Turkey has been spared the worst of US pressure on its allies but bromance between the leaders is running into obstacles

Hamas issued a scathing statement in which it rejected U.S. criticism of its handling of negotiations aimed at ending the nearly two-year-long war in Gaza.

In May, Trump secured the release of Edan Alexander, the last US Israeli citizen held hostage after Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, surprise attack on southern Israel, which killed about 1,200 people, mainly civilians, and started the latest war. Alexander, who grew up in Tenafly, NJ, had been serving in the Israeli military when he was captured.

As U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff cuts ceasefire talks in Qatar short, President Trump indicated that fighting could soon escalate between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell reports.

Over a series of escalations across the Middle East, Netanyahu appears to be gambling with the Trump Administration’s patience.

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi denies plots to assassinate President Donald Trump and claims Iran has no policy to wipe Israel 'off the map,' despite contradictory statements.

President Trump blurted out an expletive as he aired frustration with Israel and Iran, accusing both nations of violating a ceasefire agreement.