Mike Huckabee speaks as Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump looks at him during a campaign event at the Drexelbrook Catering and Event Center, in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, U.S.

What have Trump administration nominees said about Israel and its conflicts?

In the closing weeks of the 2024 United States presidential campaign, former President Donald Trump reached out to Arab American and Muslim voters who were upset by the nation’s backing of Israel‘s military actions in Gaza and Lebanon. Trump made a stop in Dearborn, Michigan, often referred to as the “capital” of Arab America, where he addressed Lebanese Americans concerned about their relatives abroad. “During … Continue reading What have Trump administration nominees said about Israel and its conflicts?

Israel Katz, the new Defence Minister, is called a “bulldozer” by Israeli media for his assertive approach

Israel’s newly appointed Defence Minister, Israel Katz, is recognized for his confrontational approach and has been a steadfast ally of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu for many years. In a significant move announced late Tuesday, Netanyahu dismissed Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, citing a loss of trust during the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza. “Trust has diminished over the past few months. Consequently, I have decided … Continue reading Israel Katz, the new Defence Minister, is called a “bulldozer” by Israeli media for his assertive approach

Israel has officially notified the UN of its termination of relations with UNRWA

Israel has formally informed the United Nations of its decision to terminate the agreement that has governed its relationship with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) since 1967, as stated by the country’s foreign ministry on Monday. Recently, the Israeli parliament enacted legislation prohibiting UNRWA from operating within Israel and restricting cooperation between Israeli authorities and … Continue reading Israel has officially notified the UN of its termination of relations with UNRWA