Netanyahu:

I want to stop American aid. It's like welfare; I don't want it.

Our economy is no longer a small economy... we can finance ourselves this fraction of a percent of our GDP that we receive from the United States.

I want this process to start this year.

Rayan Abu al-Ajeen, a 3-year-old Palestinian boy, was killed by Israeli gunfire near a military-controlled zone in central Gaza.

Iranian state TV abruptly cut off Ghalibaf's live interview as he addressed critics who oppose negotiations with the U.S.

State TV later said the second part of the interview will air tomorrow.

Sweden's Saab signed a $2.54 billion deal to sell 16 Gripen E fighter jets to Ukraine.

Ukraine says deliveries start in 2027, while Saab expects 2029–2030.

Source: Reuters

Trump's financial disclosure says he made about $635M in royalties from his meme coin.

Source: Reuters

The World Bank plans to end lending to China by 2031, capping annual loans at $2 billion until then.

Source: FT

Q: How have you changed since October 7?

Netanyahu: I lost a little weight. I work out.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says Israel is ready to immediately build three Jewish settlements in northern Gaza if Netanyahu approves.

He says Israel should "fully conquer" Gaza.

Trump:

BIG NEWS! For the first time ever, the Republican Party will hold a MIDTERM CONVENTION. It will be in Dallas, Texas — One of my favorite places in the World. It will be fantastic! It has never been done before, and will be a truly Historic Event.

We are going to celebrate the GREAT AMERICAN COMEBACK, and the incredible successes of the American People who transformed our Country through the America First Agenda — NO TAX ON TIPS, NO TAX ON OVERTIME, NO TAX ON SOCIAL SECURITY, STRONGER BORDERS, SAFEST EVER COMMUNITIES, LOWER COSTS AND REAL AFFORDABILITY, MORE JOBS, AMERICAN ENERGY DOMINANCE, AND SO MUCH MORE!

Oil Prices are dropping sharply, even as we Denuclearize Iran. We are delivering on the promises that politicians talked about for decades, but never got done. At the Event, we will have hardworking Americans, our Great Innovators, Entrepreneurs, Manufacturers, First Responders, and Job Creators who are powering our Nation's Golden Age, and proving that America's best days are still ahead of us.

We will also have lots of Great Entertainment — It will be a RALLY like none other! America's 250th Birthday is approaching, and together, we are building the foundation for the NEXT 250 YEARS of American Greatness.

Dallas will take center stage on September 9th and 10th as we celebrate our Nation, our achievements, and our bright future. THE GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICA HAS ONLY JUST BEGUN!

Argentina's President Javier Milei:

Israel is the bastion of the West. It is the wall holding back an anti-Western escalation.

The fight against Israel does not end in Israel. If Israel were to fall, they would come for the entire West.

If they destroy Israel, they will destroy the entire West.

Argentina's President Javier Milei:

The West is, in its very essence, the product of Judeo-Christian values. And those values have a birthplace.

When Israel is attacked, they are not attacking a piece of land—they are attacking the roots from which all free people of the West emerged.

Argentina's President Javier Milei:

We designated Hamas, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and the Quds Force as terrorist organizations.

We also expelled the Iranian regime's chargé d'affaires. We signed the Memorandum for Freedom and Democracy with Israel.

We became the first South American country to chair the Israel Allies Foundation, and we were among the original driving forces behind the Isaac Accords.

From the very first day of my presidency, I made the firm decision to place Argentina on the right side of history.

And I believe that, together, we can do the same for the entire region. We have a responsibility to place Latin America on the right side—on the side of life, freedom, and democracy.

Argentina's President Javier Milei:

There is an alliance between the radical left and Islamist terrorism.

This is more than a temporary alliance. It is an evil brotherhood founded on hatred for Western civilization, of which the Jewish people are the forerunners.

Argentina's President Javier Milei:

Amalek is not the character of a single battle. It is a form of evil that returns in every generation wearing a new face.

In the past, it was Pharaoh. Then came other forms of antisemitism, culminating in the Holocaust.

Today, it is the regime in Tehran, Hamas, Hezbollah, and the network of accomplices that sustains them.

Trump has reviewed military plans for renewed large-scale strikes on Iran but is choosing to continue nuclear negotiations for now, according to U.S. officials.

He believes restarting the war could derail diplomacy and is willing to let talks continue beyond the Aug. 18 target date.

While the Pentagon has presented options for renewed attacks, Trump has so far favored limited retaliatory strikes over a broader military campaign, viewing a negotiated agreement as preferable to another full-scale conflict.

Source: WSJ

During the Iran conflict, Saudi Arabia initially refused to let the U.S. use its bases and airspace for Project Freedom, a Trump-ordered operation to keep the waterway open, forcing Washington to halt the mission.

The White House threatened to delay missile-defense interceptors unless Riyadh reversed its decision, and Saudi Arabia eventually relented.

The fallout has damaged one of Washington's closest Middle East partnerships. Saudi officials viewed recent U.S. diplomatic moves as snubs, while the U.S. is reportedly considering reducing its military presence in the kingdom and shifting resources toward allies such as Israel and Jordan.

Source: WSJ

JD Vance:

What I would hope that the Catholic leadership has learned from some of the things that me, Marco, and the president have said about immigration is, it's not just about the dignity of the immigrant.

It's also about the dignity of the native-born factory workers.

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee:

I hear people say, "Is it possible that America and Israel will split apart and we'll no longer enjoy this extraordinary partnership?"

And I say, "No, no, no. You got to understand, we're not that stupid. I hope we're never going to be that stupid."

The truth is, it's like an incredible marriage between Israel and the United States.

And when people ask, "Are we going to break up?" I say, "Not a chance, because neither country can afford the alimony if we ever broke up."

And that's why we will be partners for as long as there is.

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee:

One of the things I learned when I became Ambassador was that you have to check Trump's social media feed every day.

I don't know if you know this or not, but he's famous for firing people in the middle of the night on social media.

So, the first thing I do every morning is wake up, check his Twitter account, and find out if I've been fired.

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee:

Without the Jewish people, there would never have been an America.

Our founders in America understood that.

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee:

Israel does a lot of things for America, and I appreciate it. It is not a one-way street.

There are many things that we just take for granted in America. Americans are probably just arrogant enough to believe they invented all of it.

Whether it's facial recognition, computer chips, navigation systems, cherry tomatoes, or seedless watermelons, we benefit because of Israel.