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Rep. Robert Wexler (D-Fla.) and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet in Israel in July 2009. (Government Press Office via JTA)
May 6, 2021, 7:39 am
Ex-congressman gets jolt of support in horse race for US ambassador to Israel
After lesser known banking executive emerges as frontrunner for envoy post, Jewish groups and lawmakers make frenzied push in favor of Robert Wexler, who they say is more qualified
By JTA and Jacob Magid
US President Joe Biden in the State Dining Room of the White House, in Washington, May 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
May 5, 2021, 5:31 pm
Biden to UAE crown prince: Israel normalization of ‘strategic importance’
In first call with Mohammed Bin Zayed al Nahyan since taking office, US president discusses regional challenges, nuclear threat from Iran and Middle East peace
By TOI staff
US President Joe Biden addresses a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on April 28, 2021. (Melina Mara / POOL / AFP)
May 3, 2021, 5:06 am
Biden said to tell Mossad chief that US not close to return to Iran nuke deal
Israeli official disputes US assertion that Biden ‘dropped by’ Yossi Cohen-Jake Sullivan meeting, says talks were planned and lasted for an hour
By Jacob Magid and TOI staff
In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends an emergency Politburo meeting in Pyongyang, North Korea, July 25, 2020. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)
May 2, 2021, 9:03 am
‘A big blunder’: North Korea warns US of response to Biden’s ‘hostile policy’
Top Pyongyang official says US to face ‘grave situation’ after US president called its nuclear program a ‘serious threat’ to US and world security in Congress speech last week
By Hyung-Jin Kim
US President Joe Biden, left, and Mossad chief Yossi Cohen. (Collage/AP)
May 2, 2021, 12:24 am
Biden ‘drops by’ national security adviser’s White House meet with Mossad chief
President makes appearance at US-Israeli meeting on Iran to express condolences over Meron tragedy, US says, downplaying earlier report suggesting more formal gathering
By Jacob Magid
A woman draped in traditional Sahraoui wear known as 'Malhafa' crosses a road in Dakhla city, Western Sahara, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy)
May 1, 2021, 1:55 am
Biden reportedly won’t reverse Trump recognition of Western Sahara as Morocco’s
Blinken tells Moroccan counterpart that move, which was coupled with Rabat normalizing with Israel, will remain in place – at least for time being
By Jacob Magid
US President Joe Biden speaks during an event to mark Amtrak's 50th anniversary at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia on April 30, 2021. (AP/Patrick Semansky)
May 1, 2021, 1:09 am
‘L’dor v’dor’: Biden hails US Jewry contributions in heritage month proclamation
President notes how previous year was one of ‘historic firsts,’ with swearing-in of first Jewish second gentleman and first Jewish majority leader in Senate
By Jacob Magid
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greets then-US vice president Joe Biden upon his arrival to the prime minister's office in Jerusalem, Wednesday, March 9, 2016. (Debbie Hill, Pool, via AP)
April 30, 2021, 8:31 pm
Biden calls Netanyahu to express condolences over ‘heartbreaking’ Meron tragedy
US president laments ‘the loss of life among worshipers practicing their faith,’ says ordered assistance be offered; Ashkenazi: Israel working to help families of 4 dead Americans
By TOI staff and Jacob Magid
US President Joe Biden addresses a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on April 28, 2021. (Melina Mara / POOL / AFP)
April 29, 2021, 5:00 pm
Israel’s ambassador to the US: We won’t be bound by Iran deal
After Biden says US coordinating with allies on reentering pact, Gilad Erdan says Washington respects Jewish state’s need for ‘freedom of action’
By TOI staff
US Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi look at each other as US President Joe Biden addresses a joint session of Congress, April 28, 2021, in the House Chamber at the US Capitol in Washington. (Melina Mara/The Washington Post via AP, Pool)
April 29, 2021, 8:57 am
Biden: White supremacists are the ‘most lethal terrorist threat’ to US
In first speech to Congress, president says ‘working closely with our allies’ on Iran’s nuclear program, calls US Capitol raid ‘worst attack on our democracy since the Civil War’
By Ron Kampeas
US Vice President Kamala Harris (L) greets House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) ahead of US President Joe Biden addressing a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on April 28, 2021. (Chip Somodevilla / POOL / AFP)
April 29, 2021, 5:19 am
Seated behind Biden during Congress speech, Harris and Pelosi make history
For first time, two women flank president during address; ‘It’s about time,’ says House speaker
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE
US President Joe Biden addresses a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on April 28, 2021. (Melina Mara / POOL / AFP)
April 29, 2021, 4:50 am
In speech to nation, Biden declares: ‘America is rising anew’
Marking 100 days in office, US president urges a $1.8 trillion investment in children, families, education that would fundamentally transform government’s role in American life
By Jonathan Lemire and Josh Boak
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson speaking at the annual Judge James B. Parsons Legacy Dinner, February 24, 2020. (CC BY-SA 4.0 Wikicago/Wikipedia)
April 28, 2021, 9:05 am
Jewish group endorses Biden’s pick for appeals judge, tipped for Supreme Court
Ketanji Brown Jackson gains backing of National Council of Jewish Women as she gears up for tough confirmation ahead of possible nomination to top bench
By Ron Kampeas
The Daily Briefing
April 27, 2021, 12:41 pm
Daily Briefing Apr. 27: Why the Jewish state still denies the Armenian genocide
Tune in Sunday through Thursday to hear ToI editors and reporters quickly catch you up on what’s important today
By TOI staff
Israeli activists calling for the government's recognition of the Armenian genocide in front of the Turkish consulate in Jerusalem, April 24, 2012 (courtesy Combat Genocide Association)
April 27, 2021, 2:20 am
Why Israel won’t follow Biden’s lead and recognize Armenian genocide
Turkey is weak diplomatically and economically, and won’t retaliate, but for Israel, strategic interests still trump moral declarations
By Lazar Berman
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