Keith Ellison: The Wrong Man at the Wrong Time

Keith Ellison’s appointment as head of the DNC would be a self-inflicted wound on the Democratic Party at this critical time in its history.
Fake News Sites Continue False Claim about the Iran Nuke Deal

On cue, The Washington Post recently published a story citing anonymous sources that claimed the fake news was the product of Russian propaganda.
Senate Renews Iran Sanctions Law, Leaving Door Open For Trump

The US Senate voted unanimously on Thursday to extend the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) for ten years, leaving the option open fro President elect Donald Trump to reinstate sanctions against Iran if it violates the deal concerning its nuclear program.
Obama Vetoes Jerusalem Embassy for Last Time

Citing security concerns, US President Barack Obama vetoed for final time the law to move the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Trump Win Prompts Obama to Give Up on UN-Led Israel Solution

Obama has “nearly ruled out” any lame-duck efforts to push a negotiation framework on Israel through the UN, and US officials say this is largely due to Donald Trump’s unexpected victory.
What You Hear Ain’t What You Get

There’s a lot more noise than meaningful action in politics.
Netanyahu Calls on Obama to Refrain From “Drastic” Lame Duck Changes in Israel Policy

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on US President Barack Obama Monday not to make any “drastic” changes to long-standing American policy vis-à-vis Israel during the last weeks of his administration.
The ADL’s New Bedfellows

It is the responsibility of the segment of the community that understands “Jewish” is not a synonym of “leftist” to oppose the ADL and its backers.
Obama Attempts to Distort His Legacy

Another part of his legacy is that Obama has left the Democrat Party in disarray.
Iran, Hamas and the Dance of Death

The Iranians and Hamas are exploiting the final days of the Obama Administration to restore their relations and pave the way for Tehran to step up its meddling in the internal affairs of the Palestinians in particular and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in general.