Analysis The Seeds of Trump’s Abandonment of Syrian Kurds Were Sown by Obama
Like the Democratic incumbent before him, President Donald Trump seems to believe that conflict is the natural state of things in the Middle East
Barack Obama
'Bibi-sitting' and Drones Out of Azerbaijan: Report Reveals How Close Israel Came to Striking Iran
Israel is currently considering a unilateral strike on Iran and was monitored by the U.S. as it spied on Tehran in the past, the New York Times reports
Another Leaked U.K. Memo Says Trump Axed Iran Deal Just to Spite Obama
U.K. police are hunting the culprits behind the leak — and, contentiously, warned journalists that publishing the documents 'could also constitute a criminal offence'
U.S. Will Work to Expel 'Every Last Iranian Boot' From Syria, Pompeo Says in Cairo
Secretary of state also says that while Hezbollah is a major presence in Lebanon, the U.S. will not accept this as the status quo
Analysis Trump and Obama May Be Complete Opposites — but Their Syria Policies Are Nearly Identical
The greatest concern should not be over the end of the relatively small-scale American presence in Syria, but over what Trump may still do on the international stage
Last Soviet President Gorbachev, World Leaders Eulogize George H.W. Bush
Bush held talks with Gorbachev before the Soviet Union collapse in 1991, signing a landmark arms control agreement that significantly cut both countries' nuclear arsenals ■ Netanyahu, Rivlin, Trump, Obama, May, Kuwaiti emir offer condolences
WATCH Michelle Obama: I Will Never Forgive Trump for Birther Conspiracies
In an interview with ABC News, former first lady opens up about conspiracies over Obama's birthplace, calling them 'crazy and mean-spirited' claims that could have put her family in danger
$6 Billion of Iranian Money: Why Israeli Firm Black Cube Really Went After Obama's Team
When it was revealed earlier this year that the commercial spy firm was targeting members of the Obama administration, it was assumed it was working for the Trump team. But official company documents leaked to Haaretz reveal a far more lucrative target – the seizure of Iranian cash worldwide
Police Investigating Suspicious Package Sent to Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Wasserman Schultz, a Jewish Congresswoman from Florida, was scheduled to appear at a fundraiser with Hilary Clinton Wednesday night; a package addressed to the Clintons was intercepted by police earlier that day
Analysis Obama’s Comeback Is Godsend for Democrats – but Golden Opportunity for Trump as Well
GOP could try to shift attention away from their scandal-plagued president by reviving the race-based hatred of his predecessor
WATCH Read the Full Text of George W. Bush's Eulogy for John McCain
Former President George W. Bush also shared a 'sweet' moment with Michelle Obama
WATCH Farrow on CNN: Israel's Black Cube Apparently Linked to Trump 'Echo Chamber' Memo Against Obama Aides
Black Cube denies claim, saying it 'does not get involved in politics, and has no relation whatsoever to the Trump administration'
Opinion The Bigger Missile Will Win
With a little less of Obama’s sophistication and a little more simplicity like that of Reagan and Trump, maybe the Middle East wouldn't be drowning in blood
Spying on Obama Officials: Source Says Israeli Black Cube Hired by Business Entity, Not Trump
Source refutes allegations that Trump associates hired the intelligence agency to snoop on aides who worked on the Iran nuclear deal
More Details on Israeli Spy Firm Black Cube's 'Ops Against ex-Obama Officials' Revealed
New Yorker details Black Cube's alleged efforts to send emails to the wives of Obama advisers Ben Rhodes and Colin Kahl via the same shell companies used on behalf of Harvey Weinstein ■ Black Cube yesterday denied any connection to Trump admin
Israeli Spy Firm Black Cube Denies Trump Aides Hired It to Discredit ex-Obama Officials
The private intelligence company, however, does not deny or confirm that it was hired by Harvey Weinstein in a separate case
Opinion Why the Passover Story Is a Jewish Rejection of 'Make America Great Again'
For American Jews, the message of the Exodus story - that justice overcomes the oppressive powers of the day, and that faith is not a demagogic return to the past - has rarely been so relevant
WATCH Joy Behar Apologizes to Christians After Mike Pence Urges Her to on Fox News
After private 'Jesus' apology to Mike Pence, Joy Behar in hot water for Farrakhan defense
Cold Hearted? Russian Company Sparks Ire by Naming Prune-flavored Ice Cream 'Poor Jews'
The ice cream cone is wrapped in an image of the Israeli flag
Fake Trumps! U.S. President Proves 'Yuge' Draw for Israelis Dressing Up at Purim
Anyone planning to buy a Trump mask this year could face disappointment as they are selling out across Israel. But before the news goes to Trump’s head, he should know who’s set to outsell him next year
Keith Ellison Attended Private Dinner With Iran’s President and Louis Farrakhan
New report reveals the deputy chair of the Democratic National Committee attended a private dinner in 2013 with Hassan Rouhani and the Nation of Islam leader who has long been accused of anti-Semitism
In U.S., Israel-Syria Border Clash Triggers New War Over Iran Nuclear Deal
Republicans and pro-Israel camp point finger at Obama for being soft on Iran and Syria, while Democrats blame Trump for decertifying Iran deal
Is Melania Trump Trolling Her Husband on Twitter by Following His Nemesis
Twitter activity comes amid rumors that Melania 'has been distant' from her husband in the wake of reports he paid off a porn star
Obama Says He Criticizes Settlements Out of Friendship to Israel: 'I'm Basically a Liberal Jew'
Speaking at a N.Y.C. synagogue, Obama said the situation in the West Bank could endanger Israel's existence as a Jewish and democratic state
Opinion The Undiplomatic Ex-diplomat: What in the World Has Happened to Michael Oren?
The Israeli deputy minister who now entertains conspiracy theories about Ahed Tamimi's family not being 'real' was once a respected historian and skillful diplomat. Something must have gone horribly wrong.
Analysis Trump’s First Year in the Middle East: Actually, Not That Bad
This U.S. administration has no real regional policy, but so far it’s no worse than his Obama and Bush's actual policies. And at least Trump has brought clarity
U.S. Attorney General Sessions Sets Up Hezbollah Investigation Team
Republicans have criticized former President Barack Obama following a report that he hindered a Drug Enforcement Administration program targeting Hezbollah's trafficking operations
Opinion Jerusalem and Now Iran: Is Donald Trump Turning Into a Morally Serious President?
Trump's detractors can't accept his moral legitimacy: he must be opposed under any and all circumstances. But the president has now shown he'll state important foreign policy truths, most recently on Iran - a moral test that Obama failed
Obama's Right-hand Man on How and Why Trump Messed Up on Jerusalem
David Axelrod was a special adviser to Obama and worked on the Mideast peace process. He believes Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital is indicative of a ‘confused’ foreign policy, which could have dangerous implications for Israel
Sessions Orders Review of Obama-era Operation Investigating Hezbollah Crimes
A report in Politico last week asserted the Obama administration derailed the Drug Enforcement Administration's 'Project Cassandra' in order to protect then-fragile Iran nuclear deal