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Netanyahu keeps on giving
Netanyahu keeps on giving
ynetnews.com — Settlement freeze, deal with Hamas latest examples of one-sided Israeli generosity... (more) Netanyahu keeps on giving
Netanyahu declares 10-month settlement freeze 'to restart peace talks'
haaretz.com — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Wednesday evening that Israel would impose a 10-month freeze on construction... in West Bank settlements, saying the move was a bid to restart stalled peace talks with the Palestinians. "I hope that this ... (more) Netanyahu declares 10-month settlement freeze 'to ...

Benjamin Netanyahu Latest Blog Posts

Bibi’s bad week
10 hours ago at Israpundit
If they give, they will get and if they don't give, they will get
10 hours ago at Israel Matzav
Does Netanyahu want to be the next Sharon?
13 hours ago at Israel Matzav
Analysis of Freeze
16 hours ago at Israpundit
Netanyahu has Oslo accords on brink of collapse: architect
Netanyahu has Oslo accords on brink of collapse: architect
news.yahoo.com — AFP/File Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is unwilling to make sufficient concessions on Jewish settlement... (more) Netanyahu has Oslo accords on brink of collapse: architect
Palin and Clinton Agree on Settlements
weeklystandard.com — Sarah Palin weighs in on settlements : Barbara Walters: Governor, let's talk about some issues. The Middle... East. The Obama administration does not want Israel to build any more settlements on what they consider "Palestinian territory." What is ... (more) Palin and Clinton Agree on Settlements
Israel Expanding Settlements: Will Obama Finally Apply The Pressure?
tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com — Just yesterday US mediator, George Mitchell, told the Israelis that the United States opposed expanding the Gilo... settlement in East Jerusalem. According to Israeli press reports, Mitchell said that moving ahead with settlement expansion now could ... (more) Israel Expanding Settlements: Will Obama Finally Apply ...
Morrison announces for Columbia mayor
Morrison announces for Columbia mayor
wolfereports.com — Damn, it seems like everyone and their mom is running for Columbia mayor. The latest entrant is... local attorney and Nelson Mullins partner Steve Morrison . It was assumed that he would be battling with front-runner Steve Benjamin for the same votes. That’s now a for-sure assumption. Per ... (more) Morrison announces for Columbia mayor
Iran Faces the Music -- By: Benjamin Zycher
corner.nationalreview.com — President Obama in South Korea yesterday : "Iran has taken weeks now and has not shown its... willingness to say yes to this proposal . . . and so as a consequence we have begun discussions with our international partners about the importance of having ... (more) Iran Faces the Music -- By: Benjamin Zycher
Israel Deals Peace Process Another Blow
Israel Deals Peace Process Another Blow
truthdig.com — The Israeli Interior Ministry has approved the construction of 900 4-5 bedroom housing units on annexed Palestinian... territory in East Jerusalem. Benjamin Netanyahu’s spokesman said any settlement deal with the U.S. would not include ... (more) Israel Deals Peace Process Another Blow
Israel insists there is no crisis with US
Israel insists there is no crisis with US
ynetnews.com — Sources close to Netanyahu imply White House's public criticism against planned construction in Jerusalem neighborhood is only... a show, although state officials surprised by its intensity. Prime Minister's Office instructs ministers not to comment on ... (more) Israel insists there is no crisis with US
Barkat Cries 'Racism' on U.S. Demand to Stop Building for Jews
israelnationalnews.com — (IsraelNN.com) Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat blasted the reported U.S. demand to block Jewish construction in Jerusalem and... said he would never allow a move to block construction for either Arabs or Jews anywhere in the city. "Israeli law does not ... (more) Barkat Cries 'Racism' on U.S. Demand to Stop Building ...
White House dismayed at Jerusalem settlement expansion | Politics
reuters.com — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Tuesday that it was "dismayed" over Israeli approval to... expand the Gilo settlement in Jerusalem and sharply criticized the ongoing evictions and demolition of Palestinian homes. "At a time when we are ... (more) White House dismayed at Jerusalem settlement expansion | ...
In W.H., are pictures telling a story?
In W.H., are pictures telling a story?
politico.com — Could the White House be trying to send a subliminal message to Netanyahu?... (more) In W.H., are pictures telling a story?
Caperton Coda
legaltimes.typepad.com — The West Virginia Supreme Court yesterday, for the third time, reversed a $50 million jury verdict in... a case that triggered a major U.S. Supreme Court ruling last June on the recusal of judges because of campaign contributions. The state... (more) Caperton Coda
JTA Covers NJDC on the State of the U.S.-Israel Relationship
njdc.org — JTA has posted the new fact sheet from NJDC about the state of the U.S.-Israel relationship. JTA... writes: The speeches by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel ‘illuminate the close, cooperative relationship and wide agreement between these ... (more) JTA Covers NJDC on the State of the U.S.-Israel Relationship
Bibi Netanyahu Gets the Cold Shoulder in Washington
Bibi Netanyahu Gets the Cold Shoulder in Washington
pajamasmedia.com — Israel's prime minister did his best to save face and insist everything was fine. It wasn't.... (more) Bibi Netanyahu Gets the Cold Shoulder in Washington
Netanyahu Calls for Talks to Resume
Netanyahu Calls for Talks to Resume
online.wsj.com — The White House waited several days to confirm that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could meet with... Obama, and sought conditions first. (more) Netanyahu Calls for Talks to Resume
The State of the U.S.-Israel Relationship
njdc.org — NJDC has posted a new fact sheet on the state of relations between the U.S. and Israel.... The new sheet is based off of President Barack Obama’s Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks at The Jewish Federations of North America General ... (more) The State of the U.S.-Israel Relationship
Obama and Netanyahu's 70 minute one-on-one, and dumping "unprecedented"
politico.com — November 11, 2009 Obama and Netanyahu's 70 minute one-on-one, and dumping "unprecedented" When Undersecretary of State for... Political Affairs Bill Burns spoke to the Middle East Institute on Monday, he used some subtly but notably different language on ... (more) Obama and Netanyahu's 70 minute one-on-one, and dumping ...
US-Israel Relations In Deep Freeze after Obama-Bibi Meeting
tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com — President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu met for two hours last night. Here is the post meeting... statement from the White House. " The President and Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed a number of issues in the U.S.-Israel bilateral relationship. ... (more) US-Israel Relations In Deep Freeze after Obama-Bibi Meeting
Anti-Israel Leader Disappointed By Obama’s Commitment to Israel
njdc.org — Hezbollah’s Secretary General, Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah, publicly stated that President Barack Obama is fully committed to Israel’s... “ interests and security .” Israel’s Yediot Aronot reports of Nasrallah: He [Nasrallah] said the world hoped that the new ... (more) Anti-Israel Leader Disappointed By Obama’s Commitment to ...
Netanyahu told Obama: Peace talks must yield deal
haaretz.com — Most of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's White House meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama this week took... place in private, and it centered mainly on the Palestinian issue. This is what Netanyahu told the people he briefed after the meeting. ... (more) Netanyahu told Obama: Peace talks must yield deal
US "Diplomat" Slams Bibi for Defending Israel's Interests
commonsensewonder.blogspot.com — I think Israel is the only US ally that can be slammed for having a Prime Minister... who defends its interests in a calm and logical way. Clearly the Obama administration wants Israel to just do what Obama wants, regardless of the consequences to it: The feeling in Washington is that Prime ... (more) US "Diplomat" Slams Bibi for Defending Israel's Interests
Key Dem Senators Say Stupak Abortion Amendment Goes Too Far
Key Dem Senators Say Stupak Abortion Amendment Goes Too Far
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — A number of high-profile senators have come forward today to say that a controversial amendment to House... health care legislation that would limit a woman's right to purchase insurance that covers abortions goes too far and should not be a part of the ... (more) Key Dem Senators Say Stupak Abortion Amendment Goes Too Far
Obama's modest proposal: A Lieberman swap
politico.com — A source at the White House for the President's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reports... that Obama ended the event with a modest proposal for both men's domestic politics. At the meeting's conclusion, the two leaders walked ... (more) Obama's modest proposal: A Lieberman swap
Mr. Netanyahu, Tear Down That Wall For Our Suicide Bombers
legalinsurrection.blogspot.com — You just knew this had to rear its head on the 20th anniversary of the Berlin Wall.... The anti-Israel left is demanding Mr. Netanyahu, Tear Down This Wall : On the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Western leaders are full of ... (more) Mr. Netanyahu, Tear Down That Wall For Our Suicide Bombers
PM Netanyahu’s great speech to the GA
israpundit.com — This is one of his best speeches. He keeps calling for “peace”. This is a brilliant strategy.... Everybody wants peace. Thus he builds a consensus. Then comes Israel’s need for security. Who can argue about that. Let the politicians ... (more) PM Netanyahu’s great speech to the GA
WH: Obama, Netanyahu Talked Iran And Middle East Peace
WH: Obama, Netanyahu Talked Iran And Middle East Peace
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — President Obama tonight met privately with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office, and the... White House isn't offering many details about what they discussed. Here's the short readout the White House put out tonight: "The ... (more) WH: Obama, Netanyahu Talked Iran And Middle East Peace
Obama, Netanyahu meet on Mideast crisis      (AFP)
Obama, Netanyahu meet on Mideast crisis (AFP)
news.yahoo.com — AFP - US efforts to revive the Middle East process floundered Tuesday after President Barack Obama and... Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held closed door talks amid signs of friction. (more) Obama, Netanyahu meet on Mideast crisis (AFP)
With Preconditions Met, Obama Hosts Netanyahu
With Preconditions Met, Obama Hosts Netanyahu
directorblue.blogspot.com — Dan from New York:WSJ, November 9, 2009Seeking Conditions First, Obama Hosts NetanyahuShowing New Discomfort, White House Wanted... Quid Pro Quo to MeetThe White House waited several days to confirm that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could meet with President Barack Obama Monday, and ... (more) With Preconditions Met, Obama Hosts Netanyahu
Not enough about him? Barack Obama skips Berlin Wall ceremonies – Telegraph Blogs
Not enough about him? Barack Obama skips Berlin Wall ceremonies – Telegraph Blogs
blogs.telegraph.co.uk — There was one world leader absent for today’s commemorations marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of... the Berlin Wall. Surprisingly enough, it’s President Barack Obama, who found time last year to give a campaign speech there last year, which Der ... (more) Not enough about him? Barack Obama skips Berlin Wall ...
Berlin Wall, Jailed for Blogging, Netanyahu Goes to Washington
Berlin Wall, Jailed for Blogging, Netanyahu Goes to Washington
notesfromagrumpyoldman.blogspot.com — Paul Krugman Lech Walesa Today marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, major... party time. Usually the politicians co-opt any celebrations by making it one big photo op for themselves. I understand that the current Prime Minister of Germany was in a hpt tub during the ... (more) Berlin Wall, Jailed for Blogging, Netanyahu Goes to ...
Middle East Clarity
swampland.blogs.time.com — Over at the Commentary blog, Max Boot has made the Neocon-Likud position on peace talks fairly plain:... the effort on the part of the Obama Administration to convince the Israelis to freeze all settlements has been "nonsense." And while I agree that the ... (more) Middle East Clarity
Benjamin: Could Thompson's next stop be D.C.?
Benjamin: Could Thompson's next stop be D.C.?
nydailynews.com — After his closer-than-expected loss to Mayor Bloomberg, William Thompson's name is being floated as a potential candidate... for all sorts of offices: Congress, state controller, even the U.S. Senate. (more) Benjamin: Could Thompson's next stop be D.C.?
Hezbollah Preps For Defense
Hezbollah Preps For Defense
truthdig.com — Hezbollah is reportedly prepping for another possible conflict with Israel, stocking up with arms and reinforcing fixed... positions, as fears grow that Netanyahu’s government will launch an assault against Lebanon as a precursor to any ... (more) Hezbollah Preps For Defense
Obama Hosts Netanyahu
Obama Hosts Netanyahu
online.wsj.com — Agence France-Presse/Getty Images Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, in the West Bank town of Halhul, north of... Hebron, on Sunday. (more) Obama Hosts Netanyahu
Turkey PM: Israel war crimes worse than Sudan
haaretz.com — Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday accused Israel of committing greater crimes against Palestinians during... its war in the Gaza Strip than those for which Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir had been indicted. Erdogan said he would ... (more) Turkey PM: Israel war crimes worse than Sudan
Obama will meet Netanyahu at White House
msnbc.msn.com — The White House announced Sunday that President Barack Obama will be meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu during the... Israeli prime minister's trip to Washington, ending days of uncertainty. (more) Obama will meet Netanyahu at White House
NAACP President Benjamin Jealous reaches out to a changing membership
NAACP President Benjamin Jealous reaches out to a changing membership
washingtonpost.com — William "Billy" Flynn, right, and Joseph "JJ" Jackson are president and vice president, respectively, of Maine State... Prison chapter of the NAACP. It is one of the only predominantly white chapters. (more) NAACP President Benjamin Jealous reaches out to a ...
More Emerging Bias: Maddow Guest Suggests Lack of Health Funding Motivated Fort Hood Killer
newsbusters.org — When in doubt, cite the need for more government funding of health care. You won't find an... argument on MSNBC. Among the guests offering their perspectives about the Fort Hood massacre on Rachel Maddow's show last night was Salon.com national ... (more) More Emerging Bias: Maddow Guest Suggests Lack of Health ...
More Than Just a Photo
foreignpolicy.com — More Than Just a Photo-Op Barack Obama's handshake meeting with Mahmoud Abbas and Benjamin Netanyahu is not... getting nearly the credit it deserves. In fact, Obama's Mideast peace strategy is far more sophisticated than most observers realize. BY DANIEL ... (more) More Than Just a Photo
Zahar: Israel serious about Schalit
jpost.com — Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu leaves on Sunday morning for Washington, where he is to address the 2009... General Assembly of the UJC/Jewish Federations of North America the next day. As of press time, the Prime Minister's Office said no formal ... (more) Zahar: Israel serious about Schalit
Netanyahu pidió a Berlusconi que no ceda a España el mando militar en Líbano · ELPAÍS.com
elpais.com — ENVIADO ESPECIAL Italia se escudó ayer en las peticiones de otros países para justificar su pretensión de... retrasar seis meses la entrega a España del mando de la Fuerza Interina de Naciones Unidas para Líbano (FINUL). "La misión militar en Líbano es ... (more) Netanyahu pidió a Berlusconi que no ceda a España el ...
Spain fuming after Netanyahu asks Italy to retain control of UNIFIL
haaretz.com — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has secretly asked Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to keep his country in... charge of the United Nations force in Lebanon rather than handing control to Spain as planned, causing chagrin in Madrid. The issue, ... (more) Spain fuming after Netanyahu asks Italy to retain ...
Oren: There was Never US-Israel Crisis
njdc.org — In an interview with The Jerusalem Post , Israel’s Ambassador to the United States declared that there... was never a “crisis” between the United States and Israel. The Post writes : [When] Asked about the apparently rocky relations between the US and Israel which some have ... (more) Oren: There was Never US-Israel Crisis
Senate Leader Blasts Holdup on Obama's Nominees
thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com — Senator Harry Reid denounces the slow pace of reaching a consensus on some critical Obama nominees.... (more) Senate Leader Blasts Holdup on Obama's Nominees
U.K., France want Israel, PA to probe Goldstone war crimes claims
haaretz.com — A joint French-British UN initiative would call on Israel and the Palestinians to hold immediate, independent investigations... into war crimes allegations stemming from the war in Gaza, as part of a bid to send the Goldstone report back to Geneva and ... (more) U.K., France want Israel, PA to probe Goldstone war ...
Top U.S. officials: Mideast peace talks have hit impasse
haaretz.com — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with U.S. special envoy George Mitchell again Monday afternoon in an... attempt to find a way to allow the Palestinians to return to the negotiating table. Senior U.S. officials admit that the talks have ... (more) Top U.S. officials: Mideast peace talks have hit impasse
Obama’s Settlement Climbdown
yglesias.thinkprogress.org — Spencer Ackerman has a good post on the damage the Obama administration’s apparent climbdown on the settlement... freeze issue is doing to moderate Palestinian leaders. From the perspective of Bibi Netanyahu, that’s great. He doesn’t ... (more) Obama’s Settlement Climbdown
Palestinians accuse U.S. of killing peace prospects
reuters.com — Jeffrey Heller JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Pointing an accusing finger at the United States, the Palestinians on Sunday... said Washington's backing for Israeli refusal to halt Jewish settlement expansion had killed any hope of reviving peace negotiations ... (more) Palestinians accuse U.S. of killing peace prospects
Clinton lauds Israel’s ‘unprecedented’ concessions
jta.org — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton praised Israel for offering ''unprecedented'' concessions on West Bank settlement... construction. (more) Clinton lauds Israel’s ‘unprecedented’ concessions
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