Bibi Netanyahu

Dems in House to Pass Resolution Defending Gaza War

MJ Rosenberg | Posted 10.31.2009 | Politics


MJ Rosenberg

Some of the very House members who denounce the Iraq war, the Afghanistan war and God knows how many other US military actions (often rightly) go mute when it comes to Israel.

Iranian Crisis: Progress, Problems

William Bradley | Posted 10.02.2009 | World


William Bradley

There was some good progress in Thursday's international negotiation sessions with Iran. But anyone who imagines the problem is solved is quite delusional.

Iranian Crisis: The Run-Up To Negotiation

William Bradley | Posted 09.30.2009 | World


William Bradley

There's a point in the Iran situation where semantics come into play. Is Iran on a path to nuclear weapons-capable technology? Yes. Is it producing nuclear weapons? No. Does it intend to produce nuclear weapons?

Obama's Summiteering: High Altitude Headaches and Rumors of War

William Bradley | Posted 11.25.2009 | World


William Bradley

Iran went front and center today, with war a real possibility in the wake of this morning's revelation of a secret nuclear facility.

Obama's Cairo Address: Two Months On

William Bradley | Posted 09.05.2009 | World


William Bradley

It's been two months since Obama delivered his address to the Muslim world in Cairo, promising a new era of respect and engagement. How's his opening to the Muslim world going so far?

Israeli PM Calls Emanuel and Axelrod "Self-Hating Jews": Paper

Haaretz | Posted 08.09.2009 | World


[...] Netanyahu appears to be suffering from confusion and paranoia. He is convinced that the media are after him, that his aides are leaking informat...

The Daily Szep: The State of the State of Israel

Paul Szep | Posted 07.10.2009 | Comedy


Paul Szep

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Repositioning America: Obama's Cairo Speech as the Ultimate in Event Marketing

William Bradley | Posted 07.05.2009 | World


William Bradley

Not only did no one throw shoes at Obama, the crowd of 3,000 in Cairo gave him a standing ovation. Watching the speech, I had the feeling that the world might be changing again.

Bibi on Obama and Clinton: "What The Hell Do They Want From Me?"

MJ Rosenberg | Posted 06.29.2009 | World


MJ Rosenberg

Whenever the United States asks Israeli governments to do anything to advance peace with the Palestinians, Israel comes up with excuses as to why it can't.

Memo to Fareed Zakaria: It's Not Bibi Who's a Messianist but Ahamadinejad Who's Chasing Armageddon

Rabbi Abraham Cooper | Posted 06.28.2009 | World


Rabbi Abraham Cooper

Remember that we Jews have learned the hard way that unthinkable evil can quickly become a reality; that those who call for Israel's destruction have to be taken seriously.

Israel's HOPE for Peace: Barack Obama

Michal Lewin-Epstein | Posted 06.18.2009 | World


Michal Lewin-Epstein

Where Israel and the Palestinian Authority failed, the United States must succeed.

Bibi Goes to Washington: How About a Nuclear Free Middle East?

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 06.18.2009 | Politics


Joseph A. Palermo

It might be the case that Netanyahu has far more friends in Washington than does the president.

Will Congress Back Bibi Or Obama?

MJ Rosenberg | Posted 06.17.2009 | Politics


MJ Rosenberg

The status quo lobby is getting worried. Very worried. It knew that Obama was determined to move aggressively on his Middle East peace agenda but never imagined that he would be this bold.

Half Of Israelis Unhappy With Netanyahu: Poll

AFP | Posted 06.14.2009 | World


Half of Israeli voters are unhappy with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after he agreed tax hikes and spending cuts in a two-year budget, according ...

Netanyahu Starting To Look Worried: Analysis

Haaretz | Posted 06.08.2009 | World


his week, for the first time since he took office, Prime Minister Benjamin (Bibi) Netanyahu has been looking worried. People who have spoken with him ...

Netanyahu May Be Bringing Israel Closer To 'Second Holocaust': Analysis

Haaretz | Posted 06.01.2009 | World


Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's actions are shaped by a profound conviction that Israel will be in danger of extermination if Iran has nuclear wea...

Israel Marks Independence After Somber Memorial Day

AP | MARK LAVIE | Posted 05.29.2009 | World


JERUSALEM — In a jarring contrast, Israel switched moods Tuesday evening from a somber Memorial Day for fallen soldiers to a joyous Independence...

Oy: Avigdor Lieberman is Israel's Foreign Minister

Isaac Luria | Posted 05.03.2009 | World


Isaac Luria

As American Jews and other friends of Israel, we can't stand for any whitewashing of Avigdor Lieberman's platform or rhetoric.

Netanyahu To Obama: Stop Iran, Or I Will

Huffington Post | Stuart Whatley | Posted 05.01.2009 | World


In an exclusive interview with The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg Tuesday, just before he was sworn in as Israel's new prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu...

President Obama Offers Iran "A Promise of a New Day"

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 04.24.2009 | World


Joseph A. Palermo

Obama's promise of a new day in U.S.-Iranian relations must be given the opportunity to bear fruit free from outside intervention.

Israel is Crossing the Line

Steve Clemons | Posted 04.02.2009 | World


Steve Clemons

Israel is now issuing instructions to the United States on what America's red lines with Iran should be. The implication of course is that Israel will take matters into its own hands if these lines are crossed.

Netanyahu Fails To Convince Livni To Form Unity Coalition

Haaretz | Mazal Mualem, Yair Ettinger and Nadav Shragai | Posted 03.30.2009 | World


Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu failed to persuade his centrist rival, Kadima party leader Tzipi Livni, to join him in a broad coalition F...

Israel President Peres To Decide On Governing Coalition

Al Jezeera | Posted 03.21.2009 | World


Shimon Peres, the Israeli president, is set to begin work on deciding who will become the country's next prime minister and lead a governing coalition...

Netanyahu: Better for America, Better For Israel

MJ Rosenberg | Posted 03.14.2009 | World


MJ Rosenberg

It will be easier for President Obama to deal with Netanyahu than with the almost equally hawkish Tzipi Livni because Livni seems dedicated to ending the conflict.

Israel's Election: HuffPost Contributors Have Their Say

Huffington Post | HuffPost Contributors | Posted 03.12.2009 | World


Israelis head to the polls tomorrow, February 10, to vote in a new government. Huffington Post contributors from Israel to Ramallah to DC have shared ...