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. Akiva Van Koningsveld Jan. 21, 2025
Trump administration 2.0 demands new rules of engagement We now have a historic opportunity to replace the failed Oslo paradigm with new solutions for the future of Judea and Samaria, that do not include the disastrous notion of a Palestinian state. Gilad Erdan Jan. 21, 2025
Both friends and foes should lower their expectations for Trump 2.0 All Americans should support their president when possible and oppose him when necessary. Each side may need to do that in the coming years. Jonathan S. Tobin Jan. 20, 2025
Judea and Samaria councils thank Trump in Times Square campaign A large delegation representing the Yesha Council has been invited to attend Trump's inauguration. Jan. 20, 2025
Poll: 21% of US voters support Hamas over Israel in conflict Some 25% of Democrats and 19% of Republicans favor Islamists over the Jewish state • And 82% back the ceasefire. Jan. 20, 2025
Bibi’s bind Israel needs to see the return of the hostages, especially the elderly and children. But Benjamin Netanyahu also wants to retain his new title as Winston Churchill reincarnate—a far more heroic legacy than being remembered for the national security debacle that was Oct. 7. Thane Rosenbaum Jan. 20, 2025
Trump: Hostage deal with Hamas a ‘first step toward lasting peace’ "Our incoming administration has achieved all of this in the Middle East in less than three months without being president," said the president-elect. Akiva Van Koningsveld Jan. 20, 2025
‘Israel’s biggest threat is its marginalization by international bodies’ Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of Israel's strongest allies, says Saudi Arabia and the UAE "want Hamas gone at least as much as you do." Ariel Kahana Jan. 20, 2025
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