US Senator: No security deal with Saudi Arabia unless it normalizes ties with IsraelUS President Donald Trump has compromised on an earlier demand that the Saudis normalize relations with Israel as a condition for civil nuclear cooperation talks between the US and Saudi Arabia. May 9, 2025
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth cancels trip to Israel – why?No reason was given for the cancellation, although the news coincides with reports that the US is pressuring Israel to strike a deal with Hamas before US President Donald Trump's Middle East visit. May 9, 2025
White House source: US pressuring Israel to make deal with Hamas before Trump’s Mideast visitIsrael's Channel 12 news suggests that Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff is the anonymous source, although his office denies it. May 9, 2025
US Sens. Tom Cotton, Lindsey Graham unveil new resolution demanding Iran ‘dismantle’ nuclear programGraham warned that if Iran ever acquired a nuclear weapon, the Sunni Arab countries of the Middle East would then attempt to obtain one themselves, sparking 'a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.' May 9, 2025
Gavin Newsom awards antiterrorism grant to mosque linked to 9/11 hijackers, pro-Hamas clericGovernor Newsom awarded the grant as California faces a steep budget shortfall, with state leaders acknowledging in a press release that the antiterrorism program comes amid 'significant budget challenges.' May 9, 2025
Indian operation eliminates Pakistani terrorist involved in beheading of Jewish journalist Daniel PearlBefore his execution, Daniel Pearl famously declared in the video, 'My father's Jewish, my mother's Jewish, I'm Jewish. My family follows Judaism.' May 8, 2025
Trump drops demand for Saudi normalization with IsraelThe Trump Administration's nixing of the previous demand that Saudi Arabia recognize Israel is regarded as a major concession. May 8, 2025
Satellite images expose Iran’s hidden nuclear weapons siteThe facility disguised as a chemical production company is in a compound covering 2,500 acres. May 8, 2025
Pope Francis gifted a ‘popemobile’ to GazansThe popemobile is 'a message that the world has not forgotten about the children in Gaza,' Secretary-General of Caritas Sweden Peter Brune said. May 8, 2025
‘Squad’ Rep. Tlaib campaigns for fellow BDS supporter in NYC mayor raceTlaib and Mamdani share similar progressive political views, particularly their opposition to Israel and support for the BDS movement against the Jewish state. May 8, 2025
80 anti-Israel activists arrested at Columbia U., Rubio vows to deport foreign protestersPro-Hamas demonstrators takeover Columbia University library – but are confronted by university security staff and detained before being handed over to police, as Trump administration vows to nix visas for any foreign nationals arrested in the protest. May 8, 2025
Biden’s floating pier off Gaza coast officially labeled a dudA Defense Department report revealed a serious lack of training and other gaps led to $31 million in damaged American equipment, injuries, and one death. May 8, 2025
After ‘Gulf of America’ rebrand, Trump sets sights on renaming Persian GulfCritics point out that while Trump can dictate terminology for U.S. government purposes, he can’t force the rest of the world to follow suit. May 8, 2025
UK still supplying IDF despite official embargo – reportPro-Palestinian groups used Israeli tax authority import data for their analysis. May 8, 2025
Trump: Iran must surrender nuke program or ‘get bombed’Trump says Iran's nuclear centrifuges will either be 'blown up nicely' or the US will 'blow them up viciously,' as talks with Iran continue. May 8, 2025
Iranians arrested in UK terror plot targeted Israeli embassyEight Iranian men arrested in UK counterterror operation had reportedly planned to attack the Israeli embassy in London, as Iran denies involvement. May 8, 2025
Gazan poet who denied Israeli captives are hostages wins Pulitzer PrizeHonest Reporting say Abu Toha 'specifically disparaged female Israeli hostages, questioned their hostage status and implicitly justified their abduction.' May 7, 2025
‘Total backfire’: CNN mocked for interviewing drug cartel member who claims to ‘respect’ TrumpThe interview quickly went viral, drawing mockery from social media users who accused CNN of trying to smear the Trump administration and spin sympathy for a violent criminal. May 7, 2025
38% of American Jews believe in life after death, study findsIn the United States, 42% of Jews said they used candles religiously, a number that rose to 53% in Israel. May 7, 2025
RFK Jr. reveals Jordan abandoned pledge to treat sick Gazan childrenUN medical officials estimate that over 25,000 Gazans require treatment abroad, including approximately 980 children with cancer. May 7, 2025
Israeli hostages’ lawsuit against news outlet that paid Hamas terrorist will head to trial, judge rulesJudge Tiffany M. Cartwright said the news outlet’s arguments were 'unpersuasive' and ruled that the plaintiffs’ case is strong enough to move to the trial and discovery process. May 7, 2025
U of Chicago professor cancels midterm, pushes students to join anti-Trump protest insteadA spokesman for the University of Chicago, Gerald McSwiggan, similarly said Amit's actions were 'not appropriate,' but he didn't indicate if the professor would face any disciplinary action. May 7, 2025
Columbia U. lays off 180 staff after government cuts aidSome $400 million in federal grants was withdrawn over the alleged mishandling of antisemitism on campus. May 7, 2025
Rubio to close liaison office to Palestinian AuthorityThe US State Department announces plans to close the Office of Palestinian Affairs, established by the Biden administration as a scaled-down consulate to the PA in Jerusalem. May 7, 2025
Trump teases about a ‘very, very big announcement’ ahead of his Middle East tripEarlier in the meeting, Trump made another big announcement. May 6, 2025
Netanyahu shocked? Israel left in the dark before Trump announcement of US truce with Houthi terroristsTrump declared that strikes on Houthi targets would stop after they reportedly agreed not to interfere with shipping routes. May 6, 2025
Trump asks Muslim leaders ‘do you want to die?’ and ‘what about the 38 virgins?’Trump was trying to determine whether they were moderates or jihadists—an entirely reasonable approach. May 6, 2025
Next round of Iran-US nuclear talks likely to be in Oman on weekendInitially scheduled for May 3 in Rome, the fourth round of negotiations was postponed with mediator Oman citing 'logistical reasons.' May 6, 2025
Dutch police arrest anti-Israel protesters at World War II anniversary eventThey held signs reading 'Not then, not now, never again' and 'Don’t give hate power.' May 6, 2025
Trump claims Gazans are ‘starving,’ blames Hamas theftPresident Donald Trump tells reporters Gazans are suffering from starvation – contradicting claims by Israel – and vows to help secure humanitarian aid to Gaza civilians. May 6, 2025
‘Disastrous mismanagement’ – Trump admin ends Harvard fundingThe Trump administration has cut off new federal research grants to Harvard, citing the university’s refusal to adopt merit-based reforms and its numerous antisemitism scandals. May 6, 2025
Former US vice president warns Trump not to veer off ‘conservative agenda’Pence credited Trump with 'restoring morale and recruitment in our military and taking the fight to the Houthis.' May 5, 2025
Trump orders reopening of infamous Alcatraz PrisonPerched on a rocky outcrop in San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz was originally a naval defense fort that was rebuilt in the early 20th century as a military prison. May 5, 2025
Columbia med students condemn university after classmate who stormed library returns to campusWimer’s return to campus marks a relatively light suspension given acting Columbia president Claire Shipman’s promise to enforce the university’s new policies. May 5, 2025
Crippled Gaza aid ship may have been cover for Iranian arms smuggling to LebanonAnother theory under investigation is that the activists were attempting to bring weapons, not aid, to Hamas. May 5, 2025
Trump wants ‘total dismantlement’ of Iran nukes, open to civilian nuclear energy program'Civilian energy, it's called. But you know, civilian energy often leads to military wars.' May 4, 2025
US lawmakers grill Ireland ambassador nominee on IsraelNominee Edward Walsh agreed that Ireland’s lack of support for Israel represents a 'big issue and a big concern.' May 4, 2025
US defense secretary to visit Israel next week – reportSecretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reportedly planning to make his first visit to Israel since taking office next week, ahead of Trump's Middle East tour. May 4, 2025
Foreign airlines cancel Israel flights after missile strike near airport, Houthi warningsYemeni terrorists claim responsibility for Sunday's attack on Israel's largest airport, warn foreign carriers that Ben Gurion Airport is no longer safe. May 4, 2025
Four pro-Hamas candidates win county seats in UKThree ran as independents and one was a Greens Party candidate. May 4, 2025
Stephen Miller eyed for national security adviser role amid Trump administration shakeupIn the interim, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been tasked with handling Waltz’s duties, though sources close to him say he’s already stretched thin managing the State Department. May 4, 2025
‘You should f— off,’ Ilhan Omar snaps at reporter questioning Democrats’ trips to El SalvadorTrump's administration deported Abrego Garcia to a Salvadoran prison as part of its nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration and gang violence. May 4, 2025
Trump creates scandal by posting image of himself as popeThe post follows the president's statements on the White House lawn, apparently in jest, that he could envision himself as the next Pope. May 4, 2025
Trump dismissed Mike Waltz as security adviser over secret meetings with Netanyahu – reportAn additional issue that might have prompted Waltz's dismissal firing was his inclusion of a journalist in a Signal messaging group that discussed military actions in Yemen. May 3, 2025
Netanyahu denies ‘intensive’ talks with Mike Waltz over TehranThe statement came on the backdrop of a Washington Post report that suggested that the president was upset at Waltz over his hawkish stance on Iran, favoring military action against the Islamic Republic versus diplomacy. May 3, 2025
‘It’s what they deserve’: Trump adds more painful threats to Harvard UniversityIn addition to threatening Harvard's tax-exempt status and halting federal grants, the Trump administration wants to block Harvard from being able to enroll international students. May 2, 2025
Trump admits ‘we don’t know’ if American hostage Edan Alexander is still aliveTrump expressed support for the families of the remaining hostages still in Gaza, acknowledging their emotional turmoil. May 2, 2025
‘Freedom flotilla’ bound for Gaza claims it was targeted by a droneArab media outlets have blamed Israel for the strike, but provided no evidence. May 2, 2025
Walz: Kamala picked me to put ‘white guys’ at easeThe idea that Walz appealed to ‘white guys’ in his current political phase was a fantasy, but Kamala was just doing what Obama did. May 2, 2025
Los Angeles Police investigate homicides of two Israeli men found dead within 24 hoursLocal authorities are continuing to investigate possible connections between the two cases, though no evidence has been found to suggest a link. May 2, 2025
US-Iran nuclear talks postponed amid rising tensionsIran accused Washington of 'contradictory behavior and provocative statements' following remarks by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who warned Tehran of severe consequences for supporting Yemen’s Houthi militia. May 2, 2025
Trump’s Middle East visit inspires hope among hostage familiesTrump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates May 13 to 16. May 2, 2025
Trump repeats claim that ‘not even’ 24 hostages are still aliveIn an event earlier this week, Sara Netanyahu corrected the Prime Minister when he mentioned the 24 living hostages and added, "fewer," sparking speculation of an unreported death. May 1, 2025
Belgian PM rejects ‘genocide’ claim, cautions against recognizing Palestinian stateDe Wever, leader of the conservative New Flemish Alliance (N-VA), took office in February after his party won the largest share of votes in Belgium’s 2024 general election. May 1, 2025
Trump national security adviser Mike Waltz is out in first major shakeup of Trump’s second termPolitico has also reported that Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff is being considered for the now-open position, May 1, 2025
3 House Democrats back off Trump impeachment bidMeasure initiating articles of impeachment against Trump loses co-sponsors as party appears unwilling to back effort to remove the president. May 1, 2025
Argentina releases trove of documents detailing Nazi war criminals’ activities after World War IIAccording to the previously classified documents, it is estimated that more than 10,000 Nazis used so-called 'ratlines' to flee Germany as the Axis powers collapsed May 1, 2025
Iran to meet 3 European powers ahead of next nuclear talks with USIran's approach to the E3 suggests it is keeping its options open, but also wants to assess where the Europeans stand on the possible reimposition of United Nations sanctions against Tehran before October. May 1, 2025
Arkansas becomes first state to ban agencies from saying ‘West Bank’Proponents of the phrasing contend that the names better reflect Israeli terminology. May 1, 2025
‘Not behaving well’ – Trump threatens to cut all federal grants to HarvardAfter Harvard sues the Trump administration over the partial freezing of federal funding, President Donald Trump hints the Ivy League school could face a complete loss of all federal grants. May 1, 2025
