Biden takes credit for ceasefire, thanks team for months of work The president thanked his team and especially envoy Brett McGurk, the lead U.S. negotiator on the Israel-Hamas deal. JNS Staff Jan. 19, 2025
Trump lauds imminent release of ‘wonderful’ female hostages The president-elect has warned that the truce with Hamas “better hold,” or “all hell will break out.” Jan. 19, 2025
US partially lifts arms embargo on Israel Strategic military equipment worth millions cleared for shipment. Yehuda Shlezinger Jan. 19, 2025
The art of deal depends on who is in the White House Donald Trump may be the difference maker, but it’s too early to tell if the hostage deal will succeed. Eric Levine Jan. 17, 2025
‘Did my best to serve my country and my people,’ outgoing Israeli envoy in Washington tells JNS Michael Herzog, the Israeli envoy who largely operated behind the scenes, was praised as a “supremely efficient” ambassador admired on both sides of the aisle. Mike Wagenheim Jan. 17, 2025
‘Not going to second guess Bibi’s support for deal,’ Lindsey Graham says The South Carolina Republican added that “Israel has the right under this deal, as I understand it, to go back in if they need to.” Mike Wagenheim Jan. 17, 2025
Biden: Israel must accommodate Palestinians’ ‘legitimate concerns’ The Jewish state has to "accommodate the Palestinian question" to "sustain itself for the long term,” the U.S. president said. JNS Staff Jan. 17, 2025
The pathetic finish to Joe Biden’s failed presidency His legacy isn’t just weakness, failure and unchecked antisemitism. The visibly diminished president became America’s forgotten man even before he left the White House. Jonathan S. Tobin Jan. 16, 2025
US working to resolve issues with Hamas deal, Kirby says The White House remains confident that the ceasefire can still be implemented on Sunday. Jan. 16, 2025
