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'Both Trump and Obama failed to deal with Russian hacking'

Former US Ambassador to NATO says presidents Trump and Obama both made US elections more vulnerable to hacking.

'Both Trump and Obama failed to deal with Russian hacking'

Obama's cybersecurity expert: Russia didn't hack elections

Former White House cyber expert Michael Daniel says Russia didn't hack elections, and he doesn't know if Obama wiretapped Trump.

Obama's cybersecurity expert: Russia didn't hack elections

Poll: Israelis have more confidence in Trump than in Obama

Israel the second most supportive country of the US, poll shows, Israeli Jews second most supportive of Trump presidency.

Poll: Israelis have more confidence in Trump than in Obama

'Obama didn't act because he expected me to lose'

Trump says in further Tweet: 'He colluded or obstructed, and it did the Dems and Crooked Hillary no good.'

'Obama didn't act because he expected me to lose'

Trump blames Obama for not saving student from North Korea

US President says previous administration might have saved 22 year old Otto Warmbier if it had brought him home sooner.

Trump blames Obama for not saving student from North Korea

Trump to rollback Obama accord with Cuba

Trump set to ban tourist travel to Cuba and prohibit financial transactions with companies significantly controlled by the Cuban military.

Trump to rollback Obama accord with Cuba

"Netanyahu is afraid of his own shadow"

Beit El leader says PM still acting like Obama is president out of fear of the response from the US and leftists.

"Netanyahu is afraid of his own shadow"

Netanyahu in 2014: Allow Jews to remain in Palestinian state

Haaretz report claims that PM called for peace provision allowing for Jews to remain in future Palestinian state which was later withdrawn.

Netanyahu in 2014: Allow Jews to remain in Palestinian state

Friedman: The media blew things out of proportion

US Ambassador to Israel speaks about the US position on the Western Wall, Jonathan Pollard, and moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem.

Friedman: The media blew things out of proportion

Barack Obama endorses Macron against Le Pen in French election

Former President Barack Obama formally endorses center-left, pro-EU candidate in next week's runoff election in France.

Barack Obama endorses Macron against Le Pen in French election

Obama lied – and now the truth

Obama lied – and now the truth

'Imagine Iranian submarines in the Mediterranean'

Fox News' Sean Hannity talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu about the Iranian nuclear threat and the Middle East's stability.

'Imagine Iranian submarines in the Mediterranean'

Obama to Netanyahu, 2014: Don't go into Gaza

Israeli PM reveals former President Obama told him explicitly not to send ground forces into Gaza during Operation Protective Edge.

Obama to Netanyahu, 2014: Don't go into Gaza

Dershowitz: 'See N. Korea? Congress must act now to stop Iran!'

Outspoken Harvard law professor says Congress should vote now to authorize a preventive military strike against Iran.

Dershowitz: 'See N. Korea? Congress must act now to stop Iran!'

White House blames Obama for chemical attack

Trump administration responds Tuesday to chemical attack in Syria, blaming former President Obama for not responding to previous attack.

White House blames Obama for chemical attack

Obama official admits intelligence gathered on Trump

Former top Obama official admits on live tv to encouraging gathering of intelligence on Trump.

Obama official admits intelligence gathered on Trump

Is there a 'smoking gun' to prove Obama WH spied on Trump?

Following bombshell announcement this week, sources say proof showing Obama admin spied on Trump campaign likely to be found in coming days.

Is there a 'smoking gun' to prove Obama WH spied on Trump?

FBI chief: No information supporting wiretapping claims

James Comey says he has no information to support Trump’s claims that Obama wiretapped him.

FBI chief: No information supporting wiretapping claims

Hoenlein: Mideast leaders 'relieved to see Obama go'

CEO of umbrella organization of US Jewish groups says Sunni nations relieved Obama Administration, seen as soft on Iran, replaced.

Hoenlein: Mideast leaders 'relieved to see Obama go'

'The president can't order a wiretap'

Obama's chief of staff rejects Trump's allegations that Obama ordered the wiretapping of the Trump Tower.

'The president can't order a wiretap'

Senate says 'no evidence' of Obama wiretapping

Senate intelligence committee finds no evidence that Obama wiretapped Trump Tower. White House: Trump stands by his claim.

Senate says 'no evidence' of Obama wiretapping

White House qualifies surveillance charge

White House press secretary qualifies Trump allegation Obama "wiretapped" Trump Tower during 2016 election.

White House qualifies surveillance charge

McCain: Trump should present proof of Obama wiretapping

Senator John McCain urges Trump to come up with evidence of Obama wiretapping or retract his claim.

McCain: Trump should present proof of Obama wiretapping

Was Obama simply a hoax?

Was Obama simply a hoax?

State Department: Obama money reached Palestinian Authority

State Department confirms that millions which Obama earmarked for PA reached its destination, despite Republican efforts to the contrary.

State Department: Obama money reached Palestinian Authority

US senators ask FBI, DOJ for any evidence of Trump wiretap

Republicans and Democrats ask FBI and DOJ to turn over information on accusations Obama Administration wiretapped Trump or Trump campaign.

US senators ask FBI, DOJ for any evidence of Trump wiretap

Congressman to media: You take Trump's tweets too literally

Rep. Devin Nunes plays down Trump's claims that Obama wiretapped him.

Congressman to media: You take Trump's tweets too literally

Trump: Obama was 'weak' on Russia

Trump slams his predecessor for allowing Russian aggression to go unchecked in eastern Europe.

Trump: Obama was 'weak' on Russia

FBI chief asks Justice Department to reject wiretapping claim

FBI Director James Comey asked the Justice Department to publicly reject Trump’s assertion that Obama ordered the tapping of Trump’s phones.

FBI chief asks Justice Department to reject wiretapping claim

Congress to investigate alleged Obama wiretapping

Rep. Devin Nunes promises to look into Trump claims that former President spied on his presidential campaign.

Congress to investigate alleged Obama wiretapping

Trump calls for investigation into possible Obama wiretapping

White House calls on Congress to investigate possible spying activities by Obama administration on Trump campaign.

Trump calls for investigation into possible Obama wiretapping

Obama denies wiretapping Trump during elections

Former Obama adviser says no president can order a wiretap, restrictions put in place to protect citizens from 'people like Trump.'

Obama denies wiretapping Trump during elections

The Obamas, not me, ink $65 million book deal

The Obamas, not me, ink $65 million book deal

Obamas land record $65 million book deal

Former President Barack Obama signs deal for memoir worth ten times deal for George W. Bush's memoir. Michelle Obama to also pen new book.

Obamas land record $65 million book deal

'US supported Israel's opponent during Protective Edge'

Jerusalem Post managing editor says Protective Edge 'unparalleled' political success as Israel resisted hostile Obama Administration.

'US supported Israel's opponent during Protective Edge'

Trump: Obama is behind leaks

President Trump reportedly approved checks on administration aides' cell phones as leaks to press continue.

Trump: Obama is behind leaks

Trump revokes transgender bathroom regulation

Trump undoes bathroom guideline Obama administration forced on schools, says Obama overstepped federal government's bounds.

Trump revokes transgender bathroom regulation

Circling around the web: Obama pokes fun at Trump in 2011

At a correspondents' dinner in 2011, then-President Barack Obama makes light of Donald Trump's 'larger than life' attitude.

Circling around the web: Obama pokes fun at Trump in 2011

In joint statement, Trump and Netanyahu agree on ‘no daylight'

Following meeting on Wednesday, President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu pledge to form 'working groups' for US-Israel cooperation.

In joint statement, Trump and Netanyahu agree on ‘no daylight'

Honor, affection, and glory

As usual, Israeli leftist media portrays depression and negativity, as if Trump demanded building freeze, not they.

Honor, affection, and glory

Former President Obama's vacation

Former US President Barack Obama learns to kite surf while on vacation in Virgin Islands

Former President Obama's vacation

Watch: Slaughtered Jews just 'a bunch of folks'?

Criticism of Trump administration's statement on the Holocaust overshadows comments by Obama ignoring Jewish identity of victims of terror.

Watch: Slaughtered Jews just 'a bunch of folks'?

Chelsea Manning says Obama leaves 'vulnerable legacy'

Chelsea Manning, whose sentence was commuted by Obama last week, says he failed because he compromised with political opponents.

Chelsea Manning says Obama leaves 'vulnerable legacy'

When Obama agreed with Trump on voter fraud

In 2008, then Senator Barack Obama discussed problem of fraudulent voting.

When Obama agreed with Trump on voter fraud

State Department freezes PA-intended funds

US State Department freezes funds Obama intended for PA until new Secretary of State is appointed.

State Department freezes PA-intended funds

Trump to speak with Netanyahu about Judea, Samaria building

Trump plans to speak with Netanyahu about plans to build in Judea, Samaria, Jerusalem.

Trump to speak with Netanyahu about Judea, Samaria building

State Department reviewing Obama's last minute aid to the PA

State Department says it is reviewing the last-minute decision by Obama administration to send $221 million to the PA.

State Department reviewing Obama's last minute aid to the PA

Mostly Jewish golf club to allow Obama to become member

Maryland golf club with mostly Jewish membership to allow former president to join following debate over his anti-Israel policies.

Mostly Jewish golf club to allow Obama to become member

Obama official to PM: Make peace if you want funeral like Peres

Former diplomat Dore Gold recounts story of Obama Administration using funeral of Shimon Peres to pressure PM into making concessions.

Obama official to PM: Make peace if you want funeral like Peres

Obama released millions to PA hours before leaving office

Officials tell AP: Obama defied Republican opposition and quietly released $221 million to the PA in the final hours of his administration.

Obama released millions to PA hours before leaving office

'Obama can still be a thorn in Trump's side'

Senior editor Caroline Glick says Obama plans unprecedented action against his successor.

'Obama can still be a thorn in Trump's side'

'Obama leaves behind a weakened United States'

National security expert says outgoing president's naivete, indecision, and focus on reaching a deal with Iran have left the US weaker.

'Obama leaves behind a weakened United States'

Obama commutes sentence of unrepentant convicted terrorist

President Obama has commuted the sentence of FALN terror leader Oscar Lopez Rivera, convicted of sedition and murder of 5 people.

Obama commutes sentence of unrepentant convicted terrorist

Jerusalem Mayor to Trump: Welcome, Friend

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat will open national campaign to welcome Donald Trump as new US president and express gratitude for his support.

Jerusalem Mayor to Trump: Welcome, Friend

Obama warns: Moving the embassy could be explosive

Obama warns against “sudden, unilateral moves”, an apparent reference to Trump's intention to move the American embassy to Jerusalem.

Obama warns: Moving the embassy could be explosive

'The UN already knows that things are going to change'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN says organization will change after inauguration of Donald Trump, will no longer be able to be as anti-Israel.

'The UN  already knows that things are going to change'

Watch: Obama's final press conference

President Obama holds final press conference before Trump's inauguration.

Watch: Obama's final press conference

Rubashkin is still in prison

Obama refused to grant despite pardoning a terrorist and a whistleblower.

Rubashkin is still in prison

North Korea to Obama: Concentrate on packing

North Korea urges outgoing President to concentrate on packing rather than focusing on the country's human rights record.

North Korea to Obama: Concentrate on packing

Jewish Democrat resigns from golf club over Obama membership

Democratic activist resigns from mostly Jewish golf club in Maryland following a contentious debate over whether to admit Obama.

Jewish Democrat resigns from golf club over Obama membership