November 6, 2016
4:46 pm

Donald Trump speaking at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) 2016 Policy Conference at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC, March 21, 2016. (Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images via JTA)

What a Trump presidency would mean for Israel

If the GOP nominee wins, his key advisers say, he’ll move the US embassy to Jerusalem, won’t tell Israel where it cannot build in the West Bank, and might not push a two-state solution; he would also warily honor the Iran deal… for now

By Eric Cortellessa

July 28, 2016
1:33 am

US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton addresses the 95th Representative Assembly of the National Education Association July 5, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Alex Wong/Getty Images/AFP)

Clinton personally ensured pro-Israel platform, says adviser

In talk to Jewish group at Democratic convention, Wendy Sherman reveals ‘very direct instructions’ from party nominee

By JTA

May 31, 2016
1:22 am

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is interviewed on NBC's "Meet the Press," May 29, 2016. (YouTube screen capture)

Bernie Sanders: Israel has a right to US protection

‘I lived in Israel, I have family in Israel,’ Democratic contender tells ‘Meet the Press.’ Adds: Palestinian people ‘cannot be pushed aside’

By JTA

May 24, 2016
1:35 am

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (left) and philosopher Cornel West (right) at the second Democratic presidential debate in Des Moines, Iowa, on November 14, 2015. (Alex Wong/Getty Images via JTA)

BDS backer, critics of Israel among Democrats drafting party platform

Philosopher Cornel West, president of the Arab American Institute James Zogby, and Rep. Keith Ellison named to committee, day after Sanders urges focus on Palestinian rights

By Ron Kampeas

January 22, 2016
3:39 am

US Undersecretary of State Wendy Sherman speaks to the press in Jerusalem on February 22, 2014. (screen capture: YouTube)

US negotiator: Israel rift over Iran deal was ‘very painful’

Wendy Sherman says tension within American Jewish community was ‘one of the most difficult parts’

By JTA

September 25, 2015
10:41 pm

File: Wendy Sherman in Jerusalem, February 2014. (YouTube/US Embassy Tel Aviv)

American negotiator: US ready to discuss Syria with Iran

Under Secretary of State Wendy Sherman reiterates softened US position on Assad, saying US will tolerate him in ‘transitional’ role

By Matthew Lee

September 19, 2015
2:56 am

Thomas A. Shannon Jr. (screen capture: YouTube, US Embassy to Brazil)

Obama taps career diplomat for No. 3 State Dept. post

Thomas Shannon nominated to replace outgoing Iran talks leader Wendy Sherman as under secretary of state for political affairs

By Matthew Lee

September 13, 2015
5:48 am

LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and head coach David Blatt speak late in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Hawks during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2015 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on May 26, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images/AFP)

The Jews who ruled the news in 5775

From the basketball to supreme courts, from peeping rabbis to whistleblowing ambassadors, a heap of headline-grabbing personalities

By Julie Wiener

August 6, 2015
1:05 am

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Yukiya Amano of Japan, during a news conference after a meeting of the IAEA board of governors at the International Center in Vienna, Austria, June 8, 2015. (AP/Ronald Zak)

IAEA won’t show Congress its nuclear inspection deal with Iran

UN atomic watchdog chief says he can’t hand over confidential info; negotiator Wendy Sherman says she never saw final document

By Deb Riechmann

August 5, 2015
10:20 pm

Supporters line Seventh Avenue during the 'Stop Iran' protest near Times Square in New York City, July 22, 2015. (AP/Frank Franklin II)

Major US Jewish group to oppose Iran agreement

After weeks of deliberation, AJC concludes ‘there are too many risks, concerns, and ambiguities’ regarding deal

By Rebecca Shimoni Stoil

August 1, 2015
3:54 am

Workers prepare the stage before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the AIPAC 2015 Policy Conference on March 2, 2015. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images/JTA)

White House AIPAC briefing ends in comms breakdown

Administration officials address group’s lobbyists on nuke agreement but accounts differ on ensuing (non-)Q&A session

By Ron Kampeas

July 21, 2015
11:16 am

North Korean army officers and soldiers attend a rally at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang, North Korea, in February. (photo credit: AP/Jon Chol Jin)

N. Korea says no interest in Iran-style nuclear deal

Pyongyang says it’s ‘illogical’ to compare Iran and North Korea, which already possesses atomic weapons

By AFP

July 19, 2015
11:20 pm

US National Security Adviser Susan Rice during an interview with Charlie Rose on the Public Broadcasting Service, February 24, 2015. (screen capture/YouTube/Charlie Rose)

US mulling ‘unprecedented’ arms package to Israel after Iran deal

Bundle said to include new, sophisticated weaponry; bitter Netanyahu asks why Israel needs compensation if accord is meant to make it safer

By Avi Lewis

July 17, 2015
5:47 pm

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shakes hands with Zionist Union leader Isaac Herzog during the opening session of the Knesset on March 31, 2015. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)

Despite Iran deal, Israeli unity government said unlikely

Talks between Likud, Zionist Union falter over policy, ministerial posts, Channel 2 reports

By Times of Israel staff

July 17, 2015
5:18 am

The UN Security Council (AP/Jason DeCrow)

UN Security Council to vote on Iran deal next week

15-member body expected to easily endorse controversial accord with Tehran over nuclear program

By AFP, AP and Times of Israel staff

Topic: Wendy Sherman

What a Trump presidency would mean for Israel

If the GOP nominee wins, his key advisers say, he’ll move the US embassy to Jerusalem, won’t tell Israel where it cannot build in the West Bank, and might not push a two-state solution; he would also warily honor the Iran deal… for now

Clinton personally ensured pro-Israel platform, says adviser

In talk to Jewish group at Democratic convention, Wendy Sherman reveals ‘very direct instructions’ from party nominee

Bernie Sanders: Israel has a right to US protection

‘I lived in Israel, I have family in Israel,’ Democratic contender tells ‘Meet the Press.’ Adds: Palestinian people ‘cannot be pushed aside’

BDS backer, critics of Israel among Democrats drafting party platform

Philosopher Cornel West, president of the Arab American Institute James Zogby, and Rep. Keith Ellison named to committee, day after Sanders urges focus on Palestinian rights

US negotiator: Israel rift over Iran deal was ‘very painful’

Wendy Sherman says tension within American Jewish community was ‘one of the most difficult parts’

American negotiator: US ready to discuss Syria with Iran

Under Secretary of State Wendy Sherman reiterates softened US position on Assad, saying US will tolerate him in ‘transitional’ role

Obama taps career diplomat for No. 3 State Dept. post

Thomas Shannon nominated to replace outgoing Iran talks leader Wendy Sherman as under secretary of state for political affairs

The Jews who ruled the news in 5775

From the basketball to supreme courts, from peeping rabbis to whistleblowing ambassadors, a heap of headline-grabbing personalities

IAEA won’t show Congress its nuclear inspection deal with Iran

UN atomic watchdog chief says he can’t hand over confidential info; negotiator Wendy Sherman says she never saw final document

Major US Jewish group to oppose Iran agreement

After weeks of deliberation, AJC concludes ‘there are too many risks, concerns, and ambiguities’ regarding deal

White House AIPAC briefing ends in comms breakdown

Administration officials address group’s lobbyists on nuke agreement but accounts differ on ensuing (non-)Q&A session

N. Korea says no interest in Iran-style nuclear deal

Pyongyang says it’s ‘illogical’ to compare Iran and North Korea, which already possesses atomic weapons

US mulling ‘unprecedented’ arms package to Israel after Iran deal

Bundle said to include new, sophisticated weaponry; bitter Netanyahu asks why Israel needs compensation if accord is meant to make it safer

Despite Iran deal, Israeli unity government said unlikely

Talks between Likud, Zionist Union falter over policy, ministerial posts, Channel 2 reports

UN Security Council to vote on Iran deal next week

15-member body expected to easily endorse controversial accord with Tehran over nuclear program

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