Ben Samuels

Washington, D.C., United States

U.S. Correspondent at Haaretz

U.S. Correspondent @haaretzcom | Covering all things U.S. and Israel/Palestine, the Middle East and antisemitism | [email protected], DM for Signal

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Mike Waltz out as National Security Advisor, nominated as Trump's envoy to UN

1 week ago | haaretz.com | Ben Samuels

Ben SamuelsMay 1, 2025 7:25 pm IDTUpdated: May 1, 2025 9:21 pm IDTMay 1, 2025 7:25 pm IDTUpdated: May 1, 2025 9:21 pm IDTSend in e-mailSend in e-mail Ben SamuelsMay 1, 2025 7:25 pm IDTUpdated: May 1, 2025 9:21 pm IDTMay 1, 2025 7:25 pm IDTUpdated: May 1, 2025 9:21 pm IDTWASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump has removed National Security Advisor Mike Waltz from his current post, instead nominating him as the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
In major shakeup, Trump expected to fire National Security Advisor Mike Waltz

1 week ago | haaretz.com | Ben Samuels

Waltz is set to be the first major firing under the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, which has sought to convey stability compared to the first administration, which was defined by infighting and turmoil
Trump fires Doug Emhoff, other Biden appointees from U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council

2 weeks ago | haaretz.com | Ben Samuels

WASHINGTON - The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has begun firing appointees made by former U.S. President Joe Biden to the board that oversees the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, including former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff. Subscribe now for on-the-ground reporting and analysisSubscribe now for on-the-ground reporting and analysis We will send you a daily email with articles you actually want to read. By signing up, you agree to Haaretz’s terms and conditions
Biden Officials' Interviews on Israeli News Offer Warning About Netanyahu

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Ben Samuels

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Trump, Beware: Biden Officials' Interviews on Israeli News Show Offer Warning About Netanyahu

2 weeks ago | haaretz.com | Ben Samuels

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A hiring and a firing drag Israel into fight over Trump's Middle East policy

2 weeks ago | haaretz.com | Ben Samuels

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U.S. and Iran to hold third round of nuclear talks in Oman

2 weeks ago | haaretz.com | Ben Samuels

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White House taps America First isolationist to lead technical talks on Iran

2 weeks ago | haaretz.com | Ben Samuels

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Nearly 3 out of 4 U.S. Jewish voters disapprove of Trump's job performance, new poll finds

2 weeks ago | haaretz.com | Ben Samuels

'This poll makes it clear that President Trump's executive actions are wholly rejected by American Jewish voters,' said the chair of the Jewish Electorate Institute.
Reports: Qatar hires Bernard Kerik, former New York police chief as lobbyist

3 weeks ago | haaretz.com | Ben Samuels

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