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US amb. Leiter prepares future Christian student leaders for fight against antisemitism

The Passages DC Experience gathered Christian student leaders from across the US and Canada in Washington to learn how to combat antisemitism and advocate for Israel.

Passages presenting Ambassador Leiter an award for his contribution to U.S. – Israel relations.
US President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One at Lehigh Valley International Airport in Allentown, Pennsylvania, US, August 3, 2025

'We'll have no choice': Trump threatens to take federal control of Washington over crime in capital

Humanitarian aid is airdropped over Gaza as seen from northern Gaza Strip, July 27, 2025

Pro-Israel US lawmakers pressured Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza - exclusive

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, meet in Jerusalem in 2017.

Normalization and post-conflict order with Israel can be realized through IMEC - opinion


This week in Jewish history: Israel and Jordan end state of enmity

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.

 THEN-PRIME MINISTER Yitzhak Rabin and Jordan’s King Hussein shake hands, as then-US president Bill Clinton applauds, at the peace treaty signing ceremony at the border between the two countries, in 1994.

Trump threatens Washington stadium deal unless NFL team readopts Redskins name

"I may put a restriction on them that if they don’t change the name back to the original 'Washington Redskins,' Trump wrote on Truth Social.

 Jun 10, 2025; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) looks on as Commanders wide receiver Ja'Corey Brooks (16) attempts to catch a pass during drills on day one of minicamp at Commanders Park.

Trial begins for parents accused of attempted honor killing outside Washington school

Prosecutors alleged the parents attempted to honor kill their daughter outside a Washington school after she refused to travel to Iraq for a forced marriage to an older man.

 Fatima Ali

Prime Minister Netanyahu arrives in Israel post-Washington trip

While in the US capital, Netanyahu met with Trump and spoke with the families of the hostages. Earlier, in an interview with Newsmax, Netanyahu said that he hopes a hostage deal is reached soon.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the press after meeting with US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on July 8, 2025

‘They destroyed beacons of hope’: Netanyahu attends memorial for two Israelis killed in DC attack

Netanyahu dedicated a memorial corner in the honor of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, which features a mezuzah made from the remains of an Iron Dome interceptor.

 The families of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim attend a memorial held at the Israeli Embassy in Washington DC, US, July 10, 2025

Treasury Dept. designates 22 entities linked with selling Iranian oil for IRGC-QF

Refineries purchase Iranian oil, and then transfer payments to these front companies, who in turn, move funds to other front company accounts also controlled by IRGC-QF, OFAC stated.

 The IRGC’s control over Iran’s oil industry has grown to such a point, experts now estimate 50% of the country's oil wealth is siphoned to the military organization

'Time has run out': Netanyahu should not return from Washington without a hostage deal - editorial

Fifty hostages remain in Hamas captivity in Gaza, and no regional win can overshadow that. If there is, do not leave Washington and Doha without it.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hands over a letter to US President Donald Trump as they meets at the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, DC, July 7, 2025

Netanyahu, Sharaa, plan to meet in Washington in September - report

Such a meeting would be a major step towards a normalization agreement between Israel and Syria.

 (L-R) Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on the backdrop of Syrian and Israeli flags (illustrative)

When less is more: Why Netanyahu's meeting with Trump felt different - analysis

The limited press opportunity and overall lack of ceremony signaled that Netanyahu's meeting with Trump was not for show, but for business.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US President Donald Trump at the White House, in Washington DC, US, July 8, 2025

Netanyahu holds second White House meeting with Trump, focus on efforts to reach Gaza deal

Meanwhile, US envoy Steve Witkoff said that the points of contention between Israel and Hamas to reach a deal have been reduced from four to one.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US President Donald Trump at the White House, in Washington, July 8, 2025; illustrative.

Netanyahu stresses Hamas's military capabilities must be destroyed ahead of US visit

PM: Israel committed to remaining vigilant, preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons • 'Opportunity to expand circle of peace'

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara seen boarding the Wing of Zion ahead of a trip to the United States, July 6, 2025