Small boats line the shore as cargo ships and other commercial vessels appear anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Monday, July 27, 2026. (Razieh Poudat/ISNA via AP)
'I'm Their Banker': Trump Says Hormuz 'Wall of Steel' Working; Israel Faces Ongoing Attacks
President Trump claims that his economic stranglehold on Iran is working; however, Tehran is signaling that it may be prepared to wait him out with a long-term strategy as Israel faces new security challenges.
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Politics
Trump Renews Fight Over Birthright Citizenship, Targets 'Birth Tourism'
President Trump is taking another run at one of his long-standing immigration priorities: birthright citizenship. The Supreme Court blocked the president's first attempt at limiting the practice several weeks ago. Now, the White House is targeting narrower categories.
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US
Ted Cruz Exposes Muslim Brotherhood's 'Grand Jihad Destroying Western Civilization from Within'
A Senate hearing has put the spotlight on the Muslim Brotherhood's actions in America. A top Republican said the threat goes far beyond terrorism overseas, and witnesses testified that the group is prepared to spend decades pursuing their campaign of influence in the U.S.
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World
Operation Blessing Philippines Celebrates 30 Years of Providing Christ-Centered Humanitarian Relief
Operation Blessing Philippines is celebrating three decades of Christ-centered humanitarian work, marking 30 years of bringing hope, healing, and practical assistance to communities affected by disasters, poverty, and crisis both in the Philippines and around the world.
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Israel
Trump Demands Reparations from Iran for Decades of Terrorism, CENTCOM Reaffirms US-Israel Ties
President Trump is demanding reparations from Iran for what he claims is nearly a half-century of terrorism and violence. The demand comes as the U.S. maintains its military pressure on Iran and highlights its close cooperation with Israel.
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Israel
Netanyahu Rejects Gaza Board of Peace Plan: 'No Withdrawal Unless Hamas is Disarmed'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the 15-point plan outlined by President Trump's Gaza Board of Peace intended to create conditions for a full Israeli withdrawal and disarm Hamas.
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Israel
War Rhetoric Builds as Trump Holds Out for Diplomatic Iran Solution; Islamic Nations Reshape Alliances
As the war with Iran moves into its sixth month, President Trump is still pushing for a diplomatic breakthrough, yet the rhetoric continues to heat up as the military buildup proceeds. And in the Islamic world, a new alliance is emerging.
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Former IDF Reserve Soldier Stresses Importance of 'Digital Battlefield' to Israel's Future
Often called the “eighth front,” the battle over Israel’s image and a truthful narrative of the Middle East conflicts is critical.
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Huckabee Extends Olive Branch of Solidarity by Adopting Tree in Israel
More than two hours from Jerusalem, in an olive grove southwest of Nazareth, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, accompanied by his wife, Janet, visited the olive tree he adopted six years ago.
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As Deal Nears to Open Hormuz, Concerns Mount over IRGC Control of Vital Shipping Lane
As the U.S. and Iran appear to be moving toward a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a major concern is emerging: Tehran could gain unprecedented control over one of the world's most critical oil checkpoints.
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Israel
Oil Prices Fall on News of Potential Deal to Open Hormuz, Hamas Avows 'Holy Mission' to Fight Israel
Hopes for a breakthrough over the Strait of Hormuz are easing pressure on global oil markets, while Gaza continues to present major obstacles.
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Israel
Unique Israeli Drivers' Course Teaches Judea, Samaria Residents How to Escape Terrorist Attacks
In the U.S., new drivers are taught defensive driving techniques to help prevent accidents. The class in Israel goes much further with a new course aimed at helping drivers in Judea and Samaria avoid terror attacks.
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Jerusalem's Divided Past: Snipers, Barbed Wire, and False Teeth
Jerusalem is a city of history, activity, and sometimes, chaos. For nearly 20 years, it was also a divided city.
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'Last Chance?' Iran Denies New Talks with US as Trump Says Deal Now or Face War
Iranian regime leaders are still denying they are holding talks with the United States over the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran launched an overnight attack on a U.S. military base in Kuwait.
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Israel
As Israel Bonds Turn 75 Years Old, Israel's Economy Remains Strong Despite Attacks by Iran and BDS
A former Israeli cabinet minister is working to help strengthen the country's economy, with a global campaign to sell Israel's bonds after two major conflicts. It comes as the Jewish state marks a milestone – the 75th anniversary of Israel Bonds, founded in 1951 to raise money for Israel's economic development.
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Netanyahu Says No to Gaza, Trump Says No to Iran | Jerusalem Dateline August 11,
Netanyahu turns down Gaza peace plan, Pres. Trump says no to Iran negotiations. The Muslim Brotherhood's strategy in America. Divided leadership & anger among people inside Iran. A piece of wood shedding light on the destruction of ancient Jerusalem.