Washington

“There will be no US soldiers on the ground,” a US official said. “However, personnel will be monitoring developments, and aircraft may operate over the Strip to provide situational awareness."

Multiple White House officials joined the Hostages and Missing Families Forum in the sukkah to advocate for the release of all 48 remaining hostages.

The former hostages and their families also hope to pressure American officials to finalize a ceasefire deal and bring the remaining hostages home.

From security to innovation, the 2025 Washington Conference highlights the shared challenges and opportunities shaping US–Israel relations.

Erdogan and Trump agree on a path to ceasefire and lasting peace in Gaza, with a two-state solution seen as key. Talks also focus on trade and defense cooperation between Turkey and the US.

Netanyahu and Trump set to discuss Iran’s missile and nuclear program after satellite images reveal reconstruction at key missile sites. Both leaders vow to act against Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

Prime Minister Netanyahu plans to use visual aids in his UN speech to refocus attention on the October 7 massacre, amid rising tensions with Trump and growing Palestinian state recognition.

The government cannot define the endgame, and the people cannot imagine closure without the hostages. That is why the world steps in; frustrated by the vacuum, it wants to define Israel’s future. 

Norman Brownstein, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and Josh Gottheimer all provide extensive pro-Israel voices on Capitol Hill.

The venue sent a clear message: reconciliation must be forged where violence is most prevalent and where the cost of failure is most evident.

Although polls show a steady decline in support for Israel among Democrats and Republicans alike, including evangelicals, this shows that presidential support alone is insufficient.