Recent remarks by President Trump have cast doubt on who initiated the meeting, what its purpose is and how urgent it really is. At the same time, winds are blowing in Washington calling for a reduction in US aid to Israel. Precisely for that reason, this is the perfect moment for an experienced prime minister to place this issue at the very center of the meeting.
They didn't necessarily write about the birth of Jesus, but about snow, warm homes, sleigh bells, and a sense of American belonging.
Zvika Mor could have claimed exemption from reserve duty while his son Eitan was held hostage in Gaza. Instead, he reported for 107 days of service.
Vadim Kupriyanov has been arrested on suspicion of carrying out security offenses under the direction of Iranian intelligence operatives, including photographing the area near the home of former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett.
Despite official denials, Turkish military personnel may ultimately be permitted to enter the Gaza Strip as part of postwar stabilization arrangements, according to diplomatic sources. The issue is expected to surface amid broader discussions on ending the war in Gaza during an upcoming meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.
