Barack Obama

Report: Obama Asks for Plan for No-Fly Zone Over Syria

The White House has asked the Pentagon to draw up plans for a no-fly zone inside Syria, administration officials say.

Obama Defends Drone Strikes to Eliminate Terrorists

U.S. President Barack Obama lays out new guidelines for drone strikes, warns that a "perpetual" U.S. war on terror would be self defeating.

Obama Voices Concern Over Hizbullah Involvement in Syria

Obama tells Lebanese President Michel Suleiman he is concerned about the involvement of Hizbullah terrorists in Syrian civil war.

Erdogan: Assad Crossed Obama's Red Line Long Ago

Turkey's prime minister calls on the U.S. to take action in Syria, says Assad used chemical weapons against his people.

PM: Israel Can Take an Example From China's Great Wall

On a tour of the Great Wall of China Thursday, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said that the wall was an apt simile for Israel's situation

Obama and Netanyahu Speak About Security and Peace

U.S. President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu speak by telephone about "regional security issues and Middle East peace."

Obama: Israel Justified in Stopping Weapons Transfer

US President says Israel is justified in preventing Hizbullah from obtaining advanced weaponry.

U.S.: Much Work Needed to Confirm Syria's Use of Chemicals

White House spokesman Jay Carney says “much more” work needs to be done to verify assessments that Syria used chemical weapons.

'How Can You Ban Jews from Judea?'

Marc Zell, the head of the Republican Party in Israel, said that Israel needed to be more forthright in its just claims to Yesha.

Obama Repeats Previous Warnings on Chemical Weapons

Obama says the use of chemical weapons in Syria would cross a line, but says there's no certainty yet that such weapons were used.

Obama Waiting for 'Facts' About Syria's Use of Chemical Weapons

Obama is awaiting a “definitive judgment” on whether the Syrian regime used chemical weapons, the White House says.

Hackers Post About 'White House Explosions' on AP's Twitter

Hackers who broke into the Twitter account of the Associated Press posted an erroneous treat about explosions at the White House.

15-Year-Old Boy Found Dead Blocks Away From Obama Home

A 15-year-old boy was found shot to death less than four blocks away from the home of President Barack Obama.

Ricin Suspect Charged With Threatening President's Life

Paul Kevin Curtis, suspected of sending poison-laced letters to Obama, charged with threatening the life of the president.

Suspect Arrested Over Obama Ricin Letter

Authorities have arrested a suspect after a letter addressed to President Barack Obama tested positive for ricin.

Senate Defeats Gun Control Plan, Obama Fumes

Senate defeats a plan to expand background checks on firearms sales and a proposal to ban some weapons.

Ricin Found in Letter Addressed to Obama

A letter addressed to U.S. President Barack Obama tests positive for ricin, in a drama over poisoned mail.

Obama: We'll Find Who's Behind Boston Bombings

U.S. President Barack Obama says he ordered the "full resources" of the federal government to respond to the Boston bombings.

Obama: There's a Window of Opportunity to Restart Peace Talks

U.S. President Barack Obama says he believes there is a "window of opportunity" to kickstart the Middle East peace process.

Hizbullah Slams Obama for Calling it a 'Terrorist Organization'

Obama spoke like "an employee of the Zionists" when he said Hizbullah is a terrorist organization during his Israel visit, claims the group.

Obama to Bennett: We Should Talk

U.S. President Barack Obama told Minister Naftali Bennett that he would be interested in speaking to him, despite their differences.

Abbas Welcomes Obama's Jerusalem Speech

PA chairman welcomes President Obama’s speech in Jerusalem, as Hamas condemns Obama for “adopting Israel’s position”.

Obamafest continues

Video: President Peres Honors Obama with President's Medal

Ceremonial dinner at President's Residence hosts Israeli politicians, celebrities, beauty queen.

Obama: U.S., Israel Talking About Extending Military Aid

U.S. President Barack Obama says that Israel and the United States are opening talks on extending U.S. military aid beyond 2017.

Obama Careful Regarding Chemical Weapons in Syria

"We intend to investigate thoroughly exactly what happened," says Obama when asked whether chemical weapons were used in Syria.

Soldier’s Warning: Obama Urging Modern-Day 'Munich 1938'

Short documentary released this week warns Obama is selling out Israel by pressure to retreat.

PM Netanyahu Thanks Obama for Upholding Israel ‘Right to Exist’

PM Binyamin Netanyahu offered firm thanks in welcoming remarks to U.S. President Barack Obama for supporting Israel's "right to exist."

US Pres. Obama in Israel: ‘Peace Must Come to Holy Land’

“Peace must come to the Holy Land,” proclaimed US President Barack Obama after stepping down on to the tarmac at Ben Gurion Int’l Airport.

ZOA 'Compelled to Speak Up' About Disturbing Obama Itinerary

ZOA “compelled to speak up about two unsettling aspects of President Obama’s upcoming visit to Israel.”

Obama Urges Iran to Take Steps to Solve Nuclear Dispute

Obama turns to Iranians, urges the country to take "immediate and meaningful steps" to resolve dispute over nuclear program.

Bethlehem Arabs 'Shoe' Obama Posters, American Officials

Arabs in Bethlehem had a “warm welcome” for American officials who came to prepare for President Obama's visit to the city

Obama, Netanyahu to Hold 3 Working Meetings

Original plan called for only one meeting, on Wednesday. Meetings on Thursday and Friday have been added.

Netanyahu's Gift to Obama: Symbol of the U.S.-Israel Connection

Netanyahu will give Barack Obama a chip in which the independence scrolls of both countries are embedded side by side.

MK Chetboun to Obama: Invite Students from Ariel

MK Yoni Chetboun appeals directly to Obama, asking him to invite students of the Ariel University to his speech in Jerusalem.

Obama: Iran a Year Away from Getting a Nuclear Bomb

Iran is "over a year or so" from getting a nuclear bomb, Obama tells Israeli television, reiterates that all options are on the table.

Over Half of Israel's Police to Secure Obama Visit

15,000 police out of a 27,000 total will work 12-hour shifts to make sure Obama is safe.

Official: Union Work Dispute Could Mar Obama Visit

The director of the Defense Ministry is desperately appealing to workers not to undertake a work action during Obama's visit to Israel

Obama Meets Arab-American Leaders Ahead of Israel Trip

Obama meets Arab-Americans at the White House, reiterates his Middle East trip is "not dedicated to resolving a specific policy issue."

New Obama Schedule: Bethlehem Yes, Iron Dome No

An updated schedule for U.S. President Obama's visit to Israel indicates that he will visit the PA twice, but not an Iron Dome field unit

Obama's Visit to Begin on March 20

U.S. President Barack Obama's three-day visit to Israel and the PA will begin on March 20, Netanyahu's office says.

US Embassy's Facebook Contest to Give Away 20 Obama Tickets

Want to hear U.S. President Barack H. Obama speak, live and in person? You could be one of 20 Israelis chosen for the honor

Obama Continues to Reach Out to Republicans

Obama is determined to continue to reach out to his Republican opponents to facilitate Congressional approval of key agenda items.

Hamas: Obama Visit to Temple Mount - a Declaration of War

Hamas and Islamic Jihad say that a visit by Obama to the Temple Mount will be a declaration of war on the Islamic world.

Obama Meets With Jewish Leaders Prior to Israel Trip

President Obama meets with Jewish leaders at White House in anticipation of upcoming trip to Israel.

Jewish People's 'Moral Duty' to Secure Pollard's Release

Knesset will hold a discussion Monday on how to facilitate the release of Jonathan Pollard, who has been behind bars for nearly 10,000 days.

PM: 'Iran is Close to that Red Line; it Must Not Cross'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu will discuss three main issues with President Obama - and show him 'another side' of Israel when he visits

Biden: Obama Most Supportive President of Israel in 30 Years

The Obama administration has been better for Israel than the last 8 administrations, Vice-President Biden told the AIPAC conference

Obama Appoints New Mideast Coordinator

President Barack Obama has appointed a new coordinator for the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf, the White House announced Saturday.

Report: Obama Won't Come if There's No New Coalition

U.S. officials have reportedly told Israel that if there is no new government in place by March 16, Obama will not arrive for his visit.

Lawrence Korb to Arrive in Israel to Aid Efforts for Pollard

Hebrew daily Maariv says Former Assistant Sec'y of Defense arriving to confer on how to approach the subject during Obama visit.

Jack Lew Confirmed as U.S. Treasury Secretary

Obama's former chief of staff, Jack Lew, was confirmed as the next U.S. Treasury secretary.

Obama to Meet Congressional Leaders Amid Spending Cuts

Obama set to hold talks with congressional leaders Friday at the White House, hours after huge across-the-board spending cuts kick in.

Arutz Sheva Op-ed on Hagel Picked Up By Breitbart

Breitbart reports on op-ed which exposed that Hagel called for U.S. troops to patrol the future borders between Israel and 'Palestine'.

PA Officials Warn Obama Over Visiting Al-Aqsa

PA leaders: Obama should not visit the Al-Aqsa mosque in a way that might compromise its "Muslim sovereignty".

Rabbi Lau: Time to Free Pollard

Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau released a letter he plans to present to US President Obama seeking freedom for Jonathan Pollard

Efrat Mayor to Obama: A Visit Here Would Do You Good

A visit to Efrat would give President Obama a "reality check" on the political situation here - and how Arabs and Jews get along

MK Feiglin: Stay Away from Obama Speech Unless Pollard is There

Moshe Feiglin wrote that he would boycott Barack Obama's Knesset speech - unless Jonathan Pollard was there, too

Obama to Receive Presidential Medal of Honor from Peres

U.S. President Barack Obama will receive the Presidential Medal of Honor from his Israeli counterpart, President Shimon Peres next month.

Obama to be Honored ‘Out of Respect for American People'

President Barack Obama will be received by the State of Israel with all appropriate honor, “out of respect for the American people.”

AJC Urges Senate to Take Closer Look at Hagel's Israel Stance

The American Jewish Committee is calling for “further Senate deliberation” on defense secretary nominee Chuck Hagel.