‘Obama to Visit Israel, Ready or Not’

Posted on: March 6th, 2013

“Here I come, ready or not” is the message from the White House, but it might be putting on a good face. What would be the reaction if Obama said, “If you can’t get your act together, I’ll stay home.”

Kerry Beats the Drum for Talks on Iran but War Drums Grow Louder

Posted on: March 6th, 2013

Kerry still pushes for talk and talks on Iran, but the US delegate to the IAEA accuses Iran of “deception.” Kerry admits Iran is bringing a military strike closer to reality.”

Head of US Central Command: Iran Sanctions Useless

Posted on: March 6th, 2013

"I'm paid to take a rather dim view of the Iranians, frankly."

Chicken Shortage Rumor a Bad Egg

Posted on: March 5th, 2013

Hatched fears of a chicken shortage for Passover because of a one-day shutdown at Empire Kosher’s poultry plant are not even worth chickenfeed, according to an industry source. Empire shut down its large Mifflintown, Pa. plant on Monday a week ago, either because the chickens were underweight or had leg problems that made them non-kosher, [...]

Obama ‘Damned If He Visits and Damned If He Doesn’t’

Posted on: March 5th, 2013

Israelis, who were so anxious the past four years for President Barack Obama to show his support by visiting Israel, now are increasingly anxious about his trip in two weeks. “People are concerned about what the real goal is,” Council of Presidents of Major American Jewish organizations Michael Hoenlein told Politico. “There’s a lot of [...]

Poll: US Voters Say Obama Does not Support Israel Enough

Posted on: March 5th, 2013

The more Obama says he supports Israel, the more voters don’t believe him. A new poll shows a new high of those who view him as anti-Israel and not supportive enough of Israel.

Netanyahu Gesture to Obama: Territory Giveaway to Palestinians

Posted on: March 5th, 2013

Obama has demanded a timetable for an Israeli withdrawal from Judea and Samaria.

Congressional Bill to Define Israel as ‘Major Strategic Ally’

Posted on: March 5th, 2013

A Republican and a Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced on Monday legislation that would make Israel a “major strategic ally,’” a one of a kind designation. The bill, sponsored by Reps. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) and Ted Deutch (D-Fla.), is timed for this week’s annual American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference, and [...]

Netanyahu Tells AIPAC It’s ‘Such Fun’ Building Coalition Gov’t

Posted on: March 4th, 2013

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu spoke to the annual American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)  policy conference by video Monday night, explaining, “I was hoping to speak to you in person, but unfortunately, I had to stay in Israel to do something a lot more enjoyable – putting together a coalition government. “What fun! “ Before [...]

EU Ready to Train Syrian Rebels, Proxy War Full On

Posted on: March 4th, 2013

The U.S. has also announced recently that it would begin supplying non-lethal supplies to opposition forces for the first time.

Biden Tells AIPAC Obama’s Moral and Strategic Pledge to Israel

Posted on: March 4th, 2013

President Barack Obama remains morally and strategically” committed to Israel, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden told the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) policy conference in Washington Monday. “Obama has acted swiftly and decisively to make clear that our deep commitment to Israel has not changed,” he said, citing America’s shared interests with Israel that [...]

Bloomberg Rated as World’s 13th Richest Billionaire

Posted on: March 4th, 2013

New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s worth is now around $27 billion, according to Forbes, placing him as the 13th richest billionaire in the world. At the top of the list for the second year in a  row is Mexico’s telecom entrepreneur Carlos Slim Helu and his family, whose worth is an astonishing $73 billion. Oracle [...]

Netanyahu Promises Esther Pollard to Ask Obama to Free Jonathan

Posted on: March 4th, 2013

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Monday with Esther Pollard, wife of Jonathan Pollard and promised her he would bring up the subject of her husband’s life imprisonment when President Barack Obama visits later this month, “The time has long since come for Jonathan to go free,” the Prime Minister said. “This issue will come up [...]

Barak to AIPAC: Get Ready for Another ‘Disengagement’

Posted on: March 4th, 2013

Barak praised Netanyahu for being a "courageous" advocate for peace.

‘Miracle Baby’ Dies

Posted on: March 4th, 2013

The “miracle baby” who was delivered after his Satmar community parents died in a traffic crash en route to a hospital on Shabbat has died. The New York Post reported that the baby will be named and circumcised and then buried next to  his parents, without a funeral ceremony. The 4-pound baby was listed in [...]

Abbas to Catch Up with Kerry in Saudi Arabia

Posted on: March 4th, 2013

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Sequestration Worries Israel

Posted on: March 3rd, 2013

Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz expressed concern Sunday that U.S. financial difficulties would affect Israel’s economy. “We are very worried about the financial difficulties in the U.S., and I hope they won’t hurt us,” he said at the weekly Cabinet meeting. Steinitz’s comments came after Obama on Friday night ordered $85 billion in automatic, across-the-board cuts, [...]

Sandy-Battered Rockaways Residents Boo Schumer and Bloomberg

Posted on: March 3rd, 2013

Hecklers in the Rockaways, battered by Superstorm Sandy, booed Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Sen. Chuck Schumer at the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday. “For the politicians to come down here and try to take our celebration and make it their thing . . . it’s disgusting,” one resident told the New York Post. “Let’s [...]

Ehud Barak First Defense Minister to Meet with Secretary Hagel

Posted on: March 3rd, 2013

Outgoing Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak is scheduled to be the first foreign defense minister to meet with newly confirmed U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. The Tuesday meeting will take place following Barak’s speech at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s annual policy conference, which begins Sunday and ends on Tuesday. The two defense chiefs, [...]

White House Appoints New Mideast Coordinator

Posted on: March 3rd, 2013

The White House has appointed Philip Gordon as  Special Coordinator for the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf Region, as the Obama administration continues to try to succeed where others have failed. In the official announcement, Gordon was termed the “perfect person” for the job. Gordon, born in 1962, was a senior foreign policy adviser [...]