Turkey has been spared the worst of US pressure on its allies but bromance between the leaders is running into obstacles

In May, Trump secured the release of Edan Alexander, the last US Israeli citizen held hostage after Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, surprise attack on southern Israel, which killed about 1,200 people, mainly civilians, and started the latest war. Alexander, who grew up in Tenafly, NJ, had been serving in the Israeli military when he was captured.

Over a series of escalations across the Middle East, Netanyahu appears to be gambling with the Trump Administration’s patience.

NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia University has reached a deal with the Trump administration to pay more than $220 million to the federal government to restore federal research money that was canceled in the name of combating antisemitism on campus, the university announced Wednesday.

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi denies plots to assassinate President Donald Trump and claims Iran has no policy to wipe Israel 'off the map,' despite contradictory statements.

"We need to do some serious rethinking," a visibly frustrated Secretary of State Marco Rubio told a group of hostage families on Friday after the latest round of Gaza talks broke down, two people who attended the meeting tell Axios.

The United States cutting short Gaza ceasefire talks this week plunges one of President Donald Trump’s pushes to solve global conflicts into new uncertainty.

Trump urges Israel to "make the deal in Gaza" as envoy Ron Dermer heads to White House meetings, while Israel claims Hamas blocks return of 50 hostages held since Oct. 7.