Moreover, under the so-called “status quo” agreement that grants exclusive prayer rights to Muslims, it was actually illegal for Jews and Christians to pray on the Temple Mount. Defying these restrictions felt particularly meaningful as we ushered in a new era and celebrated Trump’s win.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has paid tribute to US President Donald Trump for his "role in securing the landmark ceasefire and hostages deal in Gaza" during a call between the two leaders.

This post modifies and updates an interview with Mohammad Ali Haqshenas, a journalist with the International Quran News Agency, published under its auspices on January 22, 2025. It is affected by the assumption of the US presidency by Donald Trump and the early days of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement negotiated during the Biden presidency

Donald Trump inherits a Middle East that looks dramatically different from the one his administration left in 2021.

And Stefanik is no outlier. Trump’s whole bloc of advisors and cabinet secretaries on this file are the most pro-Israel in history. Marco Rubio as secretary of state, Pete Hegseth as (probable) defence secretary, Mike Waltz as national security advisor, Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel and others are all Israel super-boosters.

Jewish leaders in South Florida and across the country are divided along political lines about their expectations of a second Trump presidency. But they appear unified in wanting unwavering support for Israel in its response to the Oct.

The Trump administration responded Saturday to the latest hostage release amid the ceasefire between Israel and militant group Hamas in the Gaza Strip, seemingly taking credit after four Israeli

Readers celebrate a ceasefire in Gaza but lament the devastation and the likelihood of future conflict. Regarding the Jan. 16 front-page article package, “ Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire deal ”:

In an exclusive interview with TV, Fareed Zakaria touched upon a host of issues, including Donald Trump's tariff threats, Gaza ceasefire deal, and Trump's relationship with India and tech billionaire Elon Musk.

As of January 23, 2025, President Donald Trump (R) had signed 32 executive orders, four proclamations, and 12 memoranda in his second presidential term, which began on January 20, 2025. Each type of presidential document is different in authority and ...

Both the Trump and Biden administrations have publicly claimed credit for pushing the agreement over the line.