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Obama’s Subtle Message To Israel: You’re Not My Top Priority Anymore

Published by Mitchell Plitnick 6 Comments

by Mitchell Plitnick All was not as it seemed during President Barack Obama’s appearances in Jerusalem and Ramallah, where he addressed audiences of Israelis and Palestinians. On the surface, it looked like Obama was swearing fealty to Israel, and pledging… Continue Reading →

Clanging Symbols: Obama’s 50 Hours in Israel

Published by Marsha B. Cohen

by Marsha B. Cohen US President Barack Obama has arrived in Israel. Greeted by Israeli President Shimon Peres and Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu (who wore a blue tie that almost exactly matched Obama’s), the US president was quickly ushered to… Continue Reading →