November 18, 2025 – Israel Headlines

1UN Security Council adopts US resolution on Trump’s Gaza plan

Story gist: The United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution proposed by the United States on former President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza.
Left
U.N. Security Council Adopts Trump’s Peace Plan for Gaza
— The New York Times
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Center
UN Security Council adopts US resolution on Trump’s Gaza plan
— Reuters
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The New York Times frame the story positively by calling it ‘Trump’s Peace Plan for Gaza,’ emphasizing peace and Trump’s role. Center outlets like Reuters remain neutral, using straightforward language such as ‘US resolution on Trump’s Gaza plan’ without added descriptors. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting any potential focus on Trump’s foreign policy achievements or criticism of international bodies.

2Trump Says U.S. Intends to Sell F-35 Jet Fighters to Saudi Arabia

Story gist: U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States intends to sell F-35 jet fighters to Saudi Arabia. The announcement occurs ahead of deals during the Saudi crown prince’s visit to the U.S.
Left
Trump Live Updates: Latest News on Epstein Files, F-35 Jets and More
— The New York Times
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Center
Donald Trump set to agree deals during Saudi crown prince’s visit
— Financial Times
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Right
Trump Says U.S. Intends to Sell F-35 Jet Fighters to Saudi Arabia
— The Wall Street Journal
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Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The New York Times frame the story within broader ‘Trump Live Updates’ including Epstein files, emphasizing scrutiny and linking to controversies through aggregation. Center outlets such as the Financial Times focus on diplomatic and economic deals, using neutral tone on international relations. Right-leaning sources like The Wall Street Journal highlight the direct announcement without additional context, omitting potential criticisms of arms sales.

3NYC Mayor Adams’ Israel trip shows how badly he misread the Jews he claims to champion

Story gist: New York City Mayor Eric Adams traveled to Israel and visited the Western Wall for the second time during his term. During the trip, Adams addressed Jewish communities and discussed the safety of Jews in New York.
Left
In Israel, Adams Raises Doubts About Safety of Jews in New York
— The New York Times
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Center
Outgoing New York Mayor Eric Adams visit the Western Wall for the second time during his term
— i24NEWS
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‘I served you as the mayor’: Outgoing NYC mayor tells Jews in occupied East Jerusalem
— Anadolu Ajansı
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Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The New York Times frame Adams’ Israel trip critically, emphasizing his comments as raising doubts about Jewish safety in New York and portraying him as misreading his constituents. Center outlets like i24NEWS report neutrally, focusing on the factual visit to the Western Wall without commentary. Right-leaning Anadolu Ajansı highlights the location as occupied East Jerusalem and quotes Adams’ service pledge, implying irony or criticism of his outreach amid territorial disputes.

4Trump says he’ll sell Saudis F-35s as crown prince set to visit White House

Story gist: President Trump announced he will approve the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is scheduled to visit the White House.
Left
Opinion | Mohammed bin Salman Visits D.C. With New Priorities
— The New York Times
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Center
Trump says he’ll sell Saudis F-35s as crown prince set to visit White House
— abcnews.go.com
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Right
Opinion | MBS Returns to Washington
— The Wall Street Journal
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Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The New York Times frame the story in an opinion piece emphasizing Mohammed bin Salman’s visit with new priorities, highlighting potential policy implications and Saudi perspectives. Center outlets like ABC News provide neutral, factual reporting on Trump’s sales announcement tied to the visit. Right-leaning outlets like The Wall Street Journal use an opinion format focusing on the crown prince’s return to Washington, with a diplomatic tone but omitting broader geopolitical concerns.