Natasha Mozgovaya

The president reaffirmed U.S.-Israel ties, rejected the mantle of Mideast peace revolutionary, stood his ground on the key issues, and invited Netanyahu's response.

U.S. president clarifies his Mideast vision for Israel, Palestine borders not identical to June 4, 1967 lines.

Leftist activists call for Palestinian right of return, say U.S. must reduce the pro-Israel lobby's influence.

Obama is scheduled to speak Sunday at the AIPAC conference in Washington, where he is expected to try to stave off deterioration in U.S.-Israeli relations.

The official said Obama presented his vision as a way of getting started, and of avoiding a repeat in September of the situation in February when the UN Security Council voted on the condemnation of settlements and the U.S. vetoed the resolution.

Numerous U.S. politicians on both sides of the aisle expressed concerns over U.S. President Barack Obama's call for Middle East peace negotiations to be based on the 1967 borders.

It seems the U.S. president has changed his approach to discussing the United States' Middle East policy since his last speech, which he presented in Cairo in 1999.

In an interview with Haaretz, a senior U.S. official says Netanyahu's reaction to Obama's Mideast speech may lead to a situation in which 187 countries vote for the recognition of a Palestinian state at the General Assembly and two oppose.

Netanyahu aide says talks went better than the PM had anticipated; U.S. Press Secretary Jay Carney says length of closed meeting 'indication of how productive and constructive' talks between U.S. president and PM were.

In broad Mideast policy speech, Obama says unilateral moves won't lead to peace accord, and acknowledges that Israeli-Palestinian peace talks are more difficult due to Fatah-Hamas unity.

Republican Senator Mark Kirk expresses concern over Obama's decision to alter U.S. policy regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, says Israel needs must outweigh Palestinian calls for 1967 borders.

In major Mideast policy speech, U.S. president says U.S. opposes Palestinian action against Israel at UN; Obama also says Syria's Assad must lead transition to democracy or 'get out of the way.'

U.S. President set to outline new Middle East strategy meant to seize 'window of opportunity' after killing of bin Laden; administration officials say Obama expected to offer aid toward economic reform, democratization.

Move comes after Syrian President admitted security forces had made mistakes in the handling of persistent popular unrest sweeping parts of the country.

Congressman Cantor calls on U.S. to oppose Hamas-Fatah unity; 'Israel's security goes hand in hand with U.S. security in the Middle East'.

Obama appointed Mitchell, famed for his success in mediating the Northern Ireland peace process under Clinton, on his second day in office, creating great expectations for a dramatic American move in the peace talks.

Obama taps Mitchell deputy as replacement after Mitchell says his two-year stint has come to an end.

Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren talks of the special connection between the two countries at a party to celebrate 63 years of Israeli independence.

36 members of the U.S. House sign letter addressed to Turkish PM urging him to stop another attempt 'to provoke a confrontation with Israel.'

Head of Simon Wiesenthal Center says trial of former Sobibor camp guard could pave the way for additional Holocaust trials in Germany; World Jewish Congress president welcomes verdict, saying 'justice has been done'.

U.S. President sends holiday greetings as he prepares to engage in new round of Mideast diplomacy with upcoming meetings with Prime Minister Netanyahu and Jordanian King Abdullah.

State department deputy spokesman Mark Toner says the U.S. is waiting to see how the Hamas-Fatah reconciliation deal will pan out before making decisions.

'Jewish Americans have dedicated their innovation, creativity, and hearts to the greater good, contributing scientific accomplishments, pioneering works of literature and musical genius, and performing distinguished service in our Nation's military,' Obama says.

Fadi Elsalameen, a Hebron native, educated in the United States, receiving his MA at Johns Hopkins University, feels more at home in Hebron where he has gotten full scholarships to university for 30 boys and girls.

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wishes Israel well for Independence Day, showing faith in U.S.-Israel ties, stresses Israel's security is top priority; U.S. committed to 'comprehensive peace' for Israel and its neighbors.