U.S. president says administration is promoting Israeli-Palestinian peace process in attempt to 'reshape attitudes' in the Middle East.
by Reuters and The Associated Press 2 comments
Due to the lack of U.S. policy on Syria, encouraging a negotiated solution between Assad and the rebels now appears to be the West's least dangerous course of action.
by Zvi Bar'el 16 comments
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a letter of condolence to President Obama on Tuesday morning in the wake of the tornado.
by JTA 0 comments
The State Department announced the appointment the same day it released its 2012 report on religious freedom that recorded a 'continued global increase in anti-Semitism.'
by JTA 2 comments
John Brennan met with Defense Minister Ya'alon; the Defense Ministry did not provide details of the meeting; Russian FM Lavrov says Russia plans to go ahead with sale of missile defense systems to Syria.
by Amos Harel 9 comments
In joint White House press conference, President Obama cites need for further evidence before making Syria decision; Erdogan: Turkey in 'full consensus' with U.S. on need to end Syria bloodshed.
by Jack Khoury and Reuters 10 comments
Competing interests undermine attempts to convene a global summit on Syria and make military intervention increasingly unlikely.
by Zvi Bar'el 8 comments
The ouster of Acting Commissioner Steven Miller came five days after an IRS supervisor publicly revealed that agents had improperly scrutinized certain groups, including Tea Party members, for tax exempt status.
by The Associated Press and Haaretz 2 comments
At Washington meeting this week, Erdogan, Obama to discuss evidence of chemical weapons use, Israel relations, Iraq energy also on agenda.
by Reuters 0 comments
