Lost in the uproar over Donald Trump’s Gaza comments was another bombshell: the White House will soon announce its position on annexation of the West Bank. Signs indicate it will fully support expanding Israeli control over the occupied territory.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Araqchi made the remarks after U.S. President Trump restored his ‘maximum pressure’ campaign, which includes efforts to drive Iran’s oil exports down to zero in order to stop Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon
Trump’s executive order re-designates Yemen’s Houthis a “foreign terrorist organization.” He vowed to dismantle the group’s capabilities, a decision that seemed at odds with his proclaimed anti-interventionist stance, “America first” rhetoric. Critics argue this positions the US on a path to war with Yemen, a step many say aligns with Israel’s interests more than those of the US.
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach’s sons, both U.S. citizens serving in the IDF, have been named in a war crimes complaint filed with the ICC. The complaint accuses Israeli soldiers, including 12 Americans, of committing crimes in Gaza, citing social media posts as evidence. This case could test U.S. intervention in international legal matters.
Miriam Adelson gave Trump’s campaign at least $100 million in October, making her the third biggest donor to his campaign to ensure this administration is pro-Israel
US “ultimatum” to Israel is meaningless, as aid remains stalled; West Bank death; Trump surrounds himself with Israel supporters; more.