Barack Obama

Top Democratic Senator slams Obama on ISIS

Ranking Democrat on intel committee turns on Obama, saying his approach 'isn't sufficient' and has let the situation get 'worse.'

Obama: We won't relent in fight against ISIS

President Barack Obama says ISIS are "a bunch of killers", vows the international coalition against the group will "not relent".

Obama: No end to ISIS if Assad remains in power

US President sees no end to civil war if Assad remains in power and says Syrian won't accept him as solution.

Obama to veto legislation on refugee screening

White House declares Obama will veto a Republican bill to toughen the screening process for Syrian refugees.

Republicans introduce legislation to stop Syrian refugee plan

New legislation would require more robust vetting before the White House can go ahead with plan to welcome 10,000 refugees from Syria.

Obama accuses Republicans of 'hysteria' over refugee problem

Obama issues strong rebuke of Republicans attempting to stop flow of refugees into US, says they're 'scared of widows and orphans.'

Obama administration to move forward with refugee program

State Department says Obama administration is committed to admitting 10,000 Syrian refugees despite refusal by 24 states.

Obama: US had no precise intelligence warning of Paris attacks

US working closely with France to track down perpetrators of 'heinous' Paris attacks, US president says.

Obama approves of EU labeling of Jewish products

Obama administration says labeling 'not a boycott,' because 'settlements aren't part of Israel,' and adds: 'we label too.'

Rivlin, Obama to meet in Washington next month

President Reuven Rivlin accepts invitation from American counterpart for formal visit to Washington on December 9.

Bennett opposes Netanyahu's two-state statements

Jewish Home Chairman denies that there was a unanimous vote to ease economic pressure on Palestinian Arabs.

WJC lauds Obama and Netanyahu for commitment to two states

World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder praises Obama and Netanyahu after face-to-face meeting at the White House.

Obama launches personal Facebook page

American president joins social network for the first time, encourages action against climate change.

Obama spokesman admits: Two-state solution unlikely

White House spokesman says the administration has concluded that the two-state solution can't be reached before Obama leaves office.

Netanyahu: 'One of the best meetings I've had with Obama'

Prime Minister tells reporters the meeting with President Obama was positive and productive. Arutz Sheva reports from Washington.

Meeting Obama, Netanyahu says Israel 'committed to two states'

Friendly words as the two leaders speak to journalists ahead of meeting; Arutz Sheva reports from Washington.

Ex-Mid East Adviser: Obama to blame Bibi for terror wave

Dennis Ross estimates in meeting Obama will hold PM responsible for 'standing pat,' and discuss new Temple Mount gestures.

Defense Secretary: US may send more ground troops to Syria

Ash Carter says US 'absolutely' may send more troops to Syria, despite Obama's promise of no boots on the ground.

PM: Meeting with Obama is 'important' for Israel's future

Netanyahu eulogizes Israel's fifth president and discusses upcoming meeting with US president at Cabinet meeting on Sunday.

Netanyahu, Obama look to move past personal tensions

Despite testy personal ties, Obama and Netanyahu attempt to turn page with businesslike meeting on Israel's defense aid.

Obama to ask Netanyahu to avoid 'one-state solution'

Obama's senior advisers says he will discuss with Netanyahu steps to make progress on peace talks.

Obama: It's 'possible' Russian plane was downed by bomb

Obama says it’s possible a terrorist bomb brought down Russian plane over the Sinai but says it is too early to determine that for a fact.

'Obama feeding nest of anti-Semitism'

Criticism from the PM's new Head of Public Diplomacy Ran Baratz is not limited to Israeli politicians, but extends to US leaders as well.

Rubio: What's Obama's strategy on Syria?

GOP candidates criticize Obama's plan to deploy 50 special forces to Syria, say he lacks a real strategy to solve that conflict.

Expert: No choice for Obama, he will resume talks with Iran

Iran has refused to accept the terms of the nuclear 'agreement' it signed – and President Obama will be forced to reopen negotiations.

Obama Syria deployment 'too little, too late,' say critics

US president slammed by critics for flip flopping again over Syria; Trump: 'We have a president who just doesn't know what he's doing.'

Obama touts 'two-state solution' at Rabin memorial

In video address at Rabin memorial in Tel Aviv, President Obama says peace is possible only if there are two states.

Watch: State Dept. 'doesn't know' that Obama broke his word

Spokesperson 'doesn't know' if Obama's policy was not to put boots on the ground until Friday flip-flop - even though Obama said it was.

Trump: Obama hates Israel

Republican presidential candidate says he thinks Obama hates Israel but stresses Israel would be safe with him as president.

Obama authorizes special forces in Syria

Obama authorizes sustained deployment of special forces to Syria, but White House insists it is not putting American boots on the ground.

Hillary and the triumph of mediocrity

Canada to withdraw fighter jets from Iraq and Syria

Canada's prime minister-elect Justin Trudeau tells Obama Canadian fighter jets will withdraw from fighting ISIS.

Obama Begins Process of Lifting Iran Sanctions

President Obama signs an order directing his administration to begin issuing waivers to Iran nuclear sanctions as deal is implemented.

Obama 'Very Concerned' About Middle East Violence

President Barack Obama calls on Israeli and PA leaders to restore calm amid latest terror wave.

Watch: Obama Admin Can't Blame Palestinians for Terror

Spokesman says demand to 'end incitement' is same for Abbas and Netanyahu, throws in Temple Mount red herring.

Obama to Change Syrian Rebel Training Program

Faulty Pentagon-led training for 'moderate' rebels to be redirected after multiple problems, Ashton Carter reveals.

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McCain: Terror Wave May be Due to Obama's Weakness

Ex-presidential candidate says Abbas acting with impunity, likely due to perceived American weakness in region.

Obama Wants to Lift the Embargo on Cuba, Says Official

Commerce Secretary says Obama wants to end the trade embargo on Cuba but it will take time.

Top White House Aid: Netanyahu, Obama 'Moving On' from Iran Deal

In an interview with Army Radio, top White House staffer Ben Rhodes said now that PM Netanyahu and President Obama were 'moving on.'

US Denies Reports it Threatened Israel

State Dept. says reports that Obama caused Netanyahu to fold on Judea-Samaria construction with veto threat are 'false.'

American Officials: Netanyahu Has Ended Fight Against Iran Deal

American officials claim Netanyahu's UN speech was the swansong on his public fight against the Iran deal.

Obama Twice Refused to Block Palestinian State

Politico reveals Senator Reid twice asked Obama to state he would veto UN resolution establishing 'Palestine,' and was twice ignored.

Cameron Bests Obama in Diplomatic Showdown

After Obama said extremism not limited to one religion, Cameron pointed out that world's biggest problem today is radicalized Islam.

Iran Parliament Rebukes Foreign Minister for Obama Handshake

Parliament chants 'death to America,' protests FM Zarif's historic handshake with Obama, after foreign ministry calls it an 'accident.'

Iranian FM Under Fire for Shaking Obama's Hand

Mohammad Javad Zarif ignored Iran's 'red lines,' asserts MP, by shaking hands with the president of an 'enemy nation.'

Putin, Obama Meet for First Time in a Year

Russian and US leaders meet for first time in over a year; pledge to work together to avoid clashing in Syria despite opposing sides.

Obama 'Prepared to Work With' Russia, Iran on Syria Conflict

US President Barack Obama pledges to work 'with any nation' to solve Ukraine, Syria conflicts.

'Preemptory surrender'

Cruz: Republican Leaders Gave Up on Iran Deal

Presidential candidate attacks own party leaders for not being willing to cause government shutdown to stop deal, Planned Parenthood.

No Plans for Obama and Rouhani to Meet at UN

White House says President Obama has no plans to meet Iranian counterpart during the UN General Assembly.

At Congress Pope Praises Obama Over Cuba, Iran

Pope Francis praises 'courage and daring' in rapprochement with despotic regimes, days after Cuba visit in which activists were repressed.

One Percent of Americans Think Barack Obama is Jewish

Only 39% of Americans correctly guessed Obama's Christian religion, while another 29% said he was a Muslim.

Saudi King Asks Obama to Stop 'Israeli Attacks' on Temple Mount

King Salman phones Obama to condemn Israel for defending itself from Arab riots on the Temple Mount.

Nobel Prize Director Admits Obama Award Was a Mistake

In memoir former director reveals Obama's record proves prize's error, Obama's advisers even asked if he could get out of the prize.

Obama Invites Suspended Muslim Teen to White House

Obama invites to White House a 14-year-old who was suspended from school after his clock was mistaken for a bomb.

It's Final: Netanyahu to Visit White House November 9

US, Israeli leaders to meet face-to-face for the first time since Iran deal was announced in July.

Watch: What Do Liberals Actually Know about the Iran Deal?

Obama's supporters defend the deal to the hilt - but if this eye-opening series of interviews is anything to go by, 'they don't know jack.'

Watch: Shana Tova from President Obama

President Obama extends his warm wishes to Jews around the world for Rosh Hashanah.

White House: Obama and Netanyahu will Meet in November

White House says Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu will likely visit the White House in November to meet with President Barack Obama.

The Obama-Netanyahu Relationship

An in-depth investigation into the Iran Nuclear Deal.

House Passes Resolution to Restart Iran Deal Review

After Senate move to block deal fails, House calls to restart review, accusing Obama of breaching Review Act with secret side deals.