Israel News

‘Take A Risk For Peace’

03/21/2013 | Stewart Ain | Staff Writer

Although he was not specific, President Barack Obama revealed today that he has “suggested principles on territory and security that I believe can be the basis for [peace] talks” with the Palestinians.

Transcript: Obama's Prepared Remarks At Jerusalem Convention Center

03/21/2013

Shalom. It is an honor to be here with you in Jerusalem, and I am so grateful for the welcomethat I have received from the people of Israel. I bring with me the support of the American people, and the friendship that binds us together.

Are Settlers The Biggest Winners In New Government?

03/20/2013 | Joshua Mitnick | Israel Correspondent

Tel Aviv — When Yair Lapid’s Yesh Atid party emerged as the surprise No. 2 finisher in Israel’s January parliamentary elections, it was widely hailed as a sign that the policies of Israel’s government were poised to moderate on Israeli-Palestinian relations.

'We Share A Common Story'

03/20/2013 | Stewart Ain | Staff Writer

There were hugs and smiles at Ben-Gurion Airport today as President Barack Obama arrived on a three-day visit to Israel to “reaffirm the unbreakable bond between our two nations.”

VIDEO: White House Details Obama Mideast Visit

03/19/2013 | Ron Kampeas JTA

The White House on Friday posted this preview of President Obama's Middle East trip this week, by Ben Rhodes, the deputy national security adviser.

Taken with a couple of major league newspaper pieces, it adds up to a White House quid pro quo bid to the Israelis: We'll make pleasant noises about the Jewish connection to the land, you make pleasant noises about peace.

An Awakening At The Kotel

03/13/2013 | Michele Chabin | Israel Correspondent

Jerusalem — On Tuesday, Rosh Hodesh Nissan, members of the group Women of the Wall and their supporters gathered, as they do at the start of every Jewish month, at the back of the Western Wall’s women’s section.