Barack Obama

What is Obama planning for Israel in his final months?

Report suggests White House preparing possible last-ditch attempt at achieving two-state solution before Obama's term ends next January.

US opposes one-sided resolutions against Israel

American Ambassador to Israel addresses growing concerns in Israel that US will no longer veto Arab-backed UN Security Council resolutions.

Did Obama lie about Clinton emails?

Newly released emails appear to contradict claims by President Obama that he was unaware of Clinton's private email system.

'Why isn''t Obama fighting anti-Israel UNESCO resolutions?'

As new UNESCO resolution denying Jewish ties to Jerusalem looms, Ted Cruz rips Obama administration for ignoring bipartisan opposition.

Obama says Trump is 'undermining democracy'

President Obama describes Trump as "dangerous" after he said he may contest the results of the presidential election.

Netanyahu tells Amona residents Obama is a threat to communities

Netanyahu tells Amona residents that Obama intends to harm Judean and Samarian communities before he leaves the White House

Obama to Trump: Stop whining

President Barack Obama dismisses Republican presidential candidate's assertions that the presidential election is rigged.

Caroline Glick op-ed: Israel must go on offensive at UN

Journalist and author Caroline Glick says Israel must be more aggressive at the UN to prevent US from using Security Council against Israel.

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Netanyahu asks Kerry not to promote anti-Israel resolutions

Netanyahu reportedly told Secretary of State that Israel expects Obama not to support a UN resolution on Israeli-PA issue.

Obama: Trump's remarks are 'disturbing'

Obama condemns Trump's remarks on women, calling them demeaning and degrading.

Delay destruction of Amona to stop Obama betrayal at UN

Yesha leader warns that if destruction of Amona is not delayed, Obama will have a pretext to betray Israel at UN after US elections.

New York Times to Obama: Hit Israel hard

NY Times tells Obama to pass decision in UN spelling out borders of Israel, 'Palestine.'

Hurricane Matthew on the way:

Obama declares emergency in South Carolina

After Florida, President Barack Obama also declares a state of emergency in South Carolina as Hurricane Matthew arrives.

Obama declares state of emergency as hurricane nears Florida

As Hurricane Matthew strengthens, Florida governor calls on 1.5 million people to evacuate and Obama declares state of emergency in Florida.

President Obama, the Ultimate Tourist, ticks down bucket list

President Obama has spent more time sightseeing than any of his predecessors in office.

Watch: Shana Tova from President Obama

President Obama reflects on his work with the Jewish community during his time in office, as he wishes the Jewish people a happy new year.

Expert: 'Obama must veto anti-settlement resolution'

Professor Anne Bayefsky explains why a UN Security Council resolution declaring Judea and Samaria communities illegal would be dangerous.

Obama's shouts to Clinton from AF1 door go viral

"Bill! Let's go! I gotta get home!" the president yelled from Air Force One in Israel, in a spontaneous offer to take Clinton home.

The White House makes an embarrassing 'mistake'

White House contradicts its own policy, later corrects location of Jerusalem on day of Peres’ funeral.

Obama urged to probe killing of Palestinian-American teen

15 organizations call on Obama to investigate the killing of a Palestinian-American teenager by Israeli soldiers.

Obama under fire for Syria policy

US President defends his refusal to use force in Syria, as diplomatic efforts fail and carnage continues with no end in sight.

U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff for Peres

President Barack Obama orders flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of former Israeli President.

Obama blasts Congress for overriding veto of 9/11 bill

President Obama says Congress move to override his veto of 9/11 bill was political.

Congress rejects Obama's veto of 9/11 bill

For the first time in Obama's tenure, Congress overwhelmingly rejects his veto of a bill. 9/11 victims will now be permitted to sue Saudis.

White House confirms Obama will attend Peres's funeral

White House confirms that President Obama will lead the American delegation to take part in Shimon Peres's funeral.

Obama, Clinton, world leaders to attend Peres funeral

Obama, Clinton among world leaders set to travel to Israel Friday for funeral of former President Shimon Peres.

‘Todah rabah, Shimon’: Obama offers passionate farewell to Peres

President Obama, Clinton family praise former President Peres following announcement of his death. 'He was a dreamer'.

Obama: Jewish role in civil rights can inspire healing

President Obama speaks to rabbis in a pre-High Holidays call.

Obama names ambassador to Cuba

Obama nominates Jeffrey DeLaurentis to be the first U.S. ambassador to Cuba. Congress unlikely to approve nomination.

Senate to override Obama's veto of 9/11 victims' bill

Senate to vote on Wednesday to override veto of legislation that would allow 9/11 victims to sue the government of Saudi Arabia.

Presidential error at the UN

US president Barak Obama called Judea and Samaria 'Palestinian land' in contravention of the Oslo accords and international law.

Obama calls Yesha 'Palestinian,' contrary to Oslo and Int'l Law

President Obama calls Judea and Samaria 'Palestinian' - in contradiction to international law.

'Settlements are the root of the conflict? Nonsense'

Member of Netanyahu's entourage says the meeting with Obama was positive and they agree on most issues.

Netanyahu to Obama: You'll always be welcome in Israel

Netanyahu, Obama, meet in New York. Obama expresses concerns about 'settlement' building and lack of implementation of the 2-state solution.

White House: Obama will discuss 'settlements' with Netanyahu

White House adviser tells reporters that the President will raise his concerns over "Israeli settlements" when he meets Netanyahu.

Obama at UN: Recognize Israel, end the 'occupation'

In his last UN General Assembly speech, President Obama speaks about his vision for global future, including Israel and the Palestinians.

Netanyahu: I'll speak truth to power at United Nations

Prime Minister promises UN will hear Israeli side of the story as he departs for US ahead of meeting with President Obama.

Senators to Obama: Continue vetoing anti-Israel UN resolutions

88 senators from both parties urge Obama to maintain policy of vetoing any one-sided Security Council resolutions on the Israeli-PA issue.

Obama and Netanyahu to meet in New York

Israeli and American leaders to meet in New York this Wednesday four months before Obama leaves office

Obama: I'll be insulted if blacks don't come out for Hillary

Obama demands large African American turnout to vote for Clinton, will be 'personally insulted' if community doesn't rally behind nominee.

Trump: Obama was born in the United States

Republican presidential nominee publicly says President Obama was born in the United States, backtracking on the infamous "birtherism" saga.

Obama's $38B aid package to Israel comes with caveats

Obama's $38B aid package to Israel comes with caveats: It's generous, but on his terms,

Obama hails new defense aid to Israel

President Obama says new aid agreement "will make a significant contribution to Israel’s security".

Obama: No one's fit to be president more than Hillary

President Obama offers endorsement of Clinton’s fitness to serve as president while blasting Trump as unfit.

Oren: Hillary's not a little girl anymore; race takes its toll

Deputy Minister for Diplomacy in the Prime Minister's office Michael Oren talks American politics in an interview with Arutz Sheva

Obama to veto 9/11 victims’ bill

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says President Obama is expected to veto bill allowing 9/11 victims' families to sue Saudi Arabia.

Obama: North Korean nuclear test 'a grave threat'

The United States "will never accept" a nuclear North Korea, reiterates Obama after Pyongyang's latest nuclear test.

Philippines president curses Obama on live television

Angered by White House pressure over anti-drug policies, Philippines president slams President Obama as a "son of a whore".

US, Russia negotiating Syria deal

The United States indicated Sunday it was close to a deal with Russia to stemp the violence in Syria's brutal civil war.

Obama accused of 'misleading the public' over Iran deal

AIPAC, Republican Jewish Coalition criticize report which revealed that Iran was secretly allowed to evade restrictions.

Trump: Obama 'gave away the store' in the Iran deal

Donald Trump's campaign blasts Iran deal after report revealed the U.S. and its partners agreed "to allow Iran to evade some restrictions.

Obama and Erdogan to meet on sidelines of G20 summit

White House announces Obama to meet his Turkish counterpart on Sunday in China.

US announces 10,000th Syrian refugee of the year

US meets it goal more than a month ahead of schedule, while critics warn its opening its gates to terrorism.

Will Netanyahu meet Obama in September?

Officials on both sides of the Atlantic are working to arrange a meeting between the two at the UN, though for very different purposes.

Trump visits Louisiana, Obama pencils it in for Tuesday

Republican nominee Donald Trump visited the state destroyed by flooding on Friday. Rival Clinton has no plans to visit the ravaged state.

Trump: Obama lied to us

Republican presidential nominee blasts Obama over the United States' $400 million payment to Iran.

GOP lawmakers blast Obama over Iran ransom saga

Republicans blast the Obama administration after it acknowledges a payment to Iran was contingent on the release of American prisoners.

Obama's final religious freedom report slams Muslim blasphemy

Obama administration’s final report on religious freedoms focuses on oppressive blasphemy laws and societal norms in Muslim countries.

Hezbollah leader: Obama did, indeed, found ISIS

The Leader of Hezbollah cited Donald Trump's words that 'Obama founded ISIS,' and agreed.

Trump: Comments on Obama and ISIS were sarcasm

Republican presidential nominee plays down claims that Obama and Clinton were "co-founders" of ISIS.