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


Tillerson declines to host Ramadan event at US State Department

"US ambassadors are encouraged to celebrate Ramadan through a variety of activities, which are held annually at missions around the world."

Rex Tillerson

Editor's Notes: A pre-storm bear hug

The general assessment in Jerusalem is that this is just the beginning.

US President Donald Trump, first lady Melania, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara in Jerusalem May 22, 2017

Column One: Netanyahu’s challenge with Trump

Trump doesn’t want to repeat the mistakes of his predecessors.

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Israel Museum

As I See It: Trump reframes the Middle East war zone

Trump has stamped his authority abroad.

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.

My Word: Pragmatism and the presidential messenger

As Trump was whisked away to cause similar traffic havoc in Rome’s streets for his visit with the pope, Jerusalemites breathed a sigh of relief.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump at Ben Gurion International Airport

Grapevine: All in the family

The Prime Minister’s Residence, even though it has undergone several renovations, cannot in any way compare with any of the Trump abodes.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump at Ben Gurion airport on May 23, 2017

Abbas asks Trump envoy to talk to Israel about hunger-strikers’ demands

The hunger-strikers are demanding that the Israel Prison Service end solitary confinement and detention without trial, increase visitation rights, and improve amenities.

Donald Trump welcomes Mahmoud Abbas to White House in Washington , May 3, 2017

Israel's qualitative military edge and enduring US-Arab ties

There is no reason why ties with Israel have to come at the expense of ties with the Arab and Muslim world.

US President Donald Trump pictured dancing with swords at a reception ceremony held in his honor in Saudi Arabia on May 20, 2017.

Candidly Speaking: After Trump visit, the onus is on us

We must demonstrate to the world and to Trump that we are reasonable and respond positively to genuine Arab gestures.

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud walks with US President Donald Trump during a reception ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 20, 2017

Encountering Peace: The Trump card

Trump is a straight shooter – as expected.

US President Donald Trump, first lady Melania, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara in Jerusalem May 22, 2017