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Obama’s Birthplace Question May Boot Him Off Georgia Ballot

“Birthers” have asked a Georgia court to bar President Barack Obama from the ballot unless he proves he was born in the United States.

Obama’s Birthplace Question May Boot Him Off Georgia Ballot

Former Israeli Envoy to UN: Replace Obama

Obama should be replaced, former Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Dan Gillerman told a women’s Zionist conference.

Former Israeli Envoy to UN: Replace Obama

Video: Obama Campaign Video Features Barak, Peres – and Bibi

Obama pulls out all stops to show himself as pro-Israel in a campaign video. Barak, Peres and even Netanyahu praise him.

Video: Obama Campaign Video Features Barak, Peres – and Bibi

Bad Joke: Atlanta Paper Sorry for 'Kill Obama' Article

The Atlanta Jewish Times wrote that one of Israel's options vis-à-vis Iran is to assassinate President Obama.

Bad Joke: Atlanta Paper Sorry for 'Kill Obama' Article

Video: Obama Tosses ‘Peace Process’ In Abdullah’s Lap

Obama thanked King Abdullah for hosting talks with the PA and Israel, possibly giving the president a scapegoat for expected failure.

Video: Obama Tosses ‘Peace Process’ In Abdullah’s Lap

‘Occupy Congress' Shuts Down White House with Smoke Bomb

An Occupy Congress rally shut down the White House for one hour Tuesday night with a smoke bomb thrown over the Pennsylvania Ave. fence.

‘Occupy Congress' Shuts Down White House with Smoke Bomb

Peres to Visit Obama, Receive Special AIPAC Award

Peres will visit Obama in March on a trip that will include an award from AIPAC and meetings in the Silicon Valley and with film moguls.

Peres to Visit Obama, Receive Special AIPAC Award

Israel Security Council: Obama Naive on Muslim Brotherhood

The Muslim Brotherhood plans to cut off Israel, The Hindu says Obama wants them to talk to Taliban, Israeli officials call Obama naïve.

Israel Security Council: Obama Naive on Muslim Brotherhood

‘Social Justice’? Ministers Receive Pay Hike to $11,000 a Month

Part of the new “social justice” economic measures include a 2 percent raise for ministers, who now receive a monthly check of $11,000.

‘Social Justice’? Ministers Receive Pay Hike to $11,000 a Month

Harry S. Obama?

Obama Plans to Focus Campaign on Attacking Do-Nothing Congress

Channeling Harry S. Truman may be Barack Obama's best option in the campaign.

Obama Plans to Focus Campaign on Attacking Do-Nothing Congress

Hillary Clinton Tops Most Admired List for Record 16th Time

Secretary of State wins Gallup Poll's Most Admired Woman title a record 16th time, Obama for fourth time.

Hillary Clinton Tops Most Admired List for Record 16th Time

Ross: Obama Prepared to Take Military Action Against Iran

Dennis Ross: If Obama draws the conclusion that certain kind of steps should be taken against Iran, he'll take them.

Ross: Obama Prepared to Take Military Action Against Iran

Satmar Rebbe Warns Jews Not to Oppose Obama

The leader of the Satmar Chassidic movement, Grand Rabbi Aron Teitelbaum, has come out against Jews who oppose US President Barack Obama.

Satmar Rebbe Warns Jews Not to Oppose Obama

Iran Mocks Obama Who ‘Begged' for Drone

Iran is having a field day over the latest downed Drone, saying that Obama “begs to give him back his toy plane.”

Iran Mocks Obama Who ‘Begged' for Drone

Peres on Obama’s Warnings to Iran: I Want Results

President Shimon Peres challenged presidents Obama and Sarkozy Sunday to back up their vows not let Iran go nuclear. "I want results."

Peres on Obama’s Warnings to Iran: I Want Results

'Peace Talks' Continue in Reverse

The Quartet continues to go through the motions of “peace talks” even though Abbas has publicly dismissed them as being irrelevant.

'Peace Talks' Continue in Reverse

Video: US Song and Dance on Ambassador’s Anti-Israel Remarks

Ambassador Gutman said Israel is partly to blame for anti-Semitism. Is that his opinion or that of the US. State Dept. can’t decide.

Video: US Song and Dance on Ambassador’s Anti-Israel Remarks

Everything You Need to Know about Muslim Brotherhood

Ex Muslim Brotherhood leader spells out its ideology: Muslims “are masters of the world," waging Jihad against “thieving gangs of Zion.”

Everything You Need to Know about Muslim Brotherhood

Obama in Hot Water Over Envoy’s Anti-Israel Remarks

The White House distanced itself from an ambassador’s blaming Israel for fueling anti-Semitism because of the standoff with the PA.

Obama in Hot Water Over Envoy’s Anti-Israel Remarks

Romney: Elect Me and I’ll Visit Israel First

Mitt Romney played the “Israeli card” in a GOP foreign policy debate and vowed Israel would be the first country he will visit if elected.

Romney: Elect Me and I’ll Visit Israel First

Russia, China and $200-a-Barrel Oil Trump Tough Sanctions

Obama’s “tough” sanctions on Iran exclude the central bank, a key to its energy economy. Russia and China oppose Obama’s move.

Russia, China and $200-a-Barrel Oil Trump Tough Sanctions

Abbas Going for Broke, Gunning for Unity with Hamas

Mahmoud Abbas is to meet with Hamas leaders in Cairo Thursday to sum up a unity deal based on “resistance” and non-recognition of Israel.

Abbas Going for Broke, Gunning for Unity with Hamas

Sarkozy to Netanyahu: You Have My Friendship

French President Nicolas Sarkozy doing damage control after being caught calling Netanyahu 'a liar.'

Sarkozy to Netanyahu: You Have My Friendship

Romney: Electing Obama Means a Nuclear Iran

Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney said that re-electing President Obama would mean accepting a nuclear Iran.

Romney: Electing Obama Means a Nuclear Iran

Sarkozy to Visit ‘Liar’ Netanyahu

Sarkozy plans to visit Netanyahu, whom he called a liar off-mike, to clear up a “misunderstanding” while media still mum on cover-up.

Sarkozy to Visit ‘Liar’ Netanyahu

Sanctions on Iran Fail because of Desire for Money

As Iran moves closer to building a nuclear weapon, sanctions on Tehran fail because of trade ties and fears of economic chaos.

Sanctions on Iran Fail because of Desire for Money

Sarkozy Tells Obama, 'Netanyahu is a Liar’

French president Sarkozy is in a diplomatic knot after telling Obama in what he thought was a private talk, “Netanyahu is a liar.”

Sarkozy Tells Obama, 'Netanyahu is a Liar’

Israel Helps US Security, Say Ex-Clinton, Bush Aides

Israel advances American national security interests, according to a report by former aides to presidents Clinton and Bush.

Israel Helps US Security, Say Ex-Clinton, Bush Aides

Arab Spring May Help Iran and Backfire on Supportive West

The Arab Spring uprisings, warmly praised by President Obama, may work to Iran’s advantage, warns the Czech Prime Minister.

Arab Spring May Help Iran and Backfire on Supportive West

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood in Gaza to Widen Terror Axis

The new Egyptian regime has allowed the Muslim Brotherhood to visit Gaza, a move that widens the Iranian-Hamas-Hizbullah terror Axis.

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood in Gaza to Widen Terror Axis

Shalit, Grapel – and Pollard?

Rumors – or perhaps only hopes – flew Tuesday that Pollard will follow Shalit and Grapel and be freed from his US prison soon.

Shalit, Grapel – and Pollard?

Activist: Obama, Biden Playing 'Good Cop, Bad Cop' on Pollard

US VP Biden's insistence in keeping Jonathan Pollard in prison is just part of a cynical election ploy, says Republican activist Mark Zell.

Activist: Obama, Biden Playing 'Good Cop, Bad Cop' on Pollard

U.S. Administration Working to Unblock Congress Aid to the PA

The Obama administration is in "intensive" discussion with lawmakers to release $200 million in blocked aid to the PA.

U.S. Administration Working to Unblock Congress Aid to the PA

Video: Obama Confuses Jews with Janitors

Obama starts to say “Jew” and quickly corrects himself to say “janitor” in a speech about the poor paying the same tax rates as the rich.

Video: Obama Confuses Jews with Janitors

Egyptian Facebook Campaign to Raid US Embassy, Says PA Network

Palestine Today reports that an Egyptian Facebook campaign urges a raid on the American embassy if the US casts a veto on PA bid at UN.

Egyptian Facebook Campaign to Raid US Embassy, Says PA Network

The New Improved Obama

Analysis: Obama's Address at the UN Was an Improvement

Dr. Amiel Ungar: By including reference to Israel's bonafide roots in the region, Obama improved on his previous addresses on the issue.

Analysis: Obama's Address at the UN Was an Improvement

Rick Perry Plays the ‘Israel Card’ in New York Likud Rally

GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry is joining a New York rally with a leader of the Likud party’s strongly nationalist flank Tuesday.

Rick Perry Plays the ‘Israel Card’ in New York Likud Rally

Rick Perry Blames Obama for PA’s ‘Peace Process’ Refusal

GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry blames Obama for demanding concessions from Israel and “encouraging” Abbas to avoid direct talks.

Rick Perry Blames Obama for PA’s ‘Peace Process’ Refusal

Netanyahu to Meet with Obama

Prime Minister Netanyahu told the Cabinet Sunday he will meet with President Obama this week, and added that the PA will fail in the UN.

Netanyahu to Meet with Obama

Obama Loses Jewish Support

Jewish support for Obama drops from 80%; only 22% pleased with his treatment of Israel.

Obama Loses Jewish Support

Jimmy Carter Backs PA Bid to United Nations

Jimmy Carter, the guiding hand behind the endangered Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty, urges the UN to recognize the Palestinian Authority.

Jimmy Carter Backs PA Bid to United Nations

Obama Loses PA Referendum in NY Election

Republican Bob Turner won an upset in NY’s strongly Democratic 9th district in a special election that focused on Obama’s views of Israel.

Obama Loses PA Referendum in NY Election

Taliban Celebrates 9/11, Wounds 77 US Soldiers in Truck Bombing

Taliban ”celebrated” the anniversary of 9/11 by exploding a truck, killing five Afghans and wounding 77 American soldiers.

Taliban Celebrates 9/11, Wounds 77 US Soldiers in Truck Bombing

Video: Embassy Invasion almost Ended in ‘Catastrophe’

Israeli embassy guards were told to shoot at protesters if they barged into their room. Egyptian commandos rescued them at the last minute.

Video: Embassy Invasion almost Ended in ‘Catastrophe’

PA Turns Tables on Obama, Uses His Speech to Back UN Bid

The Palestinian Authority turns the tables on Obama, using an old speech to support its campaign for the UN recognition that he opposes.

PA Turns Tables on Obama, Uses His Speech to Back UN Bid

Gates Says Netanyahu an Ungrateful Ally

Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates calls Netanyahu an “ungrateful ally,” journalist Jeffrey Goldberg writes.

Gates Says Netanyahu an Ungrateful Ally

US Desperate to Resurrect Peace Process

US makes a desperate last-minute try to return to the “peace process” and stop the PA from going to the UN for recognition.

US Desperate to Resurrect Peace Process

Apologize to Turkey? Netanyahu Tells Clinton, ‘No Thanks’

Netanyahu turned down Clinton and will not apologize to Turkey for the IDF counter terrorist action that killed nine IHH terror activists.

Apologize to Turkey? Netanyahu Tells Clinton, ‘No Thanks’

‘US Withdrawal from Iraq to Help Iran Pulverize Israel’

A total US pullout from Iraq will provide a land bridge for a Shi’ite Muslim Crescent axis to “pulverize” Israel, Hizbullah general says.

‘US Withdrawal from Iraq to Help Iran Pulverize Israel’

Twin Terror Attacks Kill 50 in Iraq

More than 50 people were killed in terrorist attacks in Iraq, where the Obama administration has pulled out most of its troops.

Twin Terror Attacks Kill 50 in Iraq

Obama’s Popularity Sinks to New Low

President Obama’s popularity has sunk to a new low, with an approval rating of under 40 percent, according to the latest Gallup poll.

Obama’s Popularity Sinks to New Low

Netanyahu Consoles US on SEALs Deaths

As Netanyahu consoles the US after Taliban kill 30 SEALs elite soldiers, a NATO helicopter makes a ”hard landing” in Afghanistan.

Netanyahu Consoles US on SEALs Deaths

NY Times Calls on Obama to Draw Map for PA State

A New York Times editorial calls on Obama to do what he has said won’t do – outline a ”take it or leave it” Palestinian Authority state.

NY Times Calls on Obama to Draw Map for PA State

Netanyahu Concedes to Obama – if Abbas Drops UN Ploy

The Netanyahu government has confirmed it will accept renewed talks with Abbas, based on 1949-1967 borders, if PA scraps its UN initiative.

Netanyahu Concedes to Obama – if Abbas Drops UN Ploy

Video: Netanyahu’s 'Reaching Out to Muslims’ Ramadan Greeting

Netanyahu issued a “reaching out to Muslims’ speech on YouTube Monday. Unlike Obama, he asked Abbas to sit down and talk without preconditio

Video: Netanyahu’s 'Reaching Out to Muslims’ Ramadan Greeting

Video: Syrian Death Squads Massacre Mourners at Funerals

A mother and brother of a victim of Assad’s death squads were gunned down as they tried to bury the victim. Mass arrests reported.

Video: Syrian Death Squads Massacre Mourners at Funerals

Poll: US Jews Fear Muslim Terror

A new poll reveals that US Jews fear terrorism by American Muslims, are solidly against Palestinian Authority demands and don’t like Obama.

Poll: US Jews Fear Muslim Terror

Poll: US Jews Still Like Obama, But Support Softens Slightly

A new Gallup poll released Tuesday indicates that Jewish support for President Obama has slipped over the past months – but only slightly.

Poll: US Jews Still Like Obama, But Support Softens Slightly

Obama Plans Israel Visit

US president Barack Obama is planning to visit Israel; Knesset speaker Rivlin says Obama has alienated Israelis; is it an election ploy?

Obama Plans Israel Visit

Obama Cannot Perform Miracles in Mideast, says Knesset Speaker

Even President Obama cannot perform miracles in the Middle East, the Knesset Speaker told outgoing US envoy Cunningham. Obama to visit – but when?

Obama Cannot Perform Miracles in Mideast, says Knesset Speaker