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Netanyahu Stuns, Forges New Government

Tue, 08 May 2012 06:52:36 CDT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled a revamped coalition government today, forming a broad alliance with the chief opposition party that could free his hand to take bold action on peace with the Palestinians and decide whether to attack Iran. In a stunning reversal, Netanyahu called off plans to hold...

Mitt and 'Bibi': Closer Than You Might Think

Neal Colgrass — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 16:05:17 CDT

Mitt Romney has a close ally in the Middle East—so close that the GOP contender defers to him on issues, chats with him in near-shorthand, and once offered him his Rolodex, the New York Times reports. Romney's friendship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dates back to the 1970s,...

Bomb Iran? It's No Debate at All

Mark Russell — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 07:55:30 CDT

You might think from newspaper editorials and Sunday morning talk shows that a debate was raging over whether Israel should strike Iran's nuclear facilities. In fact, there is not—no credible security expert thinks it is a good idea, writes Nicholas Kristof in the New York Times . “Unless you’re so...

Again, Obama Caves to Israel

Kevin Spak — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:30:00 CDT

President Obama hosted Benjamin Netanyahu last week, and unlike Bibi's last visit—a disaster for Obama—this one went well, with Netanyahu seemingly embracing the president. But that harmony came at the cost of Obama's principles on Israel, says Peter Beinart of Newsweek , in a modified excerpt from his new...

Netanyahu to Obama: No Iran Hit Planned. Yet.

Kevin Spak — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:53:42 CST

The US and Israel still don't quite see eye to eye on Iran, but Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the White House yesterday managed to reassure both sides. American officials emerged saying President Obama's tougher rhetoric had eased pressure on Israel to attack, the Wall Street Journal reports. In their closed-door...

Netanyahu to Obama: 'We Are You, and You Are Us'

Kevin Spak — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:09:26 CST

President Obama and Benjamin Netanyahu tried to project an image of unity today as the president welcomed his Israeli counterpart to the Oval Office. Speaking to reporters before their closed-door meeting, Obama said, "The United States will always have Israel's back," echoing his AIPAC speech. Netanyahu, meanwhile, thanked the president...

Jewish Vote Riding on Obama AIPAC Speech

Mark Russell — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 08:59:03 CST

With Republicans hammering President Obama on Israel, his shaky relationship with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the looming threat of Iran's nuclear program, Obama's AIPAC speech this morning could be a "a pivotal moment" for keeping the Jewish vote heading into this fall's election, says the Hill . “The feeling...

Obama on Iran: 'I Don't Bluff'

John Johnson — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:27:05 CST

President Obama meets with Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to talk about Iran's nukes, and he's apparently going to lay out a straightforward message: Israel should not attack Iran, but the US will do so if Tehran keeps moving forward with its nuclear program. Those are two main points coming out...

Israel: We Will Attack Iran Without Warning US

Kevin Spak — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 07:48:31 CST

Benjamin Netanyahu and Ehud Barak have been quietly telling every American official who visits Israel the same thing: When Israel strikes Iran, it won't warn the US first, a US intelligence official tells the AP . In part, that's a courtesy; Israel believes keeping the US in the dark will minimize...