Trump visits Israel

2025 recap: A year of triumph, resilience, and shifting tides

From Trump’s shocking return to Israel’s political reckoning, 2025 was a year of surprises. This end of year recap episode of The Deep Dive shows just how much we have endured.

DECEMBER 26, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS

Visitors at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. October 12, 2025.

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

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media before boarding Air Force One, as he departs for Israel, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., October 12, 2025.

Trump departs to Israel for speech at Knesset: 'The war in Gaza is over'

"This is going to be a very special time... Everybody's cheering at one time. That's never happened before... It's an honor to be involved," Trump said ahead of his flight to Israel.

OCTOBER 12, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Visitors at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. The hostages are expected to be released from Hamas captivity tomorrow morning, on October 12, 2025.

Release of hostages to begin at 8 a.m., says Hamas, Herzog awards Trump medal of honor

Trump: 'The war in Gaza is over' • Hamas threatens Gazan to not post hostage transfer information • Hospitals prepare for hostage arrival • New dialogue for new peace agreements, says Barnea

OCTOBER 12, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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.

MAY 24, 2017ByASHLEY O'BRIEN

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.

MAY 24, 2017ByJOY BERNARD

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

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.

MAY 24, 2017ByJOSEFIN DOLSTEN/JTA

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.

MAY 24, 2017ByJPOST.COM STAFF

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

Five ‘whys’ of the Trump visit to Israel and the Palestinian Authority

The US President broke with convention on numerous occasions, but some things seem set in stone in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

MAY 23, 2017BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Israel Museum

Knesset was Trump's first-choice venue - but rowdy MKs kept him away

In recent years, lawmakers have disrupted speeches in the Knesset by several world leaders.

MAY 23, 2017ByLAHAV HARKOV

US President Donald Trump talks on a podium, upon his arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport in Lod near Tel Aviv, Israel May 22, 2017

Trump's historic first day in Israel

Arriving from Riyadh, the US president spent the afternoon in Jerusalem praying and deal-brokering with his Israeli counterparts; a minute-by-minute breakdown.

MAY 23, 2017ByJPOST.COM STAFF