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The Times of Israel

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the Jewish people worldwide

Founding editor:
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Topic: US elections and Israel

March 16, 2013
1:09 am

US Pesident Barack Obama pauses during a speech on Dec. 16, 2012. (photo credit: Evan Vucci/AP)

Obama needs to muster all his charm to win over skeptical Israelis

To overcome somewhat negative perception, US president will need to give an uncompromising pledge to stand behind Israel

By Aron Heller

January 22, 2013
12:42 am

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu listening as President Barack Obama speaks during a meeting in Washington in March 2012 (photo credit: AP/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

‘Netanyahu-Obama relationship must be healed’

US Jewish leader: Obama’s reported statement about Israel’s ‘best interests’ was ‘payback’ for Netanyahu’s alleged support for Romney

By Haviv Rettig Gur

January 19, 2013
1:25 am

President Obama, flanked by Nathan Diament, left, and Dr. Simcha Katz of the Orthodox Union, displays the framed reproduction of President George Washington’s letter to the Jewish community of Newport, R.I., that he was given at the conclusion of his Oval Office meeting with Orthodox Jewish leaders last July.(photo credit: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza/JTA)

New study shows US Jews firmly liberal on economic issues

Attachment to Israel made little difference to Jewish voters’ recent electoral choices, findings indicate, but economic views explain Jewish support for Democrats

By Haviv Rettig Gur

January 7, 2013
1:06 am

In this June 26, 2008 file photo, then-senator Chuck Hagel speaks on foreign policy at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC (photo credit: AP/Lauren Victoria Burke)

Israel not necessarily worried about Hagel nomination, top Israeli source indicates

‘The only question we have is about his policy on the Iranian question,’ senior official tells Times of Israel

By Haviv Rettig Gur

December 14, 2012
11:32 pm

Rep. Gary Ackerman is one of a number of veteran pro-Israel lawmakers leaving Congress. (Courtesy of the Israel Policy Forum via JTA)

New US Congress will be missing some of its longtime pro-Israel pillars

Retirements and defeats mean a new group of supporters will take the reins on Middle East issues

By Ron Kampeas

December 13, 2012
3:18 am

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sets out his 'red line' for Iran on a cartoon bomb drawing during a September 27 speech to the General Assembly (photo credit: Avi Ohayun, GPO)

Ambassador to US says Israel’s Iran fears were misinterpreted as taking sides in election

Michael Oren: Israel ‘went to great lengths’ not to interfere in US presidential race

December 4, 2012
6:16 am

In addition to highlighting President Obama's support for Israel, Aaron Keyak, right, and his Hub co-workers capitalized on US Jews' overwhelming agreement with Democrats on social issues. (Courtesy of Aaron Keyak via JTA)

Outstaffed and outspent, tiny team nailed down Jewish vote for Obama

With media savvy and an insider understanding of the community’s key concerns, ‘the Hub’ helped Democratic incumbent stay in the White House

By Phil Jacobs

November 12, 2012
11:04 pm

Jewish Republicans say the party should expect to hear from donors such as Sheldon Adelson, pictured at a meeting of the Republican Jewish Coalition, about how to do better in the next election. (Photo credit: Ron Kampeas/JTA)

Jewish Republicans regroup after Romney rout

Top donors and commentators advocate a more moderate stance on immigration and social issues — and suggest avoiding any discussion of rape

By Ron Kampeas

November 12, 2012
11:57 am

Obama’s last chance for Israeli-Palestinian peace

In terms of priority and urgency, the president must place the peace process at the top of his agenda

By Alon Ben-Meir

November 11, 2012
3:37 am

My president is busy

From the Web Thomas L. Friedman, in the New York Times, says Obama won’t waste his time ‘wrestling with Bibi’

By Thomas Friedman

November 9, 2012
9:36 am

Then-prime minister Ehud Olmert meets with Barack Obama in Jerusalem in 2008 (photo credit: Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)

Olmert to be ‘very involved’ in upcoming elections

Speaking to Jews in San Francisco, former PM hints at return to public life

By Yoel Goldman

November 8, 2012
5:35 pm

An insult to Obama

By suggesting that Obama might punish Israel for Netanyahu’s ostensible intervention in the US elections, the prime minister’s critics are demeaning the president as well

By David Horovitz

November 8, 2012
1:06 pm

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) with Ehud Olmert in 2009 (photo credit: Yossi Zamir/Flash90)

Netanyahu slams ‘those who try to instigate strife with allies’

Finance minister labels ‘absurd’ Olmert’s accusation that Netanyahu played favorites in US elections; US ambassador says leaders’ relationship is positive

By Gabe Fisher and Times of Israel staff

November 8, 2012
12:01 pm

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shakes hands with Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz during a plenum session in the Knesset in October (photo credit: Miriam Alster/Flash90)

Finance minister slams Olmert’s ‘absurd’ accusation that Netanyahu played favorites in US elections

US ambassador says relationship between PM and Obama is open, positive

By Gabe Fisher and Times of Israel staff

November 8, 2012
9:59 am

After Obama reelection, Olmert slams Netanyahu for playing favorites

Former PM says it is uncertain if ‘our prime minister has a friend in the White House’

By Gabe Fisher and Times of Israel staff

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The Times of Israel

The one-stop news site
covering Israel, the region and
the Jewish people worldwide

Founding editor:
David Horovitz

Fair, fresh and fast

The Jewish world's
fastest-growing
news site

Topic: US elections and Israel

Obama needs to muster all his charm to win over skeptical Israelis

To overcome somewhat negative perception, US president will need to give an uncompromising pledge to stand behind Israel

‘Netanyahu-Obama relationship must be healed’

US Jewish leader: Obama’s reported statement about Israel’s ‘best interests’ was ‘payback’ for Netanyahu’s alleged support for Romney

New study shows US Jews firmly liberal on economic issues

Attachment to Israel made little difference to Jewish voters’ recent electoral choices, findings indicate, but economic views explain Jewish support for Democrats

Israel not necessarily worried about Hagel nomination, top Israeli source indicates

‘The only question we have is about his policy on the Iranian question,’ senior official tells Times of Israel

New US Congress will be missing some of its longtime pro-Israel pillars

Retirements and defeats mean a new group of supporters will take the reins on Middle East issues

Ambassador to US says Israel’s Iran fears were misinterpreted as taking sides in election

Michael Oren: Israel ‘went to great lengths’ not to interfere in US presidential race

Outstaffed and outspent, tiny team nailed down Jewish vote for Obama

With media savvy and an insider understanding of the community’s key concerns, ‘the Hub’ helped Democratic incumbent stay in the White House

Jewish Republicans regroup after Romney rout

Top donors and commentators advocate a more moderate stance on immigration and social issues — and suggest avoiding any discussion of rape

Obama’s last chance for Israeli-Palestinian peace

In terms of priority and urgency, the president must place the peace process at the top of his agenda

My president is busy

From the Web Thomas L. Friedman, in the New York Times, says Obama won’t waste his time ‘wrestling with Bibi’

Olmert to be ‘very involved’ in upcoming elections

Speaking to Jews in San Francisco, former PM hints at return to public life

An insult to Obama

By suggesting that Obama might punish Israel for Netanyahu’s ostensible intervention in the US elections, the prime minister’s critics are demeaning the president as well

Netanyahu slams ‘those who try to instigate strife with allies’

Finance minister labels ‘absurd’ Olmert’s accusation that Netanyahu played favorites in US elections; US ambassador says leaders’ relationship is positive

Finance minister slams Olmert’s ‘absurd’ accusation that Netanyahu played favorites in US elections

US ambassador says relationship between PM and Obama is open, positive

After Obama reelection, Olmert slams Netanyahu for playing favorites

Former PM says it is uncertain if ‘our prime minister has a friend in the White House’

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