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Progressive Jews Tested By Gaza Crisis

Washington Independent | Posted 12.30.2008 | Politics


As the Israeli bombardment of Gaza enters its fourth day, there is no shortage of tests. The wisdom of Israeli strategy is being tested. The resilienc...

Obama Means End Of "Blank Checks" For Israel: Clinton Ambassador

AFP | Posted 12.07.2008 | Politics


Israel can no longer expect "blank cheques" from Washington once president-elect Barack Obama's administration takes over in January, a former US amba...

Israel's Best Interest is a Morally Strong America

Edgar M. Bronfman | Posted 10.30.2008 | Politics


Edgar M. Bronfman

As an American Jew who loves Israel, I cannot support John McCain. He cannot provide what Israel needs most -- a respected, credible, morally strong America.

John C. Reilly, Flea, Shepard Fairey, Miri Ben-Ari, Russell Simmons, Marc Ecko, MC Yogi (Obama-Inspired VIDEOS)

Ben Arnon | Posted 10.24.2008 | Politics


Ben Arnon

"If you choose to exercise your right to vote, your opinion matters. A banker's vote carries the same weight as a skateboarder, a farmer or someone who is unemployed."

Distorting Obama's Views on Israel

Stephen Zunes | Posted 10.21.2008 | Politics


Stephen Zunes

Rather than being necessary for getting him to the White House, Obama's right-wing positions regarding Israel and its neighbors are actually hurting him.

Jews for Obama?

Michelle Haimoff | Posted 10.01.2008 | Politics


Michelle Haimoff

The one issue that surpasses even those that center around civil liberties is the continued existence of the state of Israel.

Imagine That: Community Organizing Could be the Key to Peace and Prosperity in Israel

Raymond Leon Roker | Posted 09.13.2008 | Politics


Raymond Leon Roker

While Palin intended her jab to belittle Obama's experience, it in fact helped galvanize those of us who know just how critical, challenging and imperative a role community organizers play.

Obama To House Dems: If Sanctions Fail, Israel Will Likely Strike Iran

Posted 07.30.2008 | Politics


Sen. Barack Obama, D-Illinois, met with House Democrats yesterday, talking about his trip abroad and his observations. Obama told the caucus, accordi...

Obama's Wailing Wall Note Leaked to Press

Lee Camp | Posted 07.29.2008 | Politics


Lee Camp

Yeshiva Student Returns Obama's Wall Note

Jerusalem Post | Posted 07.29.2008 | Politics


The yeshiva student who pried Barack Obama's prayer note from the Western Wall has apologized. Identified only by the first initial of his name, Alep...

JPost: Obama "Striking," "Blunt" In Interview On Israel

Jerusalem Post | Posted 07.27.2008 | Politics


Two months ago in the Oval Office, President George W. Bush, coming to the end of a two-term presidency and presumably as expert on Israeli-Palestinia...

Berlin Was Wrong Place for Obama's Wall Speech

Steve Clemons | Posted 07.24.2008 | Politics


Steve Clemons

Obama's speech had high points and deserves applause -- but it's ultimately forgettable because he failed to deliver the most important lines where they most mattered.

Obama Worked Hardest On Israel Trip For Jewish Voters

Washington Post | Posted 07.24.2008 | Politics


Before embarking on a sprawling international trip that would take him to seven countries, two continents and two war zones, Sen. Barack Obama and his...

Rachel Weiner

Obama Heckled At Western Wall

HuffingtonPost.com | Rachel Weiner | Posted 07.24.2008 | Politics


Before he left Israel, Barack Obama made an predawn visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem. But his trip to the Jewish holy site was marred by hecklin...

Republicans Spout Typical Drivel to Demonize Obama as Anti-Israel

Ira Forman | Posted 07.23.2008 | Politics


Ira Forman

When McCain's supporters attack Obama on Israel they often rake the presumptive Democratic nominee over to coals for positions that represent a bipartisan consensus.

Rachel Weiner

Report: Obama "Corrected" Statement On Undivided Jerusalem

HuffingtonPost.com | Rachel Weiner | Posted 07.23.2008 | Politics


UPDATED BELOW Barack Obama caused a stir in June when he said at AIPAC that Jerusalem should not be divided. He quickly clarified the remark in respo...

Obama Tours Holocaust Museum In Israel

AP | DAVID ESPO | Posted 07.23.2008 | Politics


SDEROT, Israel — From the solemnity of a Holocaust museum to a dusty village battered by Hamas rockets, Democratic presidential contender Barack...

Obama Lands In Israel

AP | DAVID ESPO | Posted 07.22.2008 | Politics


AMMAN, Jordan — Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama stepped into the thicket of Mideast politics Tuesday, declaring in Jordan that ne...

Attack Outside Obama's Jerusalem Hotel

McClatchy | Posted 07.22.2008 | Politics


Hours before Sen. Barack Obama was scheduled to arrive in Jerusalem, a Palestinian construction worker went on a rampage outside the hotel where he is...

Obama Headed To Frequently-Targeted Israeli Town

AP | BY DAVID ESPO | Posted 07.22.2008 | Politics


AMMAN, Jordan — Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama vowed Tuesday to work for a breakthrough in Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiation...

What Obama Can Teach Jesus

Greg Gutfeld | Posted 07.21.2008 | Media


Greg Gutfeld

While Senator and presidential hopeful Barack Obama tours the Middle East, he brings to mind another inspirational leader who made waves in that neck of the woods not too long ago.

Palestinian Official: Obama To Visit West Bank

CNN's Political Ticker | Posted 07.14.2008 | Politics


Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama will be visiting the Palestinian Authority president in the West Bank next week, a Palestinian gov...

Obama in Israel

MJ Rosenberg | Posted 07.11.2008 | Politics


MJ Rosenberg

The people uncomfortable with Obama are the same people who believe that Bush was the best President for Israel in its history, overlooking the fact that these have been the worst eight years in Israel's history.

Israel's Exchange and Obama's Enemies

Steve Posner | Posted 07.01.2008 | Politics


Steve Posner

Amid the cheers arising in Hezbollah's Beirut and the Gaza of Hamas, the sound of Obama's defense of Israel may also be heard.

Obama's Pivot

Michael Carmichael | Posted 06.23.2008 | Home


Michael Carmichael

As a direct result of his AIPAC speech, Obama's stock is collapsing not only in the Middle East, but also around the globe.