As U.S. President Donald Trump jetted from one sprawling palace to another, embracing Arab leaders and heralding a new Middle East this week, many in Israel worried that the best partner they've ever had in the White House had lost interest.

Despite headlines about a rift, President Donald Trump’s tour pressed Iran, advanced normalization and backed Israel’s security. Experts say that if Jerusalem acts, a historic opportunity awaits.

Israel says it has launched a major operation in the Gaza Strip to pressure Hamas to release remaining hostages