Trump visit to Israel

Live from Gaza, Hostages Square: All you need to know on this historic day

Everything we know about the release of the Gaza hostages and US President Donald Trump's visit. Times may be updated as the day progresses.

Visitors at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. October 12, 2025.
 Donald Trump announces his bid for the presidency at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022. (Thomas Simonetti for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Donald Trump says Jewish leaders ‘lack loyalty, should be ashamed’

 US President Joe Biden speaks about his economic agenda, during his visit to Cleveland, Ohio, US, July 6, 2022

From Jerusalem to Saudi Arabia: 10 facts on US presidential visits to Israel

US President Donald Trump, flanked by Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategy Dina Powell (L) poses for a picture with his National Security team to mark the 70th anniversary of the National Security Council, at the White House in Washington, US September 28, 2017

Powell, close adviser on Mideast peace process, steps down


Was Trump in Israel when he visited Jerusalem?

Analysis: Take Jerusalem out of the equation and the only place you can say Trump visited in Israel is Ben-Gurion Airport.

US President Donald Trump places a note in the stones of the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest prayer site, in Jerusalem's Old City May 22, 2017.

Tillerson: Trump 'very forceful' with Netanyahu and Abbas to compromise

Benjamin Netanyahu and Rex Tillerson

Knesset Members answer: What did you think of Trump's visit?

Were expectations too high or too low?

US President Donald Trump (C) speaks during a welcoming ceremony upon his arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport in Lod near Tel Aviv, Israel May 22, 2017

The 'real' deal Trump should have made with Saudi Arabia

Israeli comedian Shahar Hason enlightens us with his wisdom on US President Donald Trump's visit to Israel.

Shahar Hason

Nechama Rivlin's moving gift to Melania Trump and the First Son

The two first ladies met in Jerusalem during US President Donald Trump's official visit to Israel, and it was there that Nechama surprised Melania with a special gift intended for Trump's son Barron.

US first lady Melania Trump (L) holds the hand of Nechama Reuven, wife of Israeli president Reuven Rivlin, as they walk near American flags at Rivlin's residence in Jerusalem May 22, 2017

Ted Cruz urges recognition of capital on Jerusalem Day

US lawmaker took to the Senate floor on Jerusalem Day to call on President Trump to make good on his campaign pledge and move the US embassy to Jerusalem.

Former Republican U.S. presidential candidate Senator Ted Cruz speaks during the third night of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, July 20, 2016

Israel's next security concern: A Middle East arms race

Defense Minister says Israel has made "small change" to it's intelligence-sharing apparatus following Trump leak.

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (R) presents US President Donald Trump with the Collar of Abdulaziz Al Saud Medal at the Royal Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

‘Israel doesn’t need green light from Washington for settlement building’

A day after Trump left the Jewish state, Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman confidently stated that Israel doesn't need White House approval if it wants to continue building.

Avigdor Liberman.

The 7 most awkward moments from Trump’s Israel trip

While preparations for US President Donald Trump's visit were especially thorough, some blunders were apparently inevitable.

US President Donald Trump stands next to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before delivering an address at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem May 23, 2017

WATCH: Trump's Israel visit in 60 Seconds

It was a whirlwind tour in which the US president won the hearts of Israelis - here are the historic 26 hours in one minute.

U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive aboard Air Force One at Ben Gurion International Airport in Lod near Tel Aviv, Israel May 22, 2017