President Herzog includes President-elect Trump and his team as he expresses gratitude to all involved. Israeli President Isaac Herzog expressed gratitude to President-elect Trump and his team during…
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House Passes Legislation Sanctioning ICC Officials for Israel Arrest Warrants
Bipartisan support helps to pass the measure. The House of Representatives passed legislation late last week to sanction officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC), offering America’s response…
Read MoreFBI and DHS Warn of Potential New Orleans Attack Copycats
The agencies say lone actors are particularly challenging to track and address. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) put out a…
Read MorePresident-Elect Threatens Hamas if Hostages Not Released by Inauguration
If they are not freed by January 20, he pledges retaliation. President-elect Donald Trump issued a threat to Hamas if they have not released the hostages before his…
Read MoreBipartisan Legislators Request Classified Briefing on Turkish Support for Hamas
Turkish government offers public backing and refuge for Hamas leadership. Over three dozen bipartisan federal legislators have requested a classified meeting on the details of Turkey’s relationship with…
Read MoreWhite House Responds to ICC Warrant for Israeli Officials
The United States and Israel are not members of the International Criminal Court. The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and…
Read MoreEnvoy Hochstein Reports Progress on Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire
Lebanese officials seek Israeli withdrawal after continued air strikes. U.S. Special Envoy Amos Hochstein met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz this week after…
Read MoreU.S. and Israel Say Hamas is Blocking a Hostage Deal
National Security Advisor Sullivan and Israeli spokesman Mencer speak about the situation. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Israeli Government Spokesman David Mencer spoke separately this past week…
Read MoreSecretary of State Announces Aid for Palestinians After Qatar Talks
Secretary Blinken discussed cease-fire, hostage release, and Gaza rebuilding with foreign officials. Last week, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that the United States is investing an additional…
Read MoreAir Raid Sirens in Tel Aviv As Secretary Blinken Departs
The U.S. secretary of state has been promoting an end to Israel’s war against Hamas. On Wednesday, as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepared to conclude his…
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