The released soldier, understood to be the last living American citizen held by Hamas, was moved to tears by the gesture
By Ellie Grant
Trump in Saudi Arabia: US President announces lifting of Syria sanctions
The US-Israeli hostage will instead travel to Washington to meet Donald Trump at a later date
Concern is growing in Jerusalem that the America First agenda might leave its regional interests in a distant second
The move has further fuelled concern in Jerusalem that the White House is prepared to conduct Middle East policy unilaterally
The US president said three hostages had died, prompting an Israeli rebuttal
The role went unfilled during the President’s first term but has reportedly been prioritised given the administration’s renewed focus on antisemitism
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Reports suggest that the framework of the ongoing negotiations is shaping up produce an agreement similar to the one abandoned by the first Trump administration.
By Jacob Jaffa
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By Maureen Lipman
Reflections from the Queen Mary 2: people-watching at sea and a tribute to the Schindler of Spain
Representative Cory Mills recently returned from a fact-finding mission to Damascus and expressed his ‘optimism’ regarding the country’s new president Ahmed Al-Sharaa
By Shany Mor
‘Geostrategic antisemitism’ doesn’t need a majority to become an organising principle – just enough elite backers
Commentator also said he believes Trump will not allow Iran to get the bomb in his presidency
By Jane Prinsley
By The JC Leader
Even as Israel remains locked in a struggle with Iran and its proxies, a more dangerous adversary could be emerging on its doorstep
The US President's decision apparently came ‘after months of internal debate’ about whether to pursue a military or diplomatic option in his dealings with Tehran
By Jewish News Syndicate
By Kobi Michael
Only the US — trusted by both sides — can broker an arrangement that secures their vital interests and outlines a shared future in Syria
The decision sets an important precedent that legal residency can be revoked without any criminal conviction