Holbrooke Dies at 69, Exposed State Dept. Anti-Semitism
US diplomat Richard Holbrooke, who two years ago praised Truman for recognizing Israel despite State Department opposition, dies at the age of 69.
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U.S. Expert Calls to Talk with Hizbullah, 'Mess With Their Mind'
A senior U.S. Mideast expert calls on America to talk with Hizbullah, “mess with” the organization. Obama administration not interested.
Flotilla Reporters Feeding Frenzy at State Dept. Briefing
Reporters at Tuesday's State Department briefing on the U.S. involvement in the flotilla ambush were seeking anything but objective facts.
Jerusalem Reunification Day: 'Provocative Act?'
Is Israel's annual Jerusalem Day holiday a provocative act? Maybe, maybe not. Just don't ask the U.S. State Department.
US: ‘Peace Process’ in Cul-de-Sac but not a Dead End
Is a cul-de-sac a dead end? Not when it comes to seemingly vanishing 'Middle East' peace process, a US State Dept. spokesman told reporters.
State Dept's Religious Report Under Attack
Critical reactions to the U.S. State Department’s 2009 International Religious Freedoms Report’s section on Israel continue to be expressed.
US Report Criticizes Israel's Jewish Character
An anti-missionary group in Israel accuses the State Department of issuing a report critical of Israel's Jewish nature.
Skepticism over US Rose-Colored Mideast Glasses
Israeli media fawned over a US statement that it is closer” to agreement with Israel. US media are skeptical: “We’ve been fed this line before.”
Giving Congress a New Perspective
Israeli reporter David Bedein and activist Jeff Daube give U.S. Congressmen a new perspective on the Israel-PA relationship.
US Media See Through Smokescreen of Optimism
US optimism on Middle East talks is a smokescreen for Arab opposition to recognizing Israel, according to the tone of reporters’ comments.
US Policy: Jews in Eastern Jerusalem are Unwanted ‘Settlers’
A Jewish presence in eastern Jerusalem is no different than “settlements,” according to new US policy. Likud’s “left wing flank” backs Netanyahu.
Is Israel Negotiating with US or with PA?
Talks between Israel and the PA for a new Arab state have turned into a dialogue with the US. An American reporter asked, “What is the real goal?”
US Has ‘No Preference’ Whether Ahmadinejad Wins or Loses
‘Would the US prefer an Iranian president not out to wipe Israel off the map? The State Dept. said it has “no preferences” in Friday’s vote.