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.

OCTOBER 13, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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’

Trump has now repeatedly lambasted Jewish leaders for being unloyal, stressing his achievements for Israel during his presidency.

DECEMBER 10, 2022|ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA

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 Joe Biden is set to visit Israel now, but Donad Trump made the trip back in 2017, and so did many US presidents. Here are some facts and numbers.

JULY 10, 2022|ByTOVAH LAZAROFF

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

McMaster characterized Powell as “an invaluable member of President Trump’s team.”

DECEMBER 10, 2017|ByMICHAEL WILNER

Trump in Israel says there is 'rare opportunity' for Mideast peace

US president get warm welcome upon arriving in the Holy Land.

MAY 22, 2017ByGIL HOFFMAN

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

Israeli leaders boast of 'unbreakable bond' upon Trump's arrival

The welcome ceremony for US President Donald Trump's historic presidential visit was held at Ben-Gurion Airport outside Tel Aviv.

MAY 22, 2017ByJPOST.COM STAFF

US President Donald Trump (2nd L) and first lady Melania Trump (3rd L) walk with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (2nd R), his wife Sara (R) and David Friedman (Center back), the new United States Ambassador to Israel, upon their arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport in Lod near Tel A

Three ways Trump is making history in Israel today

The man who has made a career of doing 'huge things' is breaking new ground.

MAY 22, 2017ByJPOST.COM STAFF

US President Donald Trump arrives in Israel

Ivanka Trump: I am excited to continue our trip in Israel

The president's daughter, who has joined him on his maiden foreign tour, is expected to land in Israel in an hour along with the rest of the presidential entourage.

MAY 22, 2017ByJPOST.COM STAFF

Will Trump spur a revived peace process during his Israel visit?

While the possibility seems unlikely, many are hoping that the president's visit will mark a positive change in US-Israel relations.

MAY 22, 2017ByREUTERS

US President Donald Trump steps from Air Force One [File]

Ivanka's rabbi: Report that I gave Trump permission to fly on Shabbat is fake news

Borrowing a term US President Donald Trump uses often, Rabbi Haskel Lookstein denied the report that he gave Ivanka permission to board the Air Force One on Shabbat.

MAY 22, 2017ByJTA