May 17, 2013

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on May 17, 2013

May 16, 2013

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on May 16, 2013

Confidence in Obama, Support for WOW: 3 Comments on 2 Polls

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on May 12, 2013

May 10, 2013

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on May 10, 2013

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.

What Americans Really Think About Syria, Part 2

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on May 6, 2013

“You Shall Not Stand Idly By?” America and Syria – What to Do?

By Rabbi John Rosove
Published on May 5, 2013

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.

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

By Danny Groner
Published on May 2, 2013

May 2, 2013

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on May 2, 2013

Over the line

By Steve Greenberg
Published on May 1, 2013

Editorial cartoon

May 1, 2013

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on May 1, 2013

Thinking Methodically About Syria, Red Lines and Chemicals

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on April 29, 2013

Can’t we all just not get along?

By Marty Kaplan
Published on April 29, 2013

Maybe the problem with Washington isn’t that there’s too little comity – there’s too much.

White House: U.S. intelligence community believes Syria used chemical weapons

Published on April 26, 2013

The U.S. intelligence community believes Syria used chemical weapons on anti-government rebels.

Hagel’s Message: There’s No Daylight (Between Him and Obama)

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on April 22, 2013

April 19, 2013

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on April 19, 2013

Post-Visit Israeli Opinion of Obama: Better but Far From Great

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on April 11, 2013

Gordon, Schulman appointed to U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council

Published on April 10, 2013

Rabbi Samuel N. Gordon and Maureen Schulman are the newest members of the U. S. Holocaust Memorial Council.

April 10, 2013

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on April 10, 2013

April 9, 2013

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on April 9, 2013

April 5, 2013

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on April 5, 2013

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."

April 4, 2013

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on April 4, 2013

Obama’s Big Brain Map

By Beit T'shuvah
Published on April 3, 2013

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

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on April 3, 2013

Poll: Big drop in Israelis who see Obama as pro-Palestinian

Published on March 29, 2013

The number of Israelis who view President Obama as pro-Palestinian dropped by 20 percent following his first presidential visit to Israel, according to a new poll.

This week from Israel

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on March 25, 2013

Five Quick Notes on Politics and Passover Before the Seder

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on March 25, 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.

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.

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

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on March 21, 2013

Obama’s tightrope walk

By Steve Greenberg
Published on March 21, 2013

Editorial cartoon

Obama’s More Important Audience: Israel’s Neighbors

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on March 21, 2013

Islamist group says it fired rockets at Israel from Gaza

Published on March 21, 2013

A small Islamist group claimed responsibility for firing rockets on Thursday at an Israeli border town from the Gaza Strip during U.S. President Barack Obama's visit to the region.

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".

Palestinians vent frustration at brief Obama visit

Published on March 21, 2013

Palestinian protesters raised their hands and tried to wave away the helicopter that brought U.S. President Barack Obama to the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Thursday, accusing him of siding with Israel.

March 21, 2013

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on March 21, 2013

Gaza rockets hit southern Israel town cited by Obama

Published on March 21, 2013

Two rockets fired from the Gaza Strip landed on Thursday in a southern Israeli border town that U.S. President Barack Obama mentioned in a speech on his arrival in Israel a day earlier.

“I’m not interested in nuance!” House Member on Israel-Palestinian Conflict

By Rabbi John Rosove
Published on March 20, 2013

Obama’s visit to Israel: a new kind of hope

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on March 20, 2013

New Approach Please

By Ariel Blumenthal
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.

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.

March 19, 2013

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on March 19, 2013

Israel to request U.S. support for strike on potential Syrian weapons transfers

Published on March 18, 2013

Israel will ask President Obama for U.S. support should Israel strike a Syrian weapons convoy bound for Hezbollah.

March 18, 2013

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on March 18, 2013

New Israel housing minister pledges more settlement building

Published on March 18, 2013

Israel's new housing minister said on Sunday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's incoming cabinet would keep expanding Jewish settlements to the same extent as his previous government.

Obama will tell Israelis: take Arab opinion into account

Published on March 15, 2013

President Obama plans to talk in Jerusalem about how Israel needs to do a better job of taking Arab public opinion into account, an Obama adviser said.

First Miss Israel of Ethiopian descent to dine with Obama

Published on March 14, 2013

Yityish Aynaw, the first Miss Israel of Ethiopian descent, has been invited to meet President Obama at a dinner hosted by President Shimon Peres.

Netanyahu clinches coalition deals

Published on March 14, 2013

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clinched deals for a coalition government on Thursday reflecting a shift to the center in Israel and a domestic agenda that has shunted peacemaking with Palestinians to the sidelines.

March 14, 2013

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on March 14, 2013

This week in power: Obama plans, Egypt movie ban, Brooks column, SXSW

By Danny Groner
Published on March 14, 2013

The Two Schools of Healthcare

By Shmully Schwartz
Published on March 13, 2013