Is Obama in Trouble Because of Israel (Again)?

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on April 23, 2013

Letters to the Editor: Doheny Meat Scandal, Newsweek’s list, Obama’s speech

Published on April 10, 2013

Much has been written and spoken about the Doheny Meat scandal. I have not seen or heard anything regarding gratitude to Eric Agaki for his efforts in exposing the facts.

Rocket fired from Gaza at Israel as second rocket discovered in Sderot preschool

Published on April 2, 2013

A mortar rocket was fired from Gaza at Israel, while a partially exploded Kassam rocket was discovered in an Israeli preschool.

Put yourself in their shoes

By Steve Greenberg
Published on March 28, 2013

Editorial Cartoon

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 tells Israelis settlement activity hurts peace prospects

Published on March 21, 2013

In a keynote speech to Israeli students, U.S. President Barack Obama said on Thursday that continued settlement activity was "counterproductive" to peace, adding that the Palestinians had a right to self-determination.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

By Noga Gur-Arieh
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.

More than 500 journalists cover Obama’s Israel visit, only small number will attend events

Published on March 20, 2013

Israel’s Government Press Office is working overtime. At Ben Gurion International Airport, a special counter has been set up to issue temporary press cards to the 300 journalists flying in.

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.

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.

Miss Israel misses U.S. event due to visa restrictions

Published on March 19, 2013

Yityish Aynaw may have a meeting set up with President Barack Obama when he travels to Israel later this week, but getting one with a U.S. embassy employee in Tel Aviv is a more difficult task.

Palestinians vandalize Obama billboard

Published on March 18, 2013

Palestinians in Bethlehem vandalized a billboard bearing the image of President Obama.

1,600 participate in Facebook contest for Obama speech

Published on March 15, 2013

More than 1,600 Israelis submitted slogans to a U.S. embassy contest for tickets to President Obama's speech in Jerusalem.

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.

U.S. embassy denies Obama boycott of Ariel University students

Published on March 14, 2013

The U.S. Embassy in Israel denied a report that students from a West Bank university were being barred from President Obama's scheduled speech in Jerusalem.

App to track Obama’s Israel visit

Published on March 11, 2013

Israel's Prime Minister's Office launched an app to follow President Obama's visit in real time.

Netanyahu sets meeting to request extension in forming government

Published on February 28, 2013

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with President Shimon Peres to request an extension in forming a government.