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Trump will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary
US President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday he has picked as his secretary of defense Pete Hegseth, a Fox News commentator and veteran who has expressed disdain for the so-called "woke" policies of Pentagon leaders, including its top…
Federal judge temporarily blocks Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms
A Louisiana law requiring schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge, who ruled it coercive and unconstitutional. The law, set to take effect January 1, was challenged by nine…
Annexation vs. security: Israel’s strategic choice in a tense moment
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s recent call for West Bank annexation has put Israel at a decisive crossroads, one that invites scrutiny for the timing of his statements.Smotrich envisions a bold step toward Israeli sovereignty over…
Trump names Musk, Ramaswamy to lead newly formed Department of Government Efficiency
US President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency.Musk and Ramaswamy "will pave the way for my…
Trump names Musk, Ramaswamy to lead newly formed gov’t department
US President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency.Musk and Ramaswamy "will pave the way for my…
Trump picks Jewish real estate tycoon Steven Witkoff for Mideast envoy
US President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday he had picked Jewish real estate investor and campaign donor Steve Witkoff to be his special envoy to the Middle East.As a pro-Israel donor and fundraiser for Trump’s presidential campaign,…
Demonstrators with Nazi flags target a Michigan production of ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’
Demonstrators holding flags with Nazi swastikas targeted two rural Michigan towns over the weekend, including the site of a community theater production of “The Diary of Anne Frank.”They also reportedly chanted a pro-Donald Trump slogan.The…
US not limiting military assistance to Israel, but may act later
The United States is not limiting military aid to Israel given that the IDF has taken steps to improve the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, US State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel told reporters in Washington on…
Trump announces former Gov. Mike Huckabee nominated as ambassador to Israel
WASHINGTON – Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has been nominated to serve as the US ambassador to Israel, President-elect Donald Trump said in a statement on Tuesday afternoon.“Mike has been a great public servant, governor, and leader in…
Netanyahu hints he would hit Iranian oil fields if Tehran attacks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted that the IDF would hit Iranian oil fields should Tehran make good on its threat to launch another ballistic missile attack on Israel.“Another attack on Israel would simply cripple Iran’s economy,”…
US warships repelled attack from Yemen’s Houthis, Pentagon says
US warships shot down drones and missiles fired by Yemen's Houthis while they were transiting the Bab al-Mandab Strait, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.Earlier on Tuesday, the Houthis said they conducted two military operations against US…
Trump taps Jewish ex-congressman Lee Zeldin to head EPA
US President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Jewish former Republican Representative Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, he announced on social media on Monday. "He will ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions…
2024 General Assembly pushes forward with key voices of Diaspora Jewry
From the ongoing conflict in Israel to the shocking rise in antisemitism globally, this year's gathering carries a heightened sense of purpose and immediacy.Today's plenum will host some vital voices in Diaspora Jewry who have come to…
Near monopoly status: How the Israel-Hamas War impacted El Al ticket prices
Israel's flag carrier, El Al, has had a record-breaking past year. Its share price has risen 173% as the Israel-Hamas War has caused cancellations from other airlines, giving El Al near monopoly status on many routes, Globes reported…
Defense Minister Israel Katz not blocking IDF issuing 7,000 draft orders to haredim
Defense Minister Israel Katz is not blocking the IDF from issuing 7,000 draft orders to haredim, the IDF said on Tuesday.In fact, despite all kinds of speculative reports that the 7,000 draft orders will be delayed by Katz replacing…
Israel opens Kissufim border crossing, increasing aid to Gazan civilians
The Kissufim border crossing has been opened for the passage of humanitarian aid trucks, the IDF and the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) jointly announced on Tuesday. This operation is part of an effort…
Netanyahu was aware of illegally obtained classified document, suspected leaker’s attorney…
Contrary to denials from the prime minister's office, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was handed the classified information at the heart of an ongoing investigation into illegal leaks to foreign media, a lawyer of one of the suspects in…
Artist depicts Iran woman who stripped in protest by consulate
A mural depicting the Iranian woman who stripped in protest was painted at the Iranian Consulate in Milan, the artist shared in an Instagram post on Sunday. Artist Alexsandro Palombo, who describes herself on Instagram as a…
Secret government photos uncover key archaeological findings in Iraq
Researchers have identified the site of the ancient Battle of al-Qadisiyyah, dating back nearly 1,500 years, using declassified U.S. spy satellite images. A team of archaeologists from Durham University in the U.K. and the University of…
IDF announces names of four fallen soldiers, killed in northern Gaza Strip
Staff Sergeant Orr Katz, Staff Sergeant Nave Yair Asulin, Staff Sergeant Gary Lalhruaikima Zolat, and Staff Sergeant Ofir Eliyahu were all killed in battle while fighting in the northern Gaza Strip, the IDF announced on Tuesday…
Katz: Taking out Iran’s nuke program has never been more realistic
Seven people in the North were wounded by Hezbollah rockets on Monday, as the terrorist group fired around 175 projectiles, mostly at Haifa and its bayside suburbs.The IDF said the air force and artillery batteries targeted a rocket…
Trump taps US Senator Marco Rubio for secretary of state
Donald Trump selected US Senator Marco Rubio to be his secretary of state, the New York Times reported on Monday, putting the Florida-born politician on track to be the first Latino to serve as America's top diplomat once the Republican…
Republicans win majority of US House seats in government sweep
President-elect Donald Trump's Republican Party will control both houses of Congress when he takes office in January, Decision Desk HQ projected on Monday, enabling him to push an agenda of slashing taxes and shrinking the federal…
Will Trump appoint a Jewish liaison this time? These leaders think he should
Donald Trump drew ire from the Jewish community during his first administration for never appointing a Jewish community liaison, making himself the first president not to do so since Jimmy Carter first appointed Edward Sanders to the role…
President Herzog congratulates Trump, thanks Biden-Harris administration for support at JFNA
President Isaac Herzog contradicted President-elect Donald Trump during his remarks to the North American Jewish Federations General Assembly on Monday evening in Washington, DC, calling the incoming president a "champion of peace and…