Robert Wexler

Jewish Biden backers and lawmakers make a push for Robert Wexler to be the ambassador to Israel

Underpinning the pressure to name Robert Wexler is the hope among traditionally pro-Israel Democrats that Biden maintains a close relationship with Israel.

Democrats tussle over adding ‘occupation’ to party platform

Cornel West and James Zogby wanted to include the word, but Robert Wexler said it would be inflammatory.

Hillary’s choice: Clinton seeks to differentiate herself from Obama on Mideast

Six years after their bitter primary battle, Hillary Clinton may claim vindication on some of her policy differences with President Obama.

United States

Pro-Israel figures join ad endorsing Hagel as defense secretary

Politics

Amid some boos, Democrats return Jerusalem-as-capital language to party platform

Politics

Why did Jerusalem reference disappear from the Democratic Party platform?

Politics

Wexler: Obama best bet for Israel’s security

United States

Obama confidante Wexler urges Pollard release

Politics

Florida changes vote date to avoid Passover conflict

Politics

Wexler leaving Congress to head peace foundation

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