The civil rights movement wanted to integrate black people into American society. Obama, most Israelis, and Palestinians want a two-state solution. That takes more than changing hearts and minds of average people.
President Obama faced a simple question: Did the dueling accusations about chemical weapons in Syria cross his supposed line to engage or not? Well, in a press conference with Benjamin Netanyahu, he said the line is still there, and chemical weapons are a "game changer" — he's just not sure who crossed it yet. But he's "deeply skeptical" the opposition did.
The President of the United States is in Israel, in case you hadn't heard. How did he spend his first presidential afternoon in the Holy Land? Let's take a visual tour, with vacation slides!
If it weren't for a pesky news report, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would have had a NIS 10,000 ($2,700) allotment to purchase delicious frozen treats.
Via Twitter, the News Corporation overlord said cartoonist Gerald Scarfe doesn't represent the views of the Times of London.
After all the dust has settled, Israeli's hard-fought parlimentary election yesterday appears to have an ended in a virtual tie. So how is that going to work, exactly?
Jill and Scott Kelley on privacy and Petraeus, Mark Bittman on Coke's obesity awareness ads, Simon Jenkins on Prince Harry's Afghanistan story, Sarah Chayes on Benghazi and bureaucrats, and Aaron David Miller on Israel's election results.
There are a lot of unknowns in the immediate wake of Israel's parliamentary elections, but one thing seems rather sure: President Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu's had better days.
Voters are out in force for the national elections, and while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition was expected to retain power, high turnout is leading to chatter of a coming surprise. What will change?
Paul Krugman on recapping Obama's first-term successes, Simon Johnson on Bernanke's successor, Jason Burke on al-Qaeda's non-resurgence, Alan Johnson on Israeli elections, and Penn Bullock on stand-your-ground laws.
No one can say Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backs down from a fight. The leader looking for reelection let two old foes know that if they want to start something with Israel, he'd be happy to finish it.
Just in case you needed any more evidence that Israel is really super serious about wanting to take out Iran's nuclear operations, a new report claims that Benjamin Netanyahu initiated a plan to attack Iran back as early as 2010.
A summary of the best reads found behind the paywall of The New York Times.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu picked a great time to call for an early election. He's practically been campaigning for a month now.
Just one week after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu literally drew a red line on Iran's nuclear program, Iran is threatening to dash passed it if negotiations with major powers fail.
Here it is: Photographic evidence that President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on the phone about something at some point in time this morning.
The whole point of drawing a "red line" for one's opponents is to send a clear signal when enough is enough. Unfortunately, for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the chart he used today for his "red line" on Iran's nuclear program was kind of confusing. Here's why.
The most anticipated address at the United Nations today is the speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who is expected to issue an unusually specific ultimatum to Iran regarding its nuclear program.
After failing to pressure President Obama into drawing a "clear red line" on Iran's nuclear program, Benjamin Netanyahu is going it alone.
Leading into this week's U.N General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been one of the hottest lunch dates in New York City. With a spot miraculously left open in his schedule, a meeting with none other than the Mayor himself was booked for Thursday afternoon.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeals to American audiences during his appearance on Meet the Press. Elsewhere, John McCain, Mike Rogers, George Will and Libyan President Mohamed Yousef El-Magariaf discuss the protests at U.S. embassies across the world.
For the next two weeks, the right has delivered President Obama a clear ultimatum: Meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or face constant nagging about every single non-essential appointment you make.
The President came under fire on Tuesday for supposedly snubbing an invitation for lunch from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for later in September, but Obama made it up to Netanyahu on Tuesday night when the two spoke for an hour on the phone.
After the Aurora tragedy, guests debate whether new gun control laws are the answer, or if we should be focusing on expanding our understanding of mental health problems.
As more details surface about the suicide bomber who killed six people in an attack on Israeli tourists Wednesday, the Obama administration's refusal to blame Iran remains a mystery.
A summary of the best reads found behind the paywall of The New York Times.
In a surprise twist for Israeli and Middle East politics, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formed a unity government with a rival political party, solidifying his power and delaying elections for at least another year.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is touting his ability to use military power against Iran in the near future, telling Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, "Like any sovereign country, we reserve the right to defend ourselves against a country that calls and works for our destruction."
Israeli officials have let it be known that they won't give their United States counterparts a heads up if the country decides to launch an airstrike against Iran.
It sounds like a laughable question but last night, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the editor of the Jerusalem Post that the two main enemies facing Israel are The New York Times and Israeli newspaper Haaretz.
Clothing retailer Benetton has launched another shock-ad campaign that aims to sell more of their high-end clothes folks with Photoshopped images of world leaders playing tonsil hockey.
A compromise plan would defer a vote while negotiations take place
The European Union hasn't expressed its opinion on the U.N. campaign
Palestinians will appeal for full member status at U.N., Israel awaits U.S. veto
Netanyahu wants the Palestinian Authority to recognize Israel and shun Hamas
On Russia's rigged justice, marginalizing climate change and more
Addressing AIPAC, hecklers repeatedly interrupted the Israeli prime minister
The Israel lobby and Netanyahu issued positive responses
Break over the 1967 borders launches a public relations battle
The Israeli prime minister rejected Obama's proposal for a two-state solution
Meeting today, the Israeli prime minister called the old borders "indefensible"
The main story today is a report that Obama has lost confidence in their prime minister
Before Obama's big speech, a "furious phone call" between Netanyahu and Clinton
The Israeli prime minister calls the 1967 lines "indefensible"
The support comes with caveats, and Israel's prime minister isn't convinced
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