Washington D.C.
“We are going public with this statement so that our demand can be heard by the leaders in our city and beyond,” the rabbis stated.
The Israeli prime minister called U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to temporarily resettle Gazans while the coastal enclave is rebuilt as “the first fresh idea in years.”
The Israeli PM wrapped up a busy week meeting with senior administration officials, congressional and evangelical leaders, and Jewish students.
The delegation is to hold discussions on continuing the Gaza ceasefire • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff held a “positive and friendly” meeting in Washington, D.C.
Key topics of discussion will be the future of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and the strategies to counter the Iranian threat.
“Ian Epstein was full of life. He loved being a flight attendant because he truly enjoyed traveling and meeting new people,” the victim’s family stated.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families,” said the Israeli opposition leader.
While Netanyahu’s visit to the United States has not been finalized, the reported plans are for him to depart on Sunday.
Brother of slain hostage Omer Neutra tells JNS, “He’s a hero, and he deserves to be buried in the Land of Israel.”
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.
Victoria Coates told JNS of Israeli-Saudi normalization, “I bet dollars to doughnuts that President Trump will get that done.”
“Regrettably, the synagogue became aware of real and legitimate security concerns,” wrote Robert Satloff, executive director of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.
