Trump's foreign policy

How does the US Democrats' 'blue wave' shockwave effect global diplomacy, markets? - analysis

For Israel, a Democrat-controlled House and Senate may intensify congressional scrutiny of Israel's military operations in Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon, while threatening long-standing US support.

A protest sign is seen near the White House the day after election day on November 04, 2026 in Washington, DC. Following the 2026 midterm elections the Democrats took control of Congress, winning a majority in the House and Senate, flipping several long term Republican held seats.
US Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) speaks to the press as he exits a vote on Capitol Hill in Washington.

House rejects bill to strip Israel aid despite over 100 Democrats voting to cut funding

Hezbollah supporters hold flags and posters during a rally in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon June 10, 2026.

Hezbollah links future Iran-US talks to Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon

US Vice President JD Vance at the Civil-Military Coordination Center in Kiryat Gat in October 2025.

Vice President JD Vance to chair US discussion on Iran - report


JD Vance: Anti-Israel sentiment 'backlash' to US foreign policy, not antisemitism

"Most Americans aren’t antisemitic. They’re never going to be antisemitic, and I think we should focus on the real debate," the American vice president told UnHerd.

US Vice President JD Vance closes out AmericaFest, the first Turning Point USA summit since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, in Phoenix, Arizona, US, December 21, 2025

Trump's grip: Handshakes, power plays, and the remaking of the Middle East - opinion

The region is undergoing seismic changes in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, this time with US President Donald Trump at the helm.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud shake hands as they pose for a photo, at a world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war, amid a U.S.-brokered prisoner-hostage swap and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt,

From asset to liability: The strategic price of Israel’s messianic turn - opinion

Israel's renewed war in Gaza is a diplomatic liability that reduces Israeli influence over US foreign policy.

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump walks ahead as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the White House last month. The American president has, for now, chosen to sideline Israel and its considerations in his foreign policy, the writer maintains.

Peace with the entire Middle East is on the table now - opinion

US President Donald Trump’s efforts in the Middle East may be creating the conditions Israel needs to achieve peace.

THE PEACE deal of US President Donald Trump is a game-changer.

What are implications for Israel regarding Trump's Middle East visit? - opinion

Although the visit focused on economic matters, it also carried political significance, with important implications for Israel.

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump bids farewell as he boards Air Force One in Abu Dhabi, at the conclusion of his Gulf tour.

Neutralizing the ICC with a European non-collaboration pledge - opinion

Trump could secure an enforceable pledge from European countries never to collaborate with the ICC or with any lawfare efforts targeting the US or the Jewish state.

THE INTERNATIONAL Criminal Court building in The Hague: The ICC has no viable plan to bring to justice the Hamas leaders who conceived the mega-atrocity in Israel, or the terrorist organization’s supporters who slaughtered 1,200 civilians and seized 251 people as hostages on October 7, 2023

Trump’s vision for Gaza: Turning conflict zone into ‘Riviera of the Middle East’

Trump’s Gaza plan sparks debate over economic growth and forced relocation.

 CEO of Snir Real Estate Nir Shmol.

Redesignating Houthis as terrorists was a decisive reversal of Biden's policy failures - opinion

The Houthis hijack ships, keep hostages for over a year, and threaten global trade – if that doesn’t meet the definition of terrorism, what does? 

THE ‘CORDELIA MOON’ oil tanker bursts into flames after being hit in a Houthi missile attack off Yemen’s Hodeidah Port last October.

Will Israel's Right sacrifice haredi IDF draft to seize Trump-fueled opportunity? - analysis

Abandoning it risks alienating their base, yet standing firm could bring down the government best positioned to achieve their ideological vision under Trump’s presidency.

 ‘THE HAREDI leadership argues that it is forbidden to draft yeshiva students whose Torah is their profession and that they defend the State of Israel through their studies.’

Trump admin. plans to bankrupt Iran with 'maximum pressure' policies - report

Sources revealed that the administration plans to impose stricter sanctions, particularly on Iran’s oil exports, which serve as a critical revenue source. 

 Donald Trump over a backdrop of an Iranian flag. (Illustrative)