White House: Abbas’s Threatening Rhetoric Has ‘Prevented Peace for Decades’
“This rhetoric, which has prevented peace for years, is not surprising as we anticipated reactions like this,” said a senior White House official.
WATCH: Trump Celebrates Jerusalem Proclamation at White House Hanukkah Party
“The descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob have endured unthinkable persecution and oppression, but no force has ever crushed your spirit and now evil has ever extinguished your faith.”
Family of Israeli Civilian Held By Hamas Visits White House
The family of Avera Mengistu, an Israeli civilian who has been held by Hamas since crossing into Gaza in 2014, met with Jason Greenblatt at the White House on Wednesday.
President Trump Sends Out Invites to White House Hanukkah Party
Continuing a tradition established by President George W. Bush in 2001, President Donald Trump will host a Hanukkah party at the White House this year.
White House Denies Reports of ‘Sharp’, ‘Ambitious’ New Peace Plan
A senior White House official dismissed ongoing reports in the Israeli media that the U.S. would soon unveil an ambitious Middle East peace plan.
Israeli Delegation Reportedly Fails to Secure US Guarantees on Syria
Israeli officials expressed “grave concern” after a high-level defense meeting at the White House failed to secure commitments regarding Syria and Lebanon.
Mossad’s Top Spy Heads to DC for High-Level Mideast Security Talks With White House
The visit is a vote of confidence from Israel in McMaster against the backdrop of accusations from right-wing circles that he is anti-Israel.
Bible Study Returns to White House as Trump Cabinet Members Attend Weekly Meetings
The Trump Cabinet’s weekly Bible study meetings, composed of the most influential lawmakers in the country, may be the first such gathering in 100 years.
Trump Envoy Greenblatt Heads to Israel in US Effort to Calm Mid-East Tensions
White House officials said the United States is “very concerned” about tensions surrounding the Temple Mount and stressed the sanctity of the site to Jews, Muslims, and Christians.
Trump Ends Tradition of Celebrating Ramadan at White House
An iftar, or break-fast, feast, which Muslims celebrate at sundown during Ramadan, was held regularly by Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama.