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The White House chief of staff, Denis McDonough, defended the emerging nuclear deal with Iran during a speech at the J Street conference, telling an audience of American Jews that the deal is both realistic and achievable. McDonough's remarks came as a counterpoint to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
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The US-Israel relations have been strained recently, particularly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hardline stance during the election campaign. The White House's position on the issue is unclear, with some experts suggesting that the US may rethink its approach at the United Nations, potentially allowing
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As Benjamin Netanyahu's victory in Israel's general elections solidifies his position, any hope of serious negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians is dwindling. Meanwhile, the US is disengaging from Israel, pressing the Iraqi parliament to ratify the creation of a National Guard Force, and a Bahraini wife
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Millions of Israelis are casting their votes in a election that could determine the country's next Prime Minister and the makeup of its parliament. The election has been marked by rising tensions and international crises, including security concerns, foreign relations, and rising concerns about the high cost of
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing tight polls ahead of elections on Tuesday, has reversed his previous stance on Palestinian statehood, saying he will never support a Palestinian state if he is returned to office. Netanyahu's unexpected reversal comes as he trails his center-left opponent, Zionist Union leader
Netanyahu, Benjamin
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's Prime Minister, addressed the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on March 3, voicing his deep concerns about the nuclear deal the US is negotiating with Iran. Netanyahu emphasized his "moral obligation" to speak up against what he sees as a threat to
Netanyahu, Benjamin
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received applause and standing ovations during his address to a joint meeting of Congress, but the reaction was far from unified. Democrats expressed their disapproval through their body language and public statements, while Republicans seized on the positive reception. The speech came at
Obama, Barack
Tensions between Israel and the US reached a fever pitch as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted an invitation to address Congress, sparking a heated exchange with Secretary of State John Kerry. Netanyahu's rejection of the Iran nuclear deal has led the US to accuse him of deliberately misrepresenting
Obama, Barack
As Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's plan to attack US President Barack Obama's Iran policy in an address to the US Congress continues to backfire, the White House is engaging in a series of highly visible snubs, refusing Netanyahu a White House invitation and levelling accusations
Obama, Barack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming visit to Washington has sparked intense diplomatic tensions between the US government and the Republican-controlled Congress. According to Michael C. Desch, a professor and chair of political science at the University of Notre Dame, the visit violates a long-standing tradition of politics
Obama, Barack
President Barack Obama's reaction to the invitation by House Speaker John Boehner to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address a joint session of Congress has been swift and clear: the White House and State Department will not meet with Netanyahu during his upcoming visit to the US.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been a longstanding advocate for a peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians. In a recent interview with MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell, Netanyahu emphasized the need for the Palestinian leadership to accept a Jewish state as a condition for real peace. He stated
