Day: March 17, 2026

US opinion on Israel shifts sharply, new NBC poll finds

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A new NBC News poll shows a growing share of Americans, mainly Democrats, independents, and younger voters, view Israel negatively and increasingly sympathize with Palestinians, signaling a major political shift in the US. Israel National News Published: Mar 17, 2026, 9:01 AM (GMT+2) Netanyahu with Democratic members of CongressGPO A newly released NBC News survey points to a profound realignment in how Americans perceive Israel, with negative views now outweighing positive ones among registered voters. This marks a notable departure from past attitudes and is being driven largely by shifting sentiment among Democrats and independents-an evolution already influencing party dynamics ahead …

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Sirens, interceptions heard across central Israel as Iran launches missile barrage

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According to Magen David Adom, no casualties or severe injuries have been reported. MDA paramedics were dispatched to treat individuals who were injured while making their way into protected areas. Anti-missile batteries fire interception missiles toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Iran, as seen over Tel Aviv, during the war with Iran and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, March 16, 2026.(photo credit: CHAIM GOLDBERG/FLASH90)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFMARCH 17, 2026 03:58 Sirens sounded across central Israel in the early morning hours on Tuesday as the IDF intercepted a barrage of missiles launched towards Israel from Iran. According to Magen David Adom, no casualties …

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Trump: NATO facing ‘very bad’ future if countries don’t help with Strait of Hormuz

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by Tara Suter – 03/16/26 9:20 AM ET The Hill’s Headlines — March 16, 2026 President Trump said on Sunday the NATO alliance faces a “very bad” future if countries do not answer his call to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. “It’s only appropriate that people who are the beneficiaries of the strait will help to make sure that nothing bad happens there,” Trump told the Financial Times. Trump also said that Europe and China rely more on Persian Gulf oil than the U.S. “If there’s no response or if it’s a negative response I think it will be very bad for the …

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Report: Trump presented with options to end Iran war

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US officials say military planners have presented President Donald Trump with options to end the war with Iran, even as fighting continues and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed. Israel National News Published: Mar 17, 2026, 5:59 AM (GMT+2) Donald TrumpOfficial White House Photo by Daniel Torok Military officials have included options in regular war planning for US President Donald Trump to end the conflict in Iran if he decides to do so, six people familiar with the plans told NBC News on Monday. According to the report, Trump has not yet chosen to pursue those options. As the conflict widens in …

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Gulf leaders urge US: Finish the job against Iran

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Gulf states warn Washington against ending the campaign prematurely, fearing Iran could retain the ability to threaten oil routes and regional stability. Israel National News Published: Mar 17, 2026, 7:43 AM (GMT+2)   Mohammed bin Salman and Donald TrumpPool/ABACA via Reuters Connect Gulf Arab states are now warning against stopping the war against Iran in a […]