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Witkoff says uranium enrichment 'red line' for US in any Iran deal

Trump's Mideast envoy also says he is optimistic about negotiations and thinks the parties will hold talks again in Europe this week

Reuters | 05.18.25

Qatar lobby reaches deep into US conservative media, documents show

Newly revealed DOJ documents show Doha's increasing efforts in right-wing outlets, including Fox News, to promote favorable narratives; critics warn of growing Qatari influence, after Trump’s public praise for the emirate

Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.18.25

Major Gen. Oded Basiuk on the right, Ahmad al-Sharaa on the left

As Syria lauds Trump’s sanctions removal, Israel remains cautious

Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Syria has surprised allies and adversaries alike; While Damascus celebrates, Israel expresses caution, and US officials outline conditions for further relief

Lior Ben Ari | 05.17.25

Trump's administration plans to relocate one million Gazans to Libya, report says

According to NBC, the US plans to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to war-torn Libya, discussing the deal with Libyan leaders and offering frozen funds; incentives like free housing and scholarships are considered

Ynetnews | 05.17.25

Israel is approaching the day when it can't say 'no' to the US

Opinion: U.S.-Israel relations fracture under Trump as diplomatic blows mount, forcing a crisis over lost leverage, fractured unity and a future where defiance of Washington is no longer an option

Akiva Lam | 05.15.25

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Maj. Gen. Oded Basyuk

Israel rethinks Syria policy after Trump, al-Sharaa meeting

Jerusalem opens quiet diplomatic channels with Syria’s new regime headed by Ahmed al-Sharaa amid shifting regional alliances and U.S. backing; Senior IDF and National Security Council officials met with Syrian regime officials in Baku, as part of broader talks with Turkey regarding Syria

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 05.15.25

Hostage deal, Abraham Accords and Saudi ties: US ramps up pressure on Israel

Israel faces growing tension over stalled hostage talks in Doha, as Trump’s ceasefire push clashes with Israeli war aims and Netanyahu weighs diplomatic gains against coalition demands

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 05.15.25

נשיא סוריה אבו מוחמד אל-ג'ולאני, נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ

Trump urges Syria leader to join Abraham accords and normalize ties with Israel

In a closed-door meeting with Saudi crown prince and Erdoğan, Trump urges al-Sharaa to block ISIS resurgence and expel Palestinian terrorists

Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies | 05.14.25

Sirens warn of Houthi missile attack on Israel

IDF intercepts Houthi missile targeting Israel

Iran-backed group targets Jerusalem, Tel Aviv central and eastern deserts; no injuries or damage reported

ynet | 05.14.25

US was not informed, Gaza hospital targeted in strike: Behind the assassination attempt on Mohammed Sinwar

Israel’s decision to target Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar in Khan Younis came from a sudden opportunity, leaving no time to notify the Trump administration; The strike was aimed at a command center under a hospital, prompting questions about Sinwar’s fate

Itamar Eichner, Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.13.25

Trump administration cancels another $450 million in grants to Harvard U

Comes after an administration antisemitism task force said the elite university failed to confront what it called "pervasive race discrimination and antisemitic harassment plaguing its campus'

Reuters | 05.13.25

נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ עם יורש העצר מוחמד בן סלמאן בסעודיה

All eyes on Gulf states as Trump kicks off Mideast tour in Saudi Arabia

Four-day visit's main goal is trillions in investment deals and corporate alliances, while sidestepping urgent security crises like Gaza and Iran

Reuters | 05.13.25

US determined to end Gaza War: 'Netanyahu cannot refuse Trump'

Analysis: Officials intensify efforts to bring fighting in the enclave to an end through hostage releases and a phased ceasefire framework, testing Hamas’ willingness to negotiate and PM’s political flexibility

Itamar Eichner, Idan Bloemhof | 05.13.25

Israel readies for Edan Alexander's release as US mulls flying him to Qatar

Hamas’ unconditional release of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander appears strategically timed to Trump’s Qatar visit, with the U.S. arranging a Qatar-bound flight for him should conditions allow; Israel on high alert to receive freed hostage

Itamar Eichner, Elisha Ben Kimon, Einav Halabi, Ron Crissy | 05.12.25

Edan Alexander, U.S. President Donald Trump

'A gift to President Trump': What does Hamas gain in releasing Edan Alexander?

Analysis: Terror group is set to unconditionally release American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander ahead of Trump’s Doha visit, leveraging Qatar’s mediation to deepen U.S.-Israel tensions and push for a broader ceasefire deal; It's likely that both Hamas and Qatar timed the move as a joint diplomatic gesture

Itamar Eichner | 05.12.25