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Cleveland kidnappings: We must be our brother’s keeper
The exterior of the house where three women who had disappeared as teenagers approximately ten years ago were found alive on May 7 in Cleveland, Ohio. Photo by Pugliano/Getty Images
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Palestinians mark Nakba with West Bank protests
Thousands of Palestinians in the West Bank marked the 65th anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel, which they call the “catastrophe,” with marches and protests.
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Filmmakers reveal magician’s secretive world
A British journalist recalls how she once sat down at a cafe with the legendary magician, author, historian, actor and, perhaps, the greatest sleight-of-hand artist on the planet in the documentary…
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7 Rules for Perfect Hummus
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Survivor: Irene Rosenberg
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“O for your kiss! For your love / More enticing than wine, / For your scent and sweet name – For all this they love you. Take me away to…
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What would my Israeli grandmother think?
When I hear about the latest events in Israel – the air strikes on weapons facilities in Syria, the flare-ups over women donning prayer shawls at the Western Wall –…
A hot topic, a great panel, and chance to learn and discuss—immigration at issue
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State 194: A Documentary About Palestine
Opening this weekend at Laemmle’s Music Hall 3 is a very hot-button new documentary called State 194, which follows the recent history of Palestine. Many will approach this film with…
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May 10, 2013
Israel did not warn U.S. on Syria attacks, U.S. official says
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
“You Shall Not Stand Idly By?” America and Syria – What to Do?
7 Quick Comments on Israel’s Syria Bombings
Report: Israel rejects 1967 borders ‘precondition’
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
May 2, 2013
Over the line
Editorial cartoon
May 1, 2013
Thinking Methodically About Syria, Red Lines and Chemicals
Can’t we all just not get along?
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
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)
April 19, 2013
Post-Visit Israeli Opinion of Obama: Better but Far From Great
Gordon, Schulman appointed to U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council
Rabbi Samuel N. Gordon and Maureen Schulman are the newest members of the U. S. Holocaust Memorial Council.
April 10, 2013
April 9, 2013
April 5, 2013
Three Answers to Three Questions on Yesterday’s Post
Jewish leaders urge Netanyahu to work with Obama on peace
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
Obama’s Big Brain Map
Why Israel Isn’t More Thrilled About the Death of the ‘Settlement Freeze’
Poll: Big drop in Israelis who see Obama as pro-Palestinian
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
Five Quick Notes on Politics and Passover Before the Seder
Why peace with Abbas and Hamas is worse than occupation
Analysis: Obama scores unexpected successes on Middle East trip
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
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
Obama’s tightrope walk
Editorial cartoon
Obama’s More Important Audience: Israel’s Neighbors
Islamist group says it fired rockets at Israel from Gaza
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
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
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
Gaza rockets hit southern Israel town cited by Obama
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
Obama’s visit to Israel: a new kind of hope
New Approach Please
Obama, Netanyahu trade banter as they tread a new ‘red line’
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]
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
Air Force One has touched down in Israel.
Obamas to receive unique Israel gifts
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
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
Israel to request U.S. support for strike on potential Syrian weapons transfers
Israel will ask President Obama for U.S. support should Israel strike a Syrian weapons convoy bound for Hezbollah.
March 18, 2013
New Israel housing minister pledges more settlement building
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
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
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
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
This week in power: Obama plans, Egypt movie ban, Brooks column, SXSW
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