Obama: Israel Must End “Occupation,” Commit to Two-State Solution
US President Barack Obama called on the new Israeli government to show “a genuine commitment to a two-state solution” and end its occupation.
Knesset in Turmoil Over Netanyahu’s Bid to Expand Cabinet Size
After a five-month hiatus, Israel’s Knesset went back to work this week, and the first order of business was to undo the effects of a bill passed by the previous government.
Siding with the Victims of Aggression
The notion that a rape victim deserved to be raped because she was wearing a tight outfit lights up all our red lights.
Managing to Form a Coalition, Netanyahu Vows a “Strong, Stable Government”
Coming down to the wire, Israeli PM Netanyahu has successfully formed a coalition government with less than two hours to go before his deadline was set to expire.
Liberman Drops Political Bombshell, Joins Opposition Against Netanyahu
Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman has pulled his party from the new governing coalition in Israel, instead pooling the party’s support with the opposition.
Conversations with Liberals
I don’t know what to do about liberal American Jews.
The New Knesset’s National Paralysis List
The last few years in Israel have been witness to a longstanding argument over raising the country’s election threshold.
Kerry Says Nuclear Deal Will “Protect Israel” while Obama “Scrambling” to Placate Arab Allies
US Secretary of State John Kerry vowed Saturday that inspections to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear bomb would remain “forever.”
Jimmy Carter Cancels Trip to Gaza to Meet with Hamas
Former US President Jimmy Carter canceled a planned trip to Gaza to meet with Hamas officials on Thursday.
Raid on Iran
I was inspired after seeing the Israeli Air Force (IAF) jets put on their brilliant display this week for Israel Independence Day.