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BUILDING walls, waterboarding and "black sites". Welcome to President Donald Trump's security and foreign policy world barely a week after his inauguration.
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We're amidst an upsurge in Muslim violence, chaos in a number of Middle Eastern countries, plus the resurgence of Russian power in Ukraine, Syria, and Libya, all this against the milk toast approach of Obama in opposing the Russians, and his lack of conviction about Muslim violence. Donald Trump's declaration of "America First" disturbs Jews and others who remember Charles Lindbergh, isolationists, and American Nazis on the eve of World War II.
A Jerusalem embassy? Fear not, liberals
P resident Trump appears to be taking steps to move the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem; the White House confirmed this past weekend that it is in the early stages of preparing for relocation. Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat seemed confident enough to announce assurances that "the embassy move is done seamlessly and efficiently."
US released $221 million to Palestinians in Obama’s last hours
Officials say the Obama administration in its waning hours defied Republican opposition and quietly released $221 million to the Palestinian Authority that GOP members of Congress had been blocking. A State Department official and several congressional aides said the outgoing administration formally notified Congress it would spend the money Friday morning.
US sent $221 million to Palestinians in Obamaa s last hours
Officials say the Obama administration in its waning hours defied Republican opposition and quietly released $221 million to the Palestinian Authority that GOP members of Congress had been blocking. A State Department official and several congressional aides said the outgoing administration formally notified Congress it would spend the money Friday morning.
Ch-ch-changes: Trump Administration Takes Big Steps Toward Moving Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. President Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by phone on Sunday, a conversation which Trump described as "very good."
An instant thaw of U.S.-Israeli relations
President Trump is fond of saying of almost any problem he identifies "this stops right now." Unfortunately, many of the problems in question are not so tractable.
Trump, amid combative start, pledges to rise to moment
After a combative start to his presidency, Donald Trump delivered a more unifying message Sunday and sought to reassure Americans he was up to the daunting task ahead, as he turned to the business of government. Speaking in the White House East Room during a swearing-in ceremony for top aides, the president warned his staff of future challenges but declared he believed they were ready.
Israeli leader accepts invitation from Trump to visit US
Israel's prime minister on Sunday accepted an invitation to visit the White House next month in hopes of forging a "common vision" for the region with President Donald Trump that could include expanded settlement construction on occupied territories and a tougher policy toward Iran. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his plans to head to Washington in early February hours after delaying a vote on an explosive proposal to annex one of the West Bank's largest settlements, apparently to coordinate his policy toward the Palestinians with the new administration.
Israeli leader delays West Bank annexation vote
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed a vote Sunday on an explosive proposal to annex one of the West Bank's largest settlements, apparently to coordinate his policy toward the Palestinians with the new administration of President Donald Trump. The move put on hold legislation that threatens to unleash fresh violence and damage already faded hopes for Palestinian independence.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed a vote Sunday on an explosive proposal to annex one of the West Bank's largest settlements, apparently to coordinate his policy toward the Palestinians with the new administration of President Donald Trump. The move put on hold legislation that threatens to unleash fresh violence and damage already faded hopes for Palestinian independence.
Donald Trump mocks Women’s marches as Israel approves hundreds of new settlements
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Israel looks to Trump for support of East Jerusalem settlement homes
Israel has approved building permits for hundreds of homes in three East Jerusalem settlements two days after US President Donald Trump took office, expecting him to back-track on the last administration's criticism of such projects. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has said he looked forward to working with Donald Trump to counter any effects of that resolution The housing projects, on land that the Palestinians seek as part of a future state, had been taken off the Jerusalem municipality's agenda in December at the last minute at the request of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in order to avoid further censure from the administration of Barack Obama.
The Latest: Obama chats with leaders of India, Afghanistan
The White House says President Barack Obama has placed a pair of farewell telephone calls to the leaders of Afghanistan and India. Obama thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his partnership and congratulated him on India's upcoming 68th Republic Day anniversary.
Pew: Republicans Love Israel, Democrats Only So-So
Only 33% of Democrats sympathize more with Israel, 31% more with the Arabs in the conflict, and 35% sympathize with neither, with both, or don't have an opinion. Only 11% of Republicans sympathize more with the Arabs, and 15% say they sympathize with neither side, with both sides or don't have an opinion.
US envoy urges Trump not to cut UN funding and lose clout
United States U.N. Ambassador Samantha Power speaks during her final press conference, Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 at U.N. headquarters. United States U.N. Ambassador Samantha Power speaks during her final press conference, Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 at U.N. headquarters.
German appellate court: Firebombing of synagogue was…
By this logic , the Nazi era was one big "anti-Israel" protest. True, Israel didn't exist yet, but the Nazis always did say they were ahead of their time.
Poll: Israelis believe Trump pro-Israel, Obama pro-Arab
An overwhelming majority of Israelis believe that outgoing President Barack Obama and his administration were pro-Palestinian Authority, as opposed to pro-Israel, according to a new poll by the Smith polling institute. According to the survey, which was released on Thursday, nearly two-thirds of Israeli Jews believe the Obama administration is pro-Palestinian Authority, but an even larger majority say his successor is pro-Israel.
74% of Republicans sympathize with Israel over Palestinians
The difference between the proportion of Republicans and Democrats who sympathize with Israel over the Palestinians is the largest it has been in surveys dating to 1978, according to a new report. While 74 percent of Republicans sympathize more with Israel than the Palestinians, the number is 33 percent for Democrats, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted Jan. 4-9 and published Thursday.
Netanyahu condemns Paris summit as ‘rigged’ against Israel
Israel's prime minister said Thursday that an upcoming conference in Paris aimed at reviving peace talks with the Palestinians was "rigged" and that Israel was not bound by the meeting. Dozens of countries are set to attend the conference on Jan. 15, where they may endorse an international framework for peace between Israel and the Palestinians.