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Israel, Gaza and hostages get just brief mention in Trump’s address to Congress

He also briefly spoke of plans for a “Golden Dome” modeled off of Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system.

By BEN SALES/JTA
05/03/2025

'America is back' Trump declares in first address

Trump touted his barrage of executive orders and actions as a massive success for America, second only to George Washington.

 The family of Edan Alexander, an American held captive in Gaza, protests for his release in Decembe

Who is Edan Alexander, the American-Israeli hostage whose parents will be at Trump’s address

President Trump will spotlight Israeli hostages in his speech, with Edan Alexander’s parents attending to keep attention on their son's captivity in Gaza.

By BEN SALES/JTA
05/03/2025

Congress must fully fund the Nonprofit Security Grant Program

History has taught us that the cost of being unprepared is too often measured in the loss of human life.

'Biggest mistake of their lives': Yair Lapid warns Iran in AIPAC address

Israeli Opposition leader and Yesh Atid Chair Yair Lapid addresses Congressional Summit

 Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) speaks during a press conference on Capitol Hill on June 26, 2024 in

‘Schumer turned his back on Israel’: Van Orden urges American Jews to reconsider their alliances

Van Orden told the Post 'Iran has said, ‘You can’t stop us from getting a nuke.’ Well, that’s just wrong. The US and Israel will never let that happen.'

19/02/2025

Jewish critics of Christian allies are hurting Israel

After October 7, while liberal 'friends' abandoned Israel, Evangelical Christians stood firm. Critics of these partnerships need to face reality: We can't defend Israel's interests alone.

16/02/2025
  Tulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump's new director of national intelligence, testifies before a Senate Int

US Senate confirms Trump nominee Gabbard as intelligence chief

The vote was another victory for Trump as he pushes to secure quick Senate approval for all of his nominees for administration positions.

By REUTERS
12/02/2025

Trump orders creation of US sovereign wealth fund, says it could buy TikTok

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters the fund would be set up within the next 12 months.

By REUTERS
04/02/2025
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