Trump visits Israel

2025 recap: A year of triumph, resilience, and shifting tides

From Trump’s shocking return to Israel’s political reckoning, 2025 was a year of surprises. This end of year recap episode of The Deep Dive shows just how much we have endured.

The Deep Dive: 2025 recap
Visitors at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. October 12, 2025.

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

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media before boarding Air Force One, as he departs for Israel, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., October 12, 2025.

Trump departs to Israel for speech at Knesset: 'The war in Gaza is over'

Visitors at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. The hostages are expected to be released from Hamas captivity tomorrow morning, on October 12, 2025.

Release of hostages to begin at 8 a.m., says Hamas, Herzog awards Trump medal of honor


Behind the scenes: Awaiting Trump's arrival

Observers pushed through one and other to capture what will be remembered as a historic visit, for better or for worse, smartphones raised to the skies.

US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump board Air Force One May 19, 2017.

Ex-CIA Director: Trump leak may have come from 2 nations (Israel & Jordan)

Former CIA Director Michael Hayden suggested that the leaked intelligence may have come from two countries - Israel and Jordan.

Former CIA and NSA director Gen. (ret.) Michael Hayden.

WATCH: Harley Davidson club honors Trump's visit to Israel

The bikers offered an apropos tribute to Trump, who is himself an avid lover of motorcycles.

Harley Davidson club honors US President Donald Trump's trip to Israel

Trump in Israel says there is 'rare opportunity' for Mideast peace

US president get warm welcome upon arriving in the Holy Land.

US President Donald Trump (C) speaks during a welcoming ceremony upon his arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport in Lod near Tel Aviv, Israel May 22, 2017

Israeli leaders boast of 'unbreakable bond' upon Trump's arrival

The welcome ceremony for US President Donald Trump's historic presidential visit was held at Ben-Gurion Airport outside Tel Aviv.

US President Donald Trump (2nd L) and first lady Melania Trump (3rd L) walk with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (2nd R), his wife Sara (R) and David Friedman (Center back), the new United States Ambassador to Israel, upon their arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport in Lod near Tel A

Three ways Trump is making history in Israel today

The man who has made a career of doing 'huge things' is breaking new ground.

US President Donald Trump arrives in Israel

Ivanka Trump: I am excited to continue our trip in Israel

The president's daughter, who has joined him on his maiden foreign tour, is expected to land in Israel in an hour along with the rest of the presidential entourage.

Ivanka Trump

Will Trump spur a revived peace process during his Israel visit?

While the possibility seems unlikely, many are hoping that the president's visit will mark a positive change in US-Israel relations.

US President Donald Trump steps from Air Force One [File]

Hours before Trump arrives, updated visit schedule released

US President Donald Trump is expected to arrive in Israel at noon.

US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump board Air Force One for his first international trip as president, including stops in Saudi Arabia, Israel, the Vatican, Brussels and at the G7 summit in Sicily, from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US May 19, 2017.

Knesset Members answer: Expectations for Trump’s visit?

Tensions have been high leading up to Trump's arrival in Israel.

Israeli Knesset