Donald Trump

President-elect Donald Trump was the Republican nominee for a third consecutive U.S. election, after losing his re-election bid in 2020 and being convicted of 34 felonies in May 2024. Trump has won favor among some pro-Israel Jews for his track record on Israel. He has stated that any Jew who votes for Democrats “hates their religion,” drawing allegations of antisemitism from Jewish Democrats.

As scandals mount, Netanyahu launches Trumpian attacks against ‘fake news’ and ‘leftists’

The prime minister reportedly said he was the victim of "a coordinated campaign of leftists who want to undermine my government.”

Marc Kasowitz, Trump’s lawyer, apologizes for threatening emails

In one email to a critic, Kasowitz wrote, "I'm Jewish. I presume you are too. Stop being afraid. Call me."

Middle East Quartet, in first Trump-era statement, expresses concerns about Gaza

A statement from the international group overseeing Middle East peace shows President Trump hewing to norms when it comes to Israel and the Palestinians.