Posts Tagged: Barack Obama Israel
Sidney Blumenthal and ‘Pushy’ Israelis
JNS.org - The new allegation that Israel’s ambassador once charged through the halls of the White House, barging into room after room in search of President...
Congress Draws a Red Line on the Green Line
JNS.org - President Barack Obama last Thursday signed into law the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 644). As is often the case, the White...
Donald Trump, After Vow to be ‘Neutral,’ Calls Obama ‘Worst Thing’ for Israel (VIDEO)
JNS.org - Republican presidential candidate and business magnate Donald Trump on Thursday said President Barack Obama has been "the worst thing that's ever happened to Israel.” "Israel...
At Gathering, Jewish Leaders See ‘Timely, Realistic, Frightening’ Situation for Israel in the Middle East
JNS.org - “Timely, realistic, and frightening” were the words that William Daroff, senior vice president for public policy and director of the Washington Office of the...
An Open Letter to Samantha Power on Reforming UNRWA
Dear Ambassador Power, Welcome to Jerusalem! Although negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians are deadlocked, you can use the leverage of the US -- which donates $400 million to...
How a Palestinian State Would Harm the US
President Obama and Secretary Kerry intend to advance recognition of an independent Palestinian state by January 20, 2017, the end of Obama’s second term, irrespective of...
Obama, the UN and the New Israel Fund: Partners in Weakening Israel
Dan Shapiro, the United States Ambassador to Israel, recently criticized Israel's settlements and its West Bank policy, saying, “Too many attacks on Palestinians lack a vigorous...
US Customs Has No Labeling Requirements for Western Sahara
In the wake of last week's politically motivated "reminder notice" that goods from Jewish settlements cannot be labeled "Made in Israel," Elder of Ziyon reader Irene emailed...
With Friends Like These, Why Does Israel Need Enemies?
The US administration is concerned about a new Israeli bill, dubbed the NGO bill, which requires nongovernmental organizations that receive more than 50% of their...
Experts Downplay Israeli Mission Closings, Say US-Israel Bond Not Affected
JNS.org - Israel’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday announced the future closure of five diplomatic missions abroad due to budgetary considerations. Despite the Israeli consulate in Philadelphia’s...
Obama’s Terror Policy: See Something, Say Something — Unless Palestinians Involved
JNS.org - One of the Obama administration’s least-known anti-terrorism programs was back in the news this week. After the capture of a fugitive Rwanda genocide suspect...
Way to Go, Obama
American citizens residing abroad or visiting foreign countries periodically receive warnings from the State Department about areas we should avoid. Those of us living in...
US Ambassador to Israel: ‘History Will Be Kinder’ to Obama-Netanyahu Relationship (INTERVIEW)
JNS.org - A day before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Barack Obama met at the White House earlier in the week, I shared the “Press Stage”...
Obama Once Again Silent on Palestinian Incitement
Two weeks ago, the Obama administration publicly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for incitement against Palestinians. What had Netanyahu done to deserve this? In a speech...
