Trump Administration
US begins process to remove Syria from terrorism list, signaling major shift in relations
Syrian political analyst Abdul Karim told TML the notification “included a commitment to remove the obstacles preventing Syria’s reconstruction."
Record low 28% of Israelis say Trump prioritizes Israel's security, survey finds
Trump's F-35 offer to Turkey alarms Greece, Athens warns of Aegean military imbalance
Trump approval level falls to record lows as Americans belived Iran war not worth the cost - report
Fatah official rejects Gaza technocratic committee, contradicts official PA stance
"The Gaza committee is an Israeli recipe for reinforcing Palestinian division," Rajoub said. "We should never have agreed to or accepted the committee under any circumstances."
Trump canceled last attack on Iran, now Israeli sources fear that green light might never come
The concern in Israel is that, given Trump’s desire for a diplomatic agreement, he might oppose even a symbolic strike the next time tensions escalate.
US sources dismiss Pentagon leak alleging Israeli spying as anti-Iran war pushback
There have always been "America First" forces within the US, and even within the Pentagon, who opposed American intervention in Iran, and are angry at Israel for its role in starting the war.
US presses Israel to avoid striking Beirut as talks with Lebanon enter second day in DC - analysis
The meetings in Washington between the US, Israel, and Lebanon are important, but it remains to be seen what concrete changes can emerge.
Trump declares Lebanon ceasefire, calls off IDF strike on Beirut after phone call with Netanyahu
After the call, Netanyahu said that he had told Trump that "if Hezbollah doesn't stop attacking our towns and citizens - Israel will attack terror targets in Beirut."
'No. 1 attraction in the world': Trump says he will headline Nat'l Mall fair after singers drop out
Trump said that he would "take the place of these highly paid, third rate ‘Artists,’ to speak at the start of the festivities to be held on the National Mall in late June.
Turkey eyes post-Iran Middle East as regional order shifts - analysis
It’s not clear whether Ankara is posing as a neutral power or seeking to portray itself as similar to most European and NATO powers that also remained outside the war.
Tom Barrack leaves Syria envoy role after steering post-Assad outreach
A Lebanese-American real estate billionaire and longtime ally of US President Donald Trump, Barrack chaired Trump’s 2017 inauguration committee before taking on diplomatic responsibilities.
Hezbollah likely pushing Iran to secure its inclusion in any ceasefire agreement with US - report
The IDF ramps up strikes on Hezbollah amid fears a US-Iran ceasefire could limit Israeli operations in Lebanon, reporting 2,500 fighters killed since Operation Roaring Lion began.
White House officials push for $250 bill featuring Trump's portrait - report
The director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing said several legal and procedural obstacles would delay the bill's printing by several years, although some officials are pushing for immediacy.
