Families of Israel hostages meet Trump as surprise guests at arena event - The relatives of the Israeli hostages, clad in yellow scarves, lined up to shake President Trump’s hand

Israel has escalated its invasion and assault of the occupied West Bank this week, as the Gaza ceasefire deal has begun.

Author and journalist Asra Nomani tracks the well-funded network behind Monday's planned anti-Trump protests around the country and finds they are anything but grassroots.

Anti-Israel, socialist groups involved in unlawful protests over the past year intend to have their followers among the potential thousands

Michael Herzog, the Israeli envoy who largely operated behind the scenes, was praised as a “supremely efficient” ambassador admired on both sides of the aisle.

Having been sworn in and after events at the Capitol, President Donald Trump’s inauguration moved to Capital One Arena, where he is addressing supporters and is expected to sign a number of executive orders.

Family members of American-Israeli hostages held in Gaza gathered on the National Mall to urge President-elect Trump to follow through on the multi-stage ceasefire deal, on Jan. 19.

Donald Trump greeted the family members of Israeli hostages at his inauguration parade Monday night at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Families of hostages from Israel attended the inauguration parade, including several with family members still in captivity and others whose loved ones have died.

Left-wing groups opposing Donald Trump’s second presidency had plans to “fight back” with thousands of protesters in

"We are here to thank the president, deepen ties and ensure that, with God's help, the bonds between Israel and the United States continue to grow," said Yesha Council chairman

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second inauguration on January 20, concerns are mounting over planned demonstrations by anti-Israel and socialist groups, including the Act Now to Stop War and End Racism (ANSWER) Coalition and the People’s Forum.

The United States' new top diplomat Marco Rubio reaffirmed the country's "unwavering support" for Israel, days into a fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and a large-scale raid in the occupied West Bank.