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'Forging a future where the Middle East is defined by commerce, not chaos': At a landmark speech in Riyadh, Trump spoke of U.S. efforts to release Hamas hostages, avoid war with Iran and deepen connections between Israel and Gulf states

In a rare arrangement vetted by U.S. legal officials, the $400M jet is set to serve Trump until the end of his term, then be transferred to his presidential library foundation

Sources in the PA and White House, as well as an Israeli official, have all denied there is an intention for such a meeting. According to a source cited by al-Quds, the Saudi crown prince 'expects Trump to endorse the establishment of a Palestinian state'

If Trump agrees to approve the Saudi's civil nuclear program, Israel will have to acquiesce and nod its assent and possibly even market it as a worthy program that does not threaten Israel's security

Spyware firms 'blacklisted' by Biden hoped Trump would end policy ■ NSO lawyer seemingly admits sale to Saudi Arabia as Meta wins in court, exposing firm ■ NSO founder Hulio, Kurtz met Trump team for talks on AI, geopolitics

Desperate to declare achievements, Trump announced he'd halt strikes on the Houthis in exchange for their promise not to attack ships. Jerusalem was taken by surprise, but that's just a preview for next week, when Trump is due to visit the Gulf states – but skip Israel

The Houthis later clarified that it would not stop attacks on Israel ■ Trump also teased a 'very important' decision to be announced before his Middle East trip later this month

ISRAEL: Smotrich says 'Gaza will be destroyed,' civilians to emigrate after Israeli victory declared in coming months ■ GAZA: 37 people killed in Israeli strikes since Tuesday morning, Gazan medical sources say ■ YEMEN: IDF struck Sanaa Int'l Airport, causing shutdown; U.S. and Houthis announce cease-fire ■ EGYPT: Source says Egypt has received new U.S. proposal for Gaza cease-fire ahead of Trump visit

Since 1948, successive U.S. presidents have granted Israel a special exemption from the norms imposed on friends and foes alike, especially regarding the Palestinians. Trump is no exception - but he is also following precedent when he reminds Netanyahu who the real superpower is

Hubris-filled, Netanyahu and his right-hand man, Ron Dermer, searched for an insider when Trump finalized his team – a traditional GOP hawk – through whom they could maneuver their way into the Oval Office and shape its Middle East strategy

At the Madison Square Garden Trump rally, council appointee Sid Rosenberg joked about its echoes of a 1939 pro-Nazi event at the venue. He and others will replace Doug Emhoff and several Biden officials Trump abruptly removed this week

As Trump indicates he is headed toward a deal with Iran, Israel is paralyzed by its diplomatic failures, political infighting, and a government increasingly indifferent to the fate of hostages in Gaza

In an interview with Time Magazine, Trump said he 'didn't stop' Israel from attacking Iran, adding that the U.S. wouldn't be dragged in to war, but rather 'may go in very willingly if we can't get a deal'

"The place is a liberal mess, allowing a certain group of crazed lunatics to enter and exit the classroom and spew fake anger and hate," said Trump.

The move aligns with broader efforts by the Trump administration to curb what it views as progressive overreach and rising antisemitism on college campuses. The NIH has already frozen research funding to several top-tier institutions

Harvard alleges the Trump administration's actions were arbitrary and unlawful and violated the university's First Amendment rights to free speech

ISRAEL: Shin Bet chief asks for 24-hour extension to appeal his dismissal ■ GAZA: At least 44 killed in past 24 hours, Gaza Health Ministry says ■ U.S.: Trump draft executive order includes creation of Office for Israel and Palestine Affairs ■ LEBANON: One killed in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon

Judy Shelton on Soar Financially discussed a potential gold-backed Treasury bond as a solution to economic woes and a check on the Fed's power.

'Even if the letter was a mistake, the actions the government took this week have real-life consequences,' the university said. At the time it was sent, Harvard believed it was still in constructive talks with Trump officials, making the letter's arrival both surprising and damaging

U.S. and Iranian negotiators are in Rome for a second round of preliminary nuclear talks on Saturday. The New York Times reported on Wednesday that Trump told Netanyahu Washington wanted to prioritize diplomatic talks with Tehran