Politics

Rabbi David Saperstein wins Senate nod for religious freedom post

The Reform movement leader will be the first non-Christian to serve as the State Department’ s ambassador at large for international religious freedom.

Congress passes resolution denouncing use of human shields

The resolution calls on the international community to condemn Hamas’ use of human shields and blames rocket attacks from Gaza on Hamas and other terrorist groups.

Under Israel-friendly Ashton Carter, no major shift expected at Pentagon

President Obama’s secretary of defense nominee has been depicted in the media as the un-Chuck Hagel. Yet on Israel policy, Carter would represent more continuity than change should he be confirmed.

Clinton, at Saban Forum, endorses Obama’s Middle East policy

GOP lawmakers press administration on Israel ‘sanctions’ claim

Hagee: Meant to call Obama anti-Israel, not anti-Semitic

NJDC, Moline part ways

House approves bill that strengthens U.S. alliance with Israel

In new Israeli elections, security issues returning to fore

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