from Federal Council

World Central Kitchen fired 10% of its workforce in December 2024 after Israel discovered they had links to terrorist organizations.

Former Senator Marco Rubio Sworn in as Secretary of State

The new Secretary of State has a long and strong history of supporting the State of Israel.

Trump: ‘Not Confident’ Gaza Ceasefire Deal Will Last Through Final Phase

The president said Hamas terrorists ran the Strip "viciously and badly" and cannot be allowed to return to power.

Trump Expected to Lift Biden’s Ban on Bomb Shipments to Israel

Although the Biden Administration’s weapon freezes delayed Israel’s entry into Rafah, ultimately the strategy did not work.

Judea and Samaria Councils Thank Trump in Times Square Campaign

The messages to the incoming U.S. president include “Strong Allies,” “Make Great Friends” and “Blessings from the Biblical Heartland.”

Trump Annuls Biden’s Order that Enabled Hague Court’s Attacks on Israel

The House "Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act" passed by a vote of 243 to 140.

Trump Signs Order Expelling Pro-Hamas Foreign Students

“It is the policy of the United States to protect its citizens from aliens who intend to commit terrorist attacks ... espouse hateful ideology, or otherwise exploit the immigration laws for malevolent purposes.”

Trump Predicts Normalized Israeli-Saudi Ties ‘Soon’

Trump stated that he would not "push" Israel and Saudi Arabia toward normalization, but expressed confidence that diplomatic relations between the two countries would be established "soon."

Trump Removes Biden’s Sanctions against Judea and Samaria Jews

Trump's decision represents a significant reversal of a major policy enacted by the Biden administration.

Former CIA Analyst Admits Leaking Secret Info about Israeli Response to Iran

Asif William Rahman, 34, will be sentenced on May 15 and faces up to 10 years in prison.

Headlines

Latest News Stories


Recommended Today

Sponsored Posts


Printed from: https://www.jewishpress.com/news/us-news/israel-congratulates-new-us-defense-secy-pete-hegseth/2025/01/26/

Scan this QR code to visit this page online: