Trump visit to Israel

Live from Gaza, Hostages Square: All you need to know on this historic day

Everything we know about the release of the Gaza hostages and US President Donald Trump's visit. Times may be updated as the day progresses.

Visitors at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. October 12, 2025.
 Donald Trump announces his bid for the presidency at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022. (Thomas Simonetti for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Donald Trump says Jewish leaders ‘lack loyalty, should be ashamed’

 US President Joe Biden speaks about his economic agenda, during his visit to Cleveland, Ohio, US, July 6, 2022

From Jerusalem to Saudi Arabia: 10 facts on US presidential visits to Israel

US President Donald Trump, flanked by Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategy Dina Powell (L) poses for a picture with his National Security team to mark the 70th anniversary of the National Security Council, at the White House in Washington, US September 28, 2017

Powell, close adviser on Mideast peace process, steps down


Right From Wrong: Cutting Abbas down to size

Trump’s bark caused Abbas and his henchmen to fear that a bite might follow.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas (R) and US President Donald Trump listen to anthems during a welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Bethlehem on May 23, 2017

Trump cuts $3M from Holocaust museum, faces bipartisan backlash

Trump proposes to cut around 5% of the museum's total budget.

Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner place a wreath at Israel's Yad Vashem holocaust memorial.

Washington Watch: Profile in cowardice

There are many examples of the Great Dealmaker’s skittishness about facing the consequences of his actions.

U.S. President Donald Trump looks towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while delivering an address at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem May 23, 2017.

Does Israel have a friend in President Trump?

The Jerusalem Post

Jerusalem: Jumping to jubilee or countdown to meltdown?

Next week’s 50th anniversary of the city’s reunification provides a historic backdrop to US President Donald Trump's decision to sign a waiver delaying moving the American Embassy to the capital.

A christian reveler holds a Star of David while marching in an annual parade during Sukkot in Jerusalem in 2007

Comment: Israel’s alt-right ramps up the pressure on Trump

Failure to move US embassy to Jerusalem may put loyalties to the test.

A policeman arrests Israeli right-wing activist Itamar Ben Gvir during a 'Peace Now' demonstration in Jerusalem

Tripadvisor gets 'Trumped'

In self-proclaimed #FakeNews, here's what one could imagine Donald Trump's Tripadvisor reviews may look like.

US President Donald Trump gives speech at Israel Museum

The Trump effect: Slight uptick in Palestinian support for peace talks

Poll finds plurality of Palestinians believe Trump is at least somewhat capable of achieving a deal between Israel and the Palestinians.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas (R) and US President Donald Trump listen to anthems during a welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Bethlehem on May 23, 2017

US top security official 'not concerned' after Kushner back-channel reports

Reuters reported last week that a proposal for a back channel was discussed between McMaster's predecessor Mike Flynn and the Russian ambassador as Trump prepared to take office.

National Security Adviser Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster.

Trump to troops: All children of all faiths deserve a future of hope

Nikki Haley to visit Israel in June

US President Donald Trump speaks at Ben Gurion Airport