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A View from Israel: A presidents folly

admin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:33:38 +0000

Yes, the US has repeatedly vetoed anti-Israel resolutions at the UN. But Israel should not be viewing that as a favor from Obama.

Obama vows support for Israel – Jerusalem Post

admin — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 08:31:08 +0000

New York Times (blog)
Obama vows support for Israel
Jerusalem Post
US President Barack Obama courted Jewish voters and defended himself against attacks on his Israel policy from Republican presidential challengers, in a fiery keynote address to the Union for Reform Judaism outside Washington, DC on Friday. …
Obama defends Israel policy in speech to Jewish groupWashington Post
Obama to Barak: Military cooperation never been strongerYnetnews
Obama Responds to Republican Criticisms on Support for IsraelVoice of America
New York Times (blog)

Obama, pushing back at Republicans, defends Israel

admin — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:19:38 +0000

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama assured Jewish voters on Friday he remains committed to Israel’s security and a two-state solution with the Palestinians as he defended himself against attacks on his policy from Republican presidential challengers. Obama, who has been criticized by Republicans and some in the American Jewish community for being too tough on a close ally, insisted …

Obama, pushing back at Republicans, vows support for Israel

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:24:44 +0000

Obama defends Israel policy in speech to Jewish group

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:05:00 +0000

President Obama delivered an impassioned defense of his policy toward Israel in an appearance Friday before a conference of progressive Jews, tacitly scolding his Republican rivals for characterizing his support for the Jewish state as uncertain. ‘

Hometownstations.com-WLIO- Lima, OH News Weather SportsPro-Israel lobby backs sanctions on Iran bank

admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:35:06 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) – The powerful pro-Israel lobby is backing tough sanctions on Iran’s Central Bank as Congress wrestles with an Obama administration request to ease the impact of the penalties.

GQ places Obama among “25 Least Influential People Alive”

admin — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 09:19:13 +0000

In 2008 GQ proclaimed Obama the “Man of the Year,” in 2009 the magazine named him “Leader of the Year,” but now, in 2011 they’ve listed him among the “25 Least Influential People” in the world. In company with Obama is Hosni Mubarak, the ousted leader of Egypt. H/T The Blaze

US Treasury to brief Israel on Iran pressure

admin — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:58:07 +0000

1,000s call White House to request Pollards release

admin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:13:27 +0000

Int’l campaign for Israeli agent’s release puts out ads asking supporters to urge Obama to commute his sentence on 26th anniversary of his arrest.

Israel PM a Liar, Sarkozy Tells Obama on Open Mic

admin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:25:38 +0000

French President Sarkozy called Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu a liar in a conversation with President Obama caught on an open mic at last week’s G-20 summit.