Netanyahu Gaza Expansion Plan Sparks Hamas Condemnation and International Concern 
U.S. Reinstates Sanctions on U.N. Expert Francesca Albanese Amid Legal Battle 
China Expands Nuclear Defense Network in Remote Desert 
Hamas Commander Mohammad Odeh Killed in Gaza as Israel Intensifies Campaign 
Trump Administration Threatens Newark Airport International Travel Shutdown Over Immigration Dispute 
Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand Access to Federal Lands in the U.S. 
Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks Remain Unresolved as Strait of Hormuz Risks Keep Markets on Edge 
DOJ Opens Criminal Investigation Into E. Jean Carroll Over Alleged Perjury 
Trump Nears Decision on Iran Ceasefire Extension as Key Disputes Remain 
Poland Considers Revoking Zelensky’s Top Honor Over Controversial UPA Army Unit Recognition 
Netanyahu Orders Expansion of Israeli Control in Gaza to 70% 
U.S. Lawmakers Back Ukraine’s Request for More Patriot Missiles Amid Rising Russian Attacks 
US-Iran Ceasefire Extension Near as Strait of Hormuz Shipping Deal Advances 
U.S.-China Taiwan Conflict Could Trigger Nuclear Escalation, IISS Warns 
US Imposes Fresh Iran Oil Sanctions Despite Progress on Ceasefire Talks 
U.S. Sanctions Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Authority as Global Oil Markets Face Turmoil 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed speculation of a rift with the U.S. after President Donald Trump’s recent Gulf visit excluded Israel, sparking international media buzz. Trump’s trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates secured major business deals but raised questions about Israel’s omission, despite being Washington’s closest Middle East ally.
The visit followed Trump’s controversial decision to halt U.S. airstrikes against the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The group has continued launching missile attacks on Israel while Tehran pushes for renewed nuclear talks. The shift in U.S. policy has led to concerns in Jerusalem about a potential cooling of bilateral ties.
Speaking at a press conference in Jerusalem, Netanyahu addressed the issue for the first time. “I spoke with President Trump about 10 days ago,” he said. “He told me, ‘Bibi, I want you to know, I have a complete commitment to you and a complete commitment to the state of Israel.’”
Netanyahu also revealed reassurances from U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who recently told him not to “pay attention to all these fake news stories about this rupture between us.”
The statement comes amid growing global pressure on Israel to end its ongoing military campaign in Gaza. President Trump has urged a swift resolution, citing the humanitarian toll on civilians. Israel’s 11-week aid blockade has exacerbated conditions in Gaza, drawing sharp criticism from international observers.
Despite media narratives suggesting a diplomatic strain, Netanyahu emphasized continued U.S.-Israel cooperation. The reaffirmed commitment aims to quell rumors of division as regional dynamics shift and calls for de-escalation grow louder.
By directly addressing concerns, Netanyahu seeks to reassure both domestic and international audiences of the enduring U.S.-Israel alliance amid evolving Middle East tensions.
