Author: Daniel Edelson
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Iran working on secret ‘shortcut’ to nuclear bomb, report says
International outlet reports U.S. intelligence data delivered from Biden to Trump’s administration suggests Iranian scientists working on clandestine plan to expedite development of a nuclear warhead Meanwhile, The New York Times reported on Tuesday that new intelligence on Iran’s nuclear program has convinced U.S. officials that a secret team of scientists in Tehran is exploring…
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Trump says Jordan, Egypt should take in Palestinians from Gaza
U.S. president says he is looking at Gaza and seeing a demolition site ‘its a real mess’ adding that a removal of 1.5 million people to neighboring Arab nations would ‘clean up the whole mess’ U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Jordan and Egypt should take more Palestinians from Gaza, Speaking to reporters…
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‘Deep, dark son of a b***h’: Trump shares anti-Netanyahu video online
Days before White House return, Donald Trump shares video of Jewish professor accusing Netanyahu of expansionist aims, undue US influence and ‘genocide’ in Gaza, sparking renewed debate on Trump’s stance on Israel U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump may be reigniting tensions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after sharing a video on his social media featuring a…
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Two weeks before inauguration, Trump warns of ‘hell’ over hostages, takes jab at Biden
US president-elect reiterates ultimatum to Hamas; criticizing Biden for inaction, Trump promised decisive measures to secure their release U.S. President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his warning Monday that if hostages held in Gaza are not released by his inauguration on January 20, there will be “all hell to pay.” Speaking on conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt’s…
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Sister demands release of Israeli-Russian researcher kidnapped in Iraq
Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov has been held by a Shiite militia since March 2023; her US-based sister, leading the fight for her release, shares about her frustration with US tax dollars going to her sisters’ kidnappers, the hierarchy vs. Gaza hostages, hopes for Trump and years without sleep The pain of Emma Tsurkov, 36, sharpens…
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Pentagon leak delayed Israeli strike on Iran, court documents confirm
Prosecutors reveal leaked classified documents forced Israel to delay planned strike on Iran; despite evidence, suspect placed under house arrest; his motives remain unclear U.S. prosecutors argued in court that the leak of classified documents delayed a planned Israeli military operation against Iran. Troy Edwards, the lead prosecutor, said the disclosure prompted Israel to postpone…
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Trump’s pick for hostage affairs envoy: ‘US troops should rescue hostages from Gaza’
Adam Boehler, who negotiated the Abraham Accords, and who was Jared Kushner’s college roommate, has been appointed special envoy for hostage affairs by US President-elect Donald Trump; ‘Will work tirelessly to bring our Great American Citizens HOME’ United States President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday named Adam Boehler as his special envoy for hostage affairs. Boehler acted as…
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Trump nominates fierce FBI critic as new chief
Kash Patel has been a vocal critic of the agency, previously calling for dismantling its Washington headquarters and turning it into a ‘museum of the Deep State’; Patel has frequently praised Israel, describing it as ‘our number one ally’ and vowing to stand ‘side by side’ against Iran U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday night…
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‘This was the right time’: Netanyahu sought Lebanon cease-fire deal in October, Hochstein says
White House envoy addresses representatives of Jewish American communities, detailing Lebanon cease-fire agreement, Biden’s unwavering support for Israel and plans to enforce deal Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requested a cease-fire in Lebanon last October, describing the timing as strategic, White House special envoy and chief mediator in the cease-fire talks Amos Hochstein revealed Wednesday. “The…
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Aaron Sorkin and Warner Bros. will produce a film about the birth of the Israeli Air Force
The two Hollywood powerhouses announced they are working on a film telling the life story of Al Schwimmer, an American-Jewish pilot who fought in World War II and became a central figure in creating the IAF by leading a secret and complex operation to smuggle fighter planes and weapons to Israel in 1948 Hollywood powerhouses…