Chemi Shalev

Suspect with links to Ku Klux Klan approached Albany synagogue and Jewish group to help in bizarre plot to build 'Hiroshima on a light switch.' ABC News: One of the targets – Obama.

After Obama and Kerry, former president’s speech is third installment of U.S. 'emergency intervention' to divert 'startup nation' from its Titanic course.

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Ahmadinejad’s exit removes most potent rallying cry among U.S. Jews: his vile Holocaust denial. Israel’s party-pooping may be unbecoming, but Rowhani’s past statements on nuclear goals warrant U.S. caution.

In advance of meeting with his U.S. counterpart, defense minister claims Palestinians already enjoy 'political independence.' Ya'alon also calls for 'political stomach' by U.S. and others to 'go all the way' against Iran, describes Syrian conflict as insolvable.

Yityish 'Titi' Aynaw’s statuesque beauty, coupled with her good sense and self-confidence, make her a potential hasbara blockbuster. In Harlem, they prayed for her success in the Miss Universe contest.

Enduring fascination with Nazis and the Holocaust fuels hope that Rosenberg’s 'long-lost' reflections may shed new light on widely researched Third Reich.

If the Boston Marathon bombers had been linked to Al-Qaida or had killed 30 or 300 Americans, people would now be blasting the NSA for not spying nearly enough.

Right-wing 'Kosher Sex' rabbi continues campaign countering Jewish criticism of President Obama’s pick for America's UN envoy designate. 'I take my yarmulke off to Obama,' he writes.

Both appointments strengthen the hand of 'liberal interventionists' in U.S. policy, but also the consensus that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is central to entire Middle East.

Short, decade-old clip, which she has since disavowed, presents Obama's pick for UN ambassador as being against U.S. aid to Israel and for an imposed solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The Kerry and Obama speeches are a one-two punch for American peacemaking. The two are the dynamic duo for their fans, but Tweedledum and Tweedledee to their critics. And Kerry’s attempt to enlist U.S. Jews is unprecedented.

Those who believe the Israeli-Palestinian status quo is sustainable and that the separation fence will bring security to Israel are 'lulling themselves into a delusion,' U.S. secretary of state tells American Jewish Committee.

The Jewish senator's 1988 letter questioning Israeli positions earned him 'venomous response,' despite his long record of Jewish activity and philanthropy.

Held under heightened security measures, the annual parade reflected the growing presence of Orthodox groups among Israel supporters, and the gradual erosion of identification among others.

Judging by his warm reception at a Jewish debate in Brooklyn, Weiner’s notoriety and chutzpah may combine to make him a formidable contender in the Democratic race for New York mayor.

Nasrallah’s gamble on Assad’s behalf could tilt Israel to support rebels, but Russian S-300s could be dangerous game-changer, for everyone.

After 12 years in the trenches of the 'war on terror', the American president tells Israel the U.S. is pulling out, symbolically at least. And that he intends to pursue peace with the Palestinians.

The cynical know-it-alls in Jerusalem and Ramallah are united in their disdain for the naively persistent Secretary of State. I know who I’m rooting for.

Israel is no South Africa, but boycotts spark similar public reactions. The more Hawking is condemned, the more severe the repercussions will be.

The Middle East is boiling, Israelis are otherwise engaged and the recent Arab League formula proves that time is on our side anyway.

Damascus bombings highlight perception that Obama is walking away from red line that he drew in the Syrian sand. But if he acts and things go wrong, Israel will share the blame.

Lawrence Wilkerson, former chief of staff to Secretary of State Colin Powell, says Israel may have conducted 'false flag' operation. Describes its government as inept and Netanyahu as 'clueless.'

The Law of Unintended Consequences reigns supreme in the Middle East, and usually for the worse. An attack on Syria might be the wrong thing to do for the right reasons.

Former Intel Chief Yadlin: United States should 'fly B-2 to Gulf to show its determination to use force if necessary.'

The Republican's unconditional support for Israel is undoubtedly gratifying for many Jewish voters, but in the long run, it could do more harm than good.