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Sunday, January 4, 2026
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Topic: US-Israel

Trump asks Israel president to grant ‘full pardon’ to ‘formidable’ Netanyahu over graft, fraud charges

PM Benjamin Netanyahu is on trial in three separate cases for bribery, breach of trust and fraud. Opposition leaders in Israel slammed Donald Trump’s letter to Isaac Herzog.

‘Death to America, Death to Israel’, thousands attend funeral of Yemeni PM, Houthi leaders killed in strike

Last Thursday's attack, struck a gathering of Houthis who had gathered to watch a speech by Abdul Malik al-Houthi, & it left most members of the group's cabinet dead.

Israel receives shipment of heavy MK-84 bombs from US after Trump lifts block on munitions export

The Biden administration declined to clear them for export to Israel out of concern about the impact on densely populated areas of the Gaza Strip.

Israel’s strategic affairs minister Ron Dermer meets with Trump, reports Axios

Meeting took place at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida where Dermer passed messages from Netanyahu to president-elect; briefed him about plans for Gaza, Lebanon & Iran.

US says THAAD anti-missile system is ‘in place’ in Israel

AD's deployment, along with about 100 US soldiers, is meant to help defend Israel, which is weighing an expected retaliation against Iran after Tehran fired over 180 missiles on 1 Oct.

Pro-Palestine protest, pro-Israel exhibition: Chicago’s streets see break in Democratic Party ranks

Pro-Palestine protests saw at least half a dozen individuals detained by Chicago Police Tuesday, while pro-Israel groups fret over support for Tel Aviv becoming a partisan issue.

Biden, Harris call Netanyahu, reaffirm commitment to Israel’s security ‘against threats from Iran’

In a call with Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Joe Biden & V-P Kamala Harris also discussed efforts to support Israel against threats from groups like Hamas, Hezbollah & Houthis.

US serviceman sets himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington

The incident occurred as part of the protest against the war in Gaza, and the man could be heard screaming 'Free Palestine', the Times reported.

Biden acknowledges strain with Netanyahu amid Gaza violence, admits ‘Israeli PM in tough spot’

At an event at the White House, US President recalls his decades-long relationship with Israeli PM, says the 2 have had their share of disagreements over the years and at present.

Cracks in US-Israel ties—Biden’s Gaza plan is up against anti-peace Netanyahu

Biden & Arab rulers are facing questions from within their countries for their extended support of Israel. They can overcome criticism if Netanyahu accepts the two-state solution.

On Camera

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.