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

By Rabbi John Rosove
Published on May 5, 2013

April 2, 2013

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on April 2, 2013

U.S. slams UNHRC for ‘disproportionate’ Israel focus

Published on March 19, 2013

The Obama administration refused to participate in a U.N. Human Rights Council meeting on Israeli settlements and slammed the body for its "disproportionate" focus on Israel.

Obama administration sanctions Greek magnate

Published on March 15, 2013

The Obama administration sanctioned a Greek shipping magnate, saying he had helped Iran defy sanctions by providing cover for its oil trade.

Shtetl, Bagel, Hagel

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on December 19, 2012

U.S. should heed call for a clear Iranian red line

Published on October 2, 2012

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a persuasive case at the United Nations General Assembly Thursday for a clear red line to ward off Iran’s nuclear weapons program. Time is running out and the United States should listen to the Israeli leader and draw a clear line for Tehran.

Hiding Israel

By David Suissa
Published on August 8, 2012

There are two ways to look at the Obama administration’s decision to exclude Israel from its global anti-terrorism initiative. If you recall, when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton traveled to Istanbul last month to convene the Global Counterterrorism Forum, the group of invitees included 29 countries and the European Union -- but not Israel.

Obama administration defends Human Rights Council record

Published on July 13, 2012

The Obama administration noted a recent reduction in U.N. Human Rights Council actions targeting Israel in defending its decision to rejoin the body.

Incredible Tribute to Leslie Sabo, a"h, Vietnam War Hero

By Rabbi Asher Lopatin
Published on May 17, 2012

Obama administration to ask for more Iron Dome funds

Published on March 27, 2012

The Obama administration plans to ask Congress to fund additions to Israel’s Iron Dome defense system.

U.S. intelligence official: Israel will not warn U.S. on Iran strike

Published on February 28, 2012

Israeli officials will not warn the United States if they decide to attack Iran's nuclear infrastructure, according to a report citing an unnamed U.S. intelligence official.

U.S. scrambles to keep Palestinian aid flowing

Published on October 3, 2011

The Obama administration is lobbying Congress to unblock $200 million in aid for the Palestinian Authority that was frozen due to its bid for U.N. recognition of statehood over U.S. and Israeli objections.

U.S. drops Ofer Bros. from sanctions list

Published on September 13, 2011

The Obama administration lifted sanctions on an Israeli shipping firm it had charged with dealing with Iran.

Obama administration would veto statehood bid

Published on September 8, 2011

The Obama administration said unequivocally it would veto any U.N. Security Council resolution recognizing Palestinian statehood.

U.S. pressing Israel, Turkey to reconcile

Published on September 7, 2011

The Obama administration is pressing Israel and Turkey to renew reconciliation talks.

U.S. rips Hamas for blocking teens’ scholarships

Published on September 7, 2011

The Obama administration slammed Hamas for keeping Gaza high school students from traveling to the United States on a scholarship program.

Quartet to convene in DC on Monday

Published on July 8, 2011

The "Quartet" of entities guiding the Israeli-Arab peace processes is meeting next week amid signs that the Obama administration is pressing the Israelis and Palestinians back to peace talks.

U.S.: Direct talks on track, no deadline

Published on August 19, 2010

An Obama administration official said direct Israeli-Palestinian talks are on track, but would not set a time frame.

U.S. House extends Medicaid funding

Published on August 11, 2010

The U.S. House of Representatives approved the extension of vital Medicaid funding, which was a top priority of the Jewish community.