Kerry praises Netanyahu’s ‘seriousness’ on peace

Published on May 23, 2013

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his “seriousness” in finding ways to restart the peace process.

Russia’s Putin warns against aggravating Syria crisis

Published on May 14, 2013

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday it was important to avoid actions that might aggravate Syria's civil war, a veiled warning against foreign military intervention or arming anti-government forces.

May 8, 2013

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on May 8, 2013

Report: Netanyahu promised Kerry to put ‘hold’ on settlement construction

Published on May 7, 2013

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry that he would put a hold on construction in West Bank settlements until mid-June.

May 7, 2013

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on May 7, 2013

Russia, China express alarm after Israel hits Syria

Published on May 6, 2013

Russia and China expressed alarm on Monday over the regional repercussions of two Israeli air raids on Syria, while Israel played down strikes which its officials said targeted Iranian missiles bound for Lebanese Hezbollah militants.

Israel to Assad: Air strikes did not aim to help Syria rebels

Published on May 6, 2013

Israel sought to persuade Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Monday that its recent air strikes around Damascus did not aim to weaken him in the face of a more than two-year-old rebellion.

Israel did not warn U.S. on Syria attacks, U.S. official says

Published on May 6, 2013

Israel did not provide advance warning to the United States on its alleged Israeli airstrikes on Syria, a U.S. intelligence official said.

Israel strikes Syria, says its targeting Hezbollah arms

Published on May 5, 2013

Israeli jets devastated Syrian targets near Damascus on Sunday in a heavy overnight air raid that Western and Israeli officials called a new strike on Iranian missiles bound for Lebanon's Hezbollah.

7 Quick Comments on Israel’s Syria Bombings

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on May 5, 2013

Report: Israel rejects 1967 borders ‘precondition’

Published on May 3, 2013

Israeli Justice Minister Tzipi Livni, has reportedly refused to accept the 1967 border as the basis for a final Israeli-Palestinian border prior to negotiations.

Hamas rejects Arab League’s Israeli-Palestinian peace plan

Published on May 3, 2013

Islamist Hamas's leader in the Gaza Strip on Friday rejected a revised Middle East peace initiative put forward by the Arab League, saying outsiders could not decide the fate of the Palestinians.

May 3, 2013

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on May 3, 2013

Netanyahu says he would put peace deal to referendum

Published on May 2, 2013

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he would put any peace deal with the Palestinians to a referendum, raising expectations that direct negotiations might soon resume following a two-year stalemate.

This week in power: Drone, Sarin, WoW decision, BBC documentary

By Danny Groner
Published on May 2, 2013

Israeli officials welcome Arab League peace plan

Published on May 1, 2013

The Prime Minister's Office of Israel said it was ready to restart negotiations without preconditions after welcoming the Arab League's Middle East peace plan allowing for agreed-upon land swaps.

Thinking Methodically About Syria, Red Lines and Chemicals

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on April 29, 2013

Israel’s security cabinet meets on Syria

Published on April 29, 2013

Israel's security cabinet met to discuss the situation in Syria.

Israel shoots down drone from Lebanon, Israeli Military says

Published on April 25, 2013

An Israeli fighter plane shot down a drone from Lebanon over the Mediterranean sea on Thursday as it was approaching the Israeli coast, the military said.

April 23, 2013

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on April 23, 2013

Israel observes Memorial Day with siren, ceremonies

Published on April 15, 2013

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said during a national memorial ceremony for Israel's fallen soldiers that no one will succeed in destroying Israel.

Asking Netanyahu for a Down Payment on the Kotel Deal

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on April 14, 2013

Kerry, Netanyahu meet in Jerusalem to discuss restarting peace talks

Published on April 9, 2013

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Jerusalem to discuss restarting negotiations with the Palestinians.

Injured Turks will sue Israeli soldiers despite Bibi’s apology

Published on April 9, 2013

Turkish nationals injured in Israel's raid on the Mavi Marmara said they will sue Israeli soldiers and their commanders despite Israel's apology.

Russian Jews urge Netanyahu to ignore U.S. Jews’ call for ceding land

Published on April 9, 2013

One hundred Russian Jewish notables urged Benjamin Netanyahu to ignore recent pleas by American Jews calling on the Israeli prime minister to cede land for peace.

Yom HaShoah in Israel [SLIDESHOW]

Published on April 8, 2013

Ceremony at Yad Vashem

Israel stops to remember victims of Holocaust

Published on April 8, 2013

Israel came to a standstill as a siren sounded for two minutes in memory of the victims of the Holocaust.

Hatred of Jews remains strong, Netanyahu and Peres tell Yom Hashoah rite

Published on April 8, 2013

The hatred of Jews is still strong more than 70 years after the Holocaust began, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Shimon Peres said at the national Yom Hashoah ceremony at Yad Vashem.

Three Answers to Three Questions on Yesterday’s Post

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on April 4, 2013

Jewish leaders urge Netanyahu to work with Obama on peace

Published on April 4, 2013

More than one hundred U.S. Jewish leaders urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to make clear "Israel’s readiness to make painful territorial sacrifices for the sake of peace."

Why Israel Isn’t More Thrilled About the Death of the ‘Settlement Freeze’

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on April 3, 2013

Path to peace: J Street

Published on March 28, 2013

Opponents of J Street consistently argue that our positions are somehow radical, strange and way out of the Israeli or American-Jewish mainstream.

Path to peace: StandWithUs

Published on March 28, 2013

On Monday evening, March 11, I had a public discussion with Jeremy Ben-Ami, founder and president of J Street, at Temple Isaiah in Los Angeles. The topics included how American Jews should approach pro-Israel advocacy, whether peace is currently attainable between Israel and Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas, and what American Jews can do to help the two sides reach an agreement.

This week in power: Obama recap, Flotilla apology, Twitter suit, Passover message

By Danny Groner
Published on March 28, 2013

Why peace with Abbas and Hamas is worse than occupation

By Mark Paredes
Published on March 24, 2013

Analysis: Obama scores unexpected successes on Middle East trip

Published on March 22, 2013

U.S. President Barack Obama flew out of Israel in a duststorm on Friday, leaving behind a trail of symbolic gestures and fine oratory that should help preserve the status quo at a time of regional upheaval.

Turkey says Israel has relaxed restrictions on imports to Palestinian areas

Published on March 22, 2013

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his Turkish counterpart on Friday that Israel had "substantially" lifted restrictions on the entry of civilian goods into the Palestinian territories, Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's office said.

Obama brokers Israel-Turkey rapprochement

Published on March 22, 2013

Israel apologized to Turkey on Friday for killing nine Turkish citizens in a 2010 naval raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla and both feuding U.S. allies agreed to normalize relations in a surprise breakthrough announced by U.S. President Barack Obama.

Israel, Turkey to normalize ties after Israeli apology for 2010 flotilla raid

Published on March 22, 2013

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to normalize relations after Netanyahu apologized and agreed to compensation for the 2010 Israeli raid on a Turkish-flagged ship that left nine Turks dead.

A Recap of Obama’s Visit: Quick Headlines, Measured Perspective, Exclusive Numbers

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on March 22, 2013

Excitement, hope and the rhetorical art- experiences from Obama’s speech

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on March 21, 2013

Obama’s More Important Audience: Israel’s Neighbors

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on March 21, 2013

In Ramallah, Obama implies settlement freeze not needed

Published on March 21, 2013

President Obama implied during a news conference in Ramallah that a settlement freeze should not be a precondition for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.

This week in power: Obama arrives, New pope, Pollard fight, Passover preview

By Danny Groner
Published on March 21, 2013

Obama: Israeli settlement building not constructive to peace

Published on March 21, 2013

U.S. President Barack Obama said on Thursday he had told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that continued Jewish settlement activity was not constructive and did not "advance the cause of peace".

March 21, 2013

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on March 21, 2013

New Approach Please

By Ariel Blumenthal
Published on March 20, 2013

Bibibibibibibibibi: Obama’s Trip, Day-One in 543 Words

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on March 20, 2013

Obama, Netanyahu trade banter as they tread a new ‘red line’

Published on March 20, 2013

Differences between U.S. President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over setting a "red line" for Iran's nuclear project were never a joking matter.

Obama in Israel [SLIDESHOW]

Published on March 20, 2013

U.S. President Barack Obama arrived in Israel on Wednesday, March 20. He was greeted by an official welcoming ceremony at Ben Gurion International Airport.

Obama says U.S. firm in commitment to Israel’s security [VIDEO/SLIDESHOW]

Published on March 20, 2013

U.S. President Barack Obama said at the start of his first official visit to Israel on Wednesday that the U.S. commitment to the security of the Jewish state was rock solid and that peace must come to the Holy Land.

Air Force One lands in Israel

Published on March 20, 2013

Air Force One has touched down in Israel.

Obamas to receive unique Israel gifts

Published on March 19, 2013

President Obama is set to receive some unique gifts during his visit to Israel.

Poll: Israelis warming up, slightly, to Obama on eve of visit

Published on March 19, 2013

Israelis are warming up to Barack Obama, but only slightly, according to a new opinion poll published on the eve of the U.S. president's visit to Israel.

With Islamic groups replacing traditional foes, Israel faces long-term instability on its borders

Published on March 19, 2013

Three weeks ago, militants in Gaza landed a rocket near the Israeli city of Ashkelon.

March 19, 2013

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on March 19, 2013

Israel’s Knesset approves new government

Published on March 18, 2013

Israel's Knesset approved the country's 33rd government.

Netanyahu introduces new government during Knesset session

Published on March 18, 2013

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu introduced his new government during a Knesset plenum session.

Netanyahu brings new gov’t to Peres, taps Ya’alon for defense

Published on March 18, 2013

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told President Shimon Peres that he formed a government coalition.

March 18, 2013

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on March 18, 2013