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 Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Middle East envoy Steve W

US envoy Witkoff optimistic on Ukraine talks, says Putin 'wants peace'

US envoy Steve Witkoff sees progress in Saudi talks, saying Putin wants peace and a Black Sea ceasefire could lead to broader Ukraine-Russia negotiations.

By REUTERS
23/03/2025
  US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff speaks to members of the news media with White House press secr

Hamas rejects bridging proposal, refuses to demilitarize, Witkoff says

Concerning Iran, Witkoff stated that they cannot gain access to a nuclear weapon, saying, "It cannot happen, and it will not happen."

By REUTERS
23/03/2025

Columbia bans face masks in protests and acquiesces to other Trump administration demands

“This is a huge win for Jewish safety at Columbia,” tweeted Eliana Goldin, who is enrolled in Columbia’s joint program with the Jewish Theological Seminary.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
21/03/2025
FBI investigator

FBI scales back staffing, tracking of domestic terrorism probes, sources say

The FBI’s restructuring of resources could weaken its ability to track domestic extremist plots.

By REUTERS
21/03/2025

Mike Herzog slams Boehler’s outreach to Hamas officials

He described the initiative as “unhelpful” and warned it could risk creating divisions between Israel and the United States.

Top Trump allies in talks with Zelensky's political opposition, considering early elections

The country has delayed elections in accordance with its constitution because Kyiv has instated martial law due to the ongoing conflict.

Could Syria be the next frontier for Palestinian refugees?

After Trump’s statements, Arab governments emphasized their rejection of transferring Gaza’s population.

Israel, with Trump's full backing, escalates pressure on Hamas with fresh strikes

As mediators blitz through attempt to bring about an agreement for the release of additional hostages, the question remains: If this fails, what comes next?

Cornell student sues Trump administration over campus deportations

Cornell protester sues Trump, citing free speech violations on campus.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
18/03/2025

Trump's unpredictability means Israel cannot rely on him

Israel will need to hedge its bets by maintaining bipartisan support in the US and strengthening independent security capabilities.

By MICHAEL J. SALAMON
18/03/2025
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