Israel

Did Obama’s charm offensive in Israel work?

President Obama had three goals for his Israel trip: show that he’s committed to prevent a nuclear Iran, promote Israeli-Palestinian peace and charm the pants off the Israeli people.

Ad featuring Bar Refaeli airs over IDF’s objections

An ad showcasing Israeli innovations featuring Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeli aired despite protests from the military.

Obama: Peace is possible

President Obama reaffirmed his commitment to Israel and called for a renewed peace process in a speech to thousands of Israelis in Jerusalem.

Obama gift tree to Peres won’t be uprooted

Lapid orders $13 million transferred to Holocaust survivors fund

Egypt lifts ban on screening documentary about Jews

In Ramallah, Obama implies settlement freeze not needed

Rockets fired on Israel from Gaza on second day of Obama visit

Day 1: Obama and Netanyahu are all smiles

Obama, Netanyahu convey broad agreement on Iran, Syria and two-state solution

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