The U.S. and Ukraine are reportedly close to signing an agreement for access to earth minerals. The increasing Israeli military presence in the West Bank. The White House wants to narrow the field of journalists who can cover the president.

The United States said talks for a second phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal were on track, as Hamas said Israel agreed to release Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the

President Donald Trump’s dramatic surprise announcement giving priority to an advanced missile defense to protect the United States continues to generate debate. “Iron Dome” is the name of the effective anti-missile defenses protecting Israel.

Although it is not a surprise to most that Trump pulled the United States out of the UN Human Rights Council after he did the same thing in 2018 due to “bias against Israel,” this move means Palestinian refugees are deprived of health care,

The United States has approved an emergency $3 billion weapons sale to Israel, including bombs and demolition equipment.

Israel and the United States were among a slim minority of countries that voted against a United Nations resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Also voting “no” were Russia, Belarus, North Korea,

The UAE, which diplomatically recognized Israel in 2020 during President Donald Trump’s first term, also has been key in mediating prisoner swaps between Russia and Ukraine. Rubio offered his thanks in the meeting to the UAE “for the strength and enduring nature of the relationship,

A Palestinian man and two girls stand amidst rubble in the Gaza strip.” Ram Sastry Connector Contributor President Donald Trump’s proposal for the United States to seize control of the Gaza Strip and permanently expel all two million Palestinians living there,

"Terrorism has no place in society and must be repudiated. The United States’ commitment to Israel’s security is unwavering," State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said.

President Donald Trump said Friday he would “recommend” — but was “not forcing” — his plan to depopulate the Gaza Strip and have the United States take it over, as Arab states have roundly rejected the idea and tensions mount over the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal.