In this special episode of The Kraus Report, Eric Trump joins journalist Neria Kraus for an unfiltered and emotional conversation about Israel, the hostages released, and his #1 bestselling book Under Siege.
Eric recounts the powerful moment when the Israeli hostages were freed, describing families reuniting and the relief that followed months of fear. He shares why he believes his father, President Donald Trump, deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in achieving peace through strength and reshaping the Middle East, and blames: "everything woke turns to sh*t".
Eric opens up about the legal and political battles his family has faced over the years, including what he calls the largest coordinated campaign against any American family in history. He speaks candidly about the indictments and investigations, explaining how those experiences shaped both his family and the MAGA movement. He also describes being by his father’s side through the assassination attempt, and what it taught him about loyalty and resilience.
The discussion explores the Trump family’s deep relationship with Israel—from Ivanka Trump’s conversion to Judaism and Donald Trump’s historic visit to the Knesset, to Eric’s plans to expand the Trump Organization’s business in Israel, including the idea of a new Trump Hotel.
Candid and direct, Eric talks about his family’s legal battles and the Butler assassination attempt. He reflects on faith, loyalty, and the future of the MAGA movement, explaining why he believes both America and Israel are stronger together.
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It is an important and exciting day in Israel, as the release of hostages is expected to take place in the upcoming day. Emotions ran high at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, where Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Ivanka Trump joined thousands of Israelis gathered in solidarity. The crowd chanted “Thank you” as the three praised the nation’s resilience since October 7.
Has the war officially ended? What will the day after look like in Gaza? And how can another October 7 be prevented?
Military correspondent, Or Heller, who was at the hostage square on that historic night, joins The Kraus Report for a special conversation.
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This is an extraordinary moment in Israel’s history. IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has openly confronted Prime Minister Netanyahu over a Gaza hostage deal, declaring that Israel must take it now. Military correspondent Or Heller, who first broke the story about this collision, discusses this unprecedented step that has shaken the country, exposing the long and complex relationship between Zamir and Bibi and raising urgent questions about how Israel navigates its most sensitive wartime decisions. Heller explains why Zamir’s intervention is so significant and what it means for the public’s trust in the IDF at this critical juncture.
The episode also features a powerful conversation with Tal Shoham, a recently released hostage who was held in Hamas captivity alongside Evyatar David, the hostage shown in a Hamas video looking gaunt and emaciated. Shoham speaks candidly about the suffering they endured, while also reflecting on being the father of two children who were themselves held hostage. Expressing sorrow for ordinary Gazans, Shoham describes how international aid was stolen by Hamas and calls for a hostage deal that could save his friends’ lives.
Bishara Bahbah is the unofficial US mediator on the negotiation talks for a ceasefire-hostage deal, who is acting on behalf of Steve Witkoff - in other words, he is the back channel for the US to deliver messages to Hamas. The mediator between President Trumo and Hamas. He successfully helped to get a deal to release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, while communicating directly with Hamas. He is an American-Palestinian. In the Middle of the interview, he got a phone call from Hamas.
In an exclusive interview, after months of silence, Bahbah speaks with The Kraus Report and Channel 13 about the latest round of negotiations, his work under Witkoff, takes us to behind the scenes of how Edan Alexander was released, and how he became involved – after Soha Arafat, the late wife of Yasser Arafat, reached out to him.
It once seemed that Mayor Eric Adams didn’t stand a chance in the New York City mayoral race. But after Zohran Mamdani stunned New York with his win in the Democratic primary, Adams is back with a second wind.
In a special interview at Gracie Mansion, Adams explained why he believes Mamdani is an antisemite. We discussed growing concerns within the Jewish community, calls to “globalize the Intifada,” the historic bonds between African Americans and Jews, and the rising cost of living in New York City.
Photography by Shahar Azran, as seen on Channel 13 and The Kraus Report.
President Trump would like to announce a hostage-ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in the upcoming week - during Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to the White House. That deal will include the release of 10 hostages who are still alive, during a 60 day ceasefire, and the upcoming week is a critical week for determining the terms of that deal. In this episode Neria Kraus breaks it down: the Qatari document, Hamas' response and the difficulties their imposing, and what's happening next.
Idit Ohel, the mother of Alon, a young 22-year-old musician that was kidnapped from the Nova music festival, joins The Kraus Report, to talk about the urgency of releasing her son. She discusses the emotional toll of not knowing his condition, the struggles of being a mother of a hostage, and the power of music in Alon's life - even in captivity. Idit emphasizes the immediate need for medical attention for her son and the importance of advocacy to bring all hostages home. The conversation highlights the broader humanitarian issues at play and the hope for peace amidst the turmoil.
The recent U.S. strike in Iran has sparked intense discussion: Was Iran’s nuclear program completely eliminated? Will the U.S. strike again? And are the Pentagon's Pizza statistics actually indicate something on the ground? And is it time for a hostage ceasefire deal with Hamas? Dan Shapiro, former senior Pentagon official - the man who knows everything there is to know about Iran and the American attack - joins Neria Kraus (Channel 13) and shares his insights.
In light of the potential ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza, this episode begins with an update based on conversations with sources.
"The Kraus Report" offers you a glimpse into the behind the scenes of the current historic events unfolding in the Middle East and the US. On this show, Neria Kraus, an Israeli journalist (channel 13), delves into the major changes the Middle East is undergoing: from Israel and Gaza to Iran and Saudi Arabia, with the U.S. and President Trump playing a central role.
