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Trump escalates campaign against diversity, threatens private sector probes

In a new executive order, Trump revoked executive orders dating as far back as 1965 on environmental actions and equal employment opportunities.

By REUTERS
22/01/2025

Grapevine January 22, 2025: Coming up Trumps

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Trump's first decisions already shaping America's Middle East doctrine

The overall picture emerging from Trump’s first day and his overall doctrine is that he wants to reverse what he sees are mistakes from the last four years.

Nearly 60% of voters credit Trump for hostage deal in Gaza war

The Harvard-Harris poll also concluded that support for Israel was much higher than support for Hamas, with 79% of voters supporting the Jewish state.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and released journalist Cecelia Sala embrace

Journalist Cecilia Sala details detention in Iran's Evin prison

'Their game is to give you hope and then use your hope to break you,' Sala said, adding, 'I am not going back to Iran, at least as long as there is the Islamic Republic.'

20/01/2025
 U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a rally

Trump vows to reveal classified Kennedy, MLK assassination files

Classified documents regarding the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and MLK are to be released. Trump added that "other topics of great interest" will have classified records declassified.

What will be impact of Hamas, Hezbollah ceasefires on one another?

The most likely impact of the two ceasefires is for all parties to avoid returning to war. The risk of one blown ceasefire leading to another will weigh heavily on their minds.

Biden-Harris administration really tested US-Israel alliance during their tenure

At home, the Biden administration’s policies have coincided with a surge in antisemitism across the United States. In 2023, the Anti-Defamation League recorded over 3,900 antisemitic incidents.

By GREGORY LYAKHOV
19/01/2025

Biden team resolves its final Title VI antisemitism and anti-Arab cases

Federal discrimination cases resolved at major schools as Biden’s term winds down.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
18/01/2025

Details around hostage release, Palestinian prisoners exchange will be ironed out, WH official says

The US, Egypt and Qatar will be "intensively engaged" on the implementation of the deal, according to a White House official. 

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