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Obama Promises Tough Action on Firms that Violate Sanctions

Obama says he will come down "like a ton of bricks" on firms that violate the sanctions on Iran.

Obama Promises Tough Action on Firms that Violate Sanctions

Netanyahu to Meet Obama March 3

Prime Minister will address AIPAC, then head to West Coast, tour Silicon Valley.

Netanyahu to Meet Obama March 3

Obama Lauds Kerry's Peace Efforts Amid Israeli Criticism

Obama thanks Kerry for his "extraordinary passion" in trying to achieve Israeli-PA peace.

Obama Lauds Kerry's Peace Efforts Amid Israeli Criticism

House Democrats Support Obama Against Iran Sanctions

Reps. Lloyd Doggett and David Price mobilizing their colleagues against a bill to slap more sanctions on Iran.

House Democrats Support Obama Against Iran Sanctions

Obama to Visit Saudi Arabia in March

President Barack Obama will travel to Saudi Arabia to meet with King Abdullah, amid tension in relations between the countries.

Obama to Visit Saudi Arabia in March

Success for Obama: No New Iran Sanctions

US President’s veto threat appears to work: several senators drop plans for new sanctions on Iran.

Success for Obama: No New Iran Sanctions

Opinion: Is 1984 happening in 2014?

Through foreign policy bungling, Obama has forced the military option against Iran's nuclear program.

Opinion: Is 1984 happening in 2014?

Obama in State of the Union: I'll Veto New Iran Sanctions

Obama reiterates that he will veto a new Iran sanctions bill which "threatens to derail" the negotiations on its nuclear program.

Obama in State of the Union: I'll Veto New Iran Sanctions

Former CIA Head: Obama Will Strike Iran if Needed

Former CIA Director claims Obama won't hesitate to strike Iran if needed, INSS director says US-Israel ties need to be healed.

Former CIA Head: Obama Will Strike Iran if Needed

Obama Urges the World to Confront Anti-Semitism

Choices mean "choosing to confront bigotry and hatred in all of its forms," says Obama on International Holocaust Day.

Obama Urges the World to Confront Anti-Semitism

Poll: Most Americans Oppose Obama, Support Israel

ZOA poll reveals that most Americans - even those outside Jewish communities - oppose Washington's anti-Israel policies.

Poll: Most Americans Oppose Obama, Support Israel

Obama and Kerry 'Disappointed' By Jewish Criticism

Source close to both officials reports they are 'uncomfortable' at American Jews' support for Israel.

Obama and Kerry 'Disappointed' By Jewish Criticism

Analyst: US Abandoning Middle East, Leaving Iran in Charge

Iran is set to become the “alpha dog” - the dominant power – in the Middle East, according to a Fox News analyst.

Analyst: US Abandoning Middle East, Leaving Iran in Charge

US Official Admits Iran Deal Allows Nuclear R&D

Interim deal does not stop Iran from designing new types of centrifuges, a senior White House official admits.

US Official Admits Iran Deal Allows Nuclear R&D

Obama: Now Isn't the Time for New Sanctions

Now would not be the right time for Congress to impose new sanctions on Iran, says Obama, days before nuclear deal to be implemented.

Obama: Now Isn't the Time for New Sanctions

World Leaders Say Goodbye To Sharon

Obama, Putin, Merkel, Ban Ki-Moon and other leaders, as well as Jewish Agency and ADL, react to death of former prime minister.

World Leaders Say Goodbye To Sharon

Obama Invites Merkel to Washington After Spying Row

President Obama invites German Chancellor to Washington, hoping to mend fences after revelations of U.S. eavesdropping on her cellphone.

Obama Invites Merkel to Washington After Spying Row

Gates: for Obama, War is 'about Getting Out'

Former defense secretary says Obama was convinced his own Afghanistan strategy would fail.

Gates: for Obama, War is 'about Getting Out'

Steinitz: Israel Rejects US Plans for the Jordan Valley

Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz states on public radio Sunday that Israel has rejected the US's plans for the Jordan Valley.

Steinitz: Israel Rejects US Plans for the Jordan Valley

US Jewish Leaders Have 'Consensus': Pollard Must Be Freed

MK Tzipi Hotovely, returning from US, says Jewish leaders cited 'moral obligation to demand' Pollard's release; Peres, MKs petition Obama.

US Jewish Leaders Have 'Consensus': Pollard Must Be Freed

Pollard's Imprisonment 'Absurd' Given US Spying

Fmr. Assistant Secretary of Defense lashes out after US spying revelations, comes as Obama omits Pollard from clemency list.

Pollard's Imprisonment 'Absurd' Given US Spying

Obama Threatens Veto as Senators Promote New Iran Sanctions

White House threatened to use its veto power against legislation that would impose new sanctions on Iran.

Obama Threatens Veto as Senators Promote New Iran Sanctions

Iranian Analyst: Without Deal, We Would've Attacked Israel

Iranian political analyst: If a deal with the West had not been reached, Obama would've had to beg Khamenei not to attack Israel.

Iranian Analyst: Without Deal, We Would've Attacked Israel

Obama's Approval Ratings Reach Lowest Level Yet

New poll finds 54% of Americans disapprove of Obama's job at the helm, particularly critical of 'Obamacare'.

Obama's Approval Ratings Reach Lowest Level Yet

Republicans Slam Obama for Castro Handshake

"Neville Chamberlain shook hands with Hitler," notes John McCain after President Obama shakes hands with Cuban dictator.

Republicans Slam Obama for Castro Handshake

Obama Shakes Castro's Hand At Mandela Event

Obama's handshake with communist leader Raul Castro comes despite frozen US-Cuban relations and imprisoned American Alan Gross' appeal.

Obama Shakes Castro's Hand At Mandela Event

US 'Knew About Rebel Chemical Weapons, Acted Selectively'

Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist reveals proof that US administration knew both sides had weapons; officials deny claims.

US 'Knew About Rebel Chemical Weapons, Acted Selectively'

US Defense Budget Increases Aid for Anti-Missile Systems

Amendments to 2014 budget Monday propose greater US-Israel cooperation on program, which boosts Israel's defense from regional foes.

US Defense Budget Increases Aid for Anti-Missile Systems

Peres: I Have No Problem Meeting with Rouhani

At Israel Business Conference, President Peres stated that purpose of negotiations is to 'turn enemies into friends.'

Peres: I Have No Problem Meeting with Rouhani

Bennett: Annex Jewish Areas of Judea and Samaria

Economics Minister says a deal with the PA whilst Hamas controls Gaza is like 'discussing the purchase of a car with only half its owners'.

Bennett: Annex Jewish Areas of Judea and Samaria

Obama: Judea and Samaria Must Not be 'Gaza 2'

President Obama says at Saban Forum that there cannot be a situation where Judea and Samaria becomes a security threat.

Obama: Judea and Samaria Must Not be 'Gaza 2'

Obama at Saban: We Prefer Diplomacy, But All Options On Table

Speaking at Saban Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Obama presents diplomatic agreement as stopgap solution for nuclear program.

Obama at Saban: We Prefer Diplomacy, But All Options On Table

White House Denies Reports that Obama will Visit Iran in 2014

Kuwaiti news agencies report that US President has already planned Iran trip next year.

White House Denies Reports that Obama will Visit Iran in 2014

US Calls Netanyahu 'Desperate and Weak'

Israeli TV quotes senior officials in the White House, State Department, dismissing PM's objection to Iran deal.

US Calls Netanyahu 'Desperate and Weak'

Obama Told Netanyahu: Don't be So Vocal About Iran Deal

Obama reportedly asked PM Netanyahu to "take a breather" from his criticism of the Iran deal, reports The Washington Post.

Obama Told Netanyahu: Don't be So Vocal About Iran Deal

Obama Sends Hanukkah Greeting to the Jewish People

U.S. President wishes for future that is "bright and full of hope" in annual Hanukkah greeting.

Obama Sends Hanukkah Greeting to the Jewish People

Obama Calls Saudi King Amid Tense Relations

Saudi King receives a phone call from U.S. President Barack Obama, Iran deal likely discussed.

Obama Calls Saudi King Amid Tense Relations

Obama on Iran Critics: It's Always Easy to Talk Tough

President Obama hits back at critics of Iran deal, says U.S. “cannot close the door on diplomacy.”

Obama on Iran Critics: It's Always Easy to Talk Tough

Experts: US 'Unprepared' for Potential Iran Attack

Security experts gather in Washington D.C., say threat of Iranian 'Electromagnetic Pulse' attack is 'more immediate than most realize.'

Experts: US 'Unprepared' for Potential Iran Attack

Obama to Personally Appeal to Senators: Wait with the Sanctions

Obama will meet key senators, ask them to hold off on passing new sanctions on Iran.

Obama to Personally Appeal to Senators: Wait with the Sanctions

Kerry to Return to Israel Friday to Discuss PA, Iran

Amid rising tensions between US and Israel, talks of Iran deal, Kerry is returning to Jerusalem Friday to smoothen relations after fallout.

Kerry to Return to Israel Friday to Discuss PA, Iran

Obama to Congress: You Want War? Then Toughen the Sanctions

Obama warns Congress against further sanctions on Iran, claims that military action would have dangerous consequences for the U.S.

Obama to Congress: You Want War? Then Toughen the Sanctions

Former FM: Clarify Israel's Position with the US

Moshe Arens backs PM's stance against US support of PA, Iran deal; says no need to fear confrontation.

Former FM: Clarify Israel's Position with the US

Obama: A Deal with Iran is Better than a Confrontation

President Obama says that an interim deal with Iran would provide "very modest relief" from the sanctions and could be reversed.

Obama: A Deal with Iran is Better than a Confrontation

ZOA Blasts Obama Over Iran

Obama has repeatedly claimed the he will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons, but his record indicates otherwise, says ZOA.

ZOA Blasts Obama Over Iran

Kerry: US Sees Jewish Judea and Samaria as 'Illegitimate'

After months of speculation about US stance on issue, Kerry confirms that US is against Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria.

Kerry: US Sees Jewish Judea and Samaria as 'Illegitimate'

Obama: Bibi is a Pain in the...

New book quotes the American president as expressing what he really thinks about the Prime Minister of close ally Israel.

Obama: Bibi is a Pain in the...

Obama Pushing Lawmakers to Hold Off on New Iran Sanctions

Top Obama administration officials have been pushing lawmakers to hold off on new sanctions over Iran's nuclear program.

Obama Pushing Lawmakers to Hold Off on New Iran Sanctions

NSA Denies Obama Knew About Merkel Surveillance

NSA did not discuss with Obama "an alleged foreign intelligence operation" involving German Chancellor, says spokeswoman.

NSA Denies Obama Knew About Merkel Surveillance

German Chancellor Calls Obama Over Claims US Spied on Her

Merkel reportedly calls to demand an explanation over claims US intelligence agencies bugged her phone.

German Chancellor Calls Obama Over Claims US Spied on Her

Iran: US Mulls 'Phased' Access to Locked Funds

Following talks in Geneva, US favors giving Iran installments of frozen funds in return for action cutting back its nuclear program.

Iran: US Mulls 'Phased' Access to Locked Funds

Obama: Captured Al-Qaeda Leader Will Face Justice

The United States will continue to go after Al-Qaeda-linked groups in Africa, says President Barack Obama.

Obama: Captured Al-Qaeda Leader Will Face Justice

Obama: Raise the Debt Ceiling Or We're in Trouble

President Barack Obama says the U.S. economy risks a “very deep recession” if Congress doesn’t raise the debt ceiling.

Obama: Raise the Debt Ceiling Or We're in Trouble

Obama Insulted the Iranian People, Says Iran's Foreign Minister

President Obama shouldn't have told PM Netanyahu that the military option was still on the table regarding Iran, says Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Obama Insulted the Iranian People, Says Iran's Foreign Minister

White House to Support Retroactive Pay to Federal Workers

White House says it will support legislation that would retroactively pay federal workers who have been furloughed due to the shutdown.

White House to Support Retroactive Pay to Federal Workers

Shooting Victim Thought Obama Was Communicating with Her

Woman who led police on a high-speed chase near the Capitol before being shot dead believed Obama was monitoring her home.

Shooting Victim Thought Obama Was Communicating with Her

Kerry: Iran Will Be Judged by its Actions

U.S. Secretary of State promises Israel that Iran will need to prove itself through actions, not just words.

Kerry: Iran Will Be Judged by its Actions

Netanyahu: 'Keep The Pressure On'

PM Netanyahu said during his address to the members of the US Foreign Relations Committee yesterday to continue applying pressure on Iran.

Netanyahu: 'Keep The Pressure On'

Iranian FM Derides 'Flip-Flopping' Obama via Twitter

“President Obama needs consistency to promote mutual confidence. Flip flop undermines US credibility,” Javad Zarif wrote.

Iranian FM Derides 'Flip-Flopping' Obama via Twitter

Netanyahu to Obama: Iran Must Take Meaningful Actions

Iran’s conciliatory remarks have to be matched by “transparent, verifiable, meaningful actions,” Netanyahu tells President Obama.

Netanyahu to Obama: Iran Must Take Meaningful Actions