Donald Trump

Israel must wake up to US and the world before national security is permanently harmed - comment

Can we keep some kind of security zones in Gaza and Lebanon for some period of years beyond the years we have already kept them? Very likely. As large as we currently have? No way.

IDF soldiers operating in the West Bank in October 2026.
Iranian Americans and supporters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran take part in a march passing in front of the U.S Department of Labor building with a banner with the image of U.S. President Donald Trump, in Washington, DC, US, May 16, 2026.

US could view Israel as an enemy under Democrats, Victor Davis Hanson warns

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shakes hands with US President Donald Trump onstage during an event at Sparrows Point Shipyard, in Baltimore County, Maryland, US, October 6, 2026.

Trump weighs firing Hegseth after midterm losses, DeSantis floated as replacement - report

US Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Republican candidate for re-election, interacts with supporters at a watch party during the US midterm elections, at the Hilton Garden Inn, in Bangor, Maine, US, November 3, 2026.

Reporter's notebook: Even in rural Maine, Israel and Iran were central issues in the US midterms


Israel ties, Iran war drove Trump voters to Democrats, Vance says after midterm defeat

"If you'd like to argue [the war] was worth it, that losing the Senate for the next 6 years was worth it, then do so. Argue it was a worthwhile cost. That's at least honest," Vance wrote.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at a campaign rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport in Swanton, Ohio, November 2, 2026.

Israel has made regime change in Iran its main strategic objective - opinion

Israel must recognize that success will depend on sustained US support and on a combination of military, economic, and political pressure.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Trump's aid decision could shake Gulf confidence in US security commitments - interview

The Middle East would like to view a surprise end in the assistance to its most important strategic ally as a cause for concern on Washington’s long-term commitment to its regional partners.”

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman hold hands during a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 18, 2025.

Former NSC US affairs chief: Trump plan to end US aid early risks signaling retreat from Israel

US President Donald Trump claimed in an interview with Fox News' Fox & Friends that he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had reached an agreement to cut off the aid by December 2026. 

US President Donald Trump speaks as he sits behind an airport model as he makes an announcement about a renovation of Washington Dulles International Airport in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 29, 2026.

Netanyahu must explain why Israel is giving up $4b. in US military aid - opinion

American military assistance is not some generous Christmas present that Israel can politely decline. It is a central pillar of Israel's national security and military planning.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

How does the US Democrats' 'blue wave' shockwave effect global diplomacy, markets? - analysis

For Israel, a Democrat-controlled House and Senate may intensify congressional scrutiny of Israel's military operations in Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon, while threatening long-standing US support.

A protest sign is seen near the White House the day after election day on November 04, 2026 in Washington, DC. Following the 2026 midterm elections the Democrats took control of Congress, winning a majority in the House and Senate, flipping several long term Republican held seats.

Democrats notch historic governor wins in Texas, Georgia, Ohio amid midterm surge

A total of three dozen governor races were on the ballot in the elections, with US President Donald Trump's unpopularity and the cost of living at the top of voters' minds, alongside local concerns.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott hugs his daughter, Audrey Abbott, after delivering a concession speech at an election night rally during the US midterm elections in Austin, Texas, US, November 3, 2026.

Iran's strategic patience in negotiation with Trump pays off after US midterm election - analysis

Israel must engage more with both Trump and Congressional Democrats, while being ready to act solo against Iran, in order to ensure its survival.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the day he addresses a special session of the Conference on Disarmament at the United Nations, aside of US-Iran talks in Geneva, Switzerland, February 17, 2026.

What can Jews take away from the sweeping Democrat victory in the US midterm elections? - analysis

The sheer size and geographic scope of the Republican wipeout Tuesday makes it hard to read anything definitive into the results beyond a nationwide repudiation of US President Donald Trump.

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks ahead of the midterm elections at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after being reopened following months of repairs, on the National Mall in Washington, DC, US, November 2, 2026.

Pro-Israel Republican Rep. Mike Lawler concedes to Democratic challenger Cait Conley in NYC

Lawler, a former state assemblyman, has worked tirelessly during two terms on Capitol Hill to build his brand as the quintessential suburban moderate Republican.

New York Democratic Congressional candidate Cait Conley take a group picture with supporters during a campaign stop one day before Election Day on November 2, 2026 in Nanuet, New York.