Politics

Despite ‘incitement,’ Abbas seen by Washington as bulwark

U.S. aid to the P.A. is unlikely to stop anytime soon. That’s because in both Washington and Jerusalem, Abbas — despite his recent incendiary rhetoric — is credited with keeping the West Bank calm.

Obama’s order not to oppress the ‘stranger’ resonates with Jewish groups

President Obama’s invocation of the Bible in defense of his executive order on immigration resonated for Jewish groups.

Engel, Royce urge negotiators to prevent Iranian nukes ‘capability’

The top Republican and Democrat on the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee urged U.S. negotiators to ensure that Iran had no nuclear weapons “capability.”

Jewish veterans testify against sectarian prayer in military

AJC urges Obama to approve Keystone XL pipeline

U.S. condemnations of synagogue attack cite incitement as a factor

Is Mahmoud Abbas to blame for Jerusalem synagogue attack?

As Iran deadline looms, Obama faces intense skepticism in Congress

Republican Jewish Coalition opens Chicago office

Haim Saban slams Obama’s Iran policy, advises bombing in worst case

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