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Assemblyman Hikind: Obama is a hero to the terrorists

New York State Assemblyman Dov Hikind blasts President Obama's treatment of Israel, calls UN a 'cesspool.'

Assemblyman Hikind: Obama is a hero to the terrorists

Former ambassador: Obama obsesses about Israel while Syrians die

Former Israeli Ambassador to the US Danny Ayalon accuses Obama of obsessing over Israel while ignoring humanitarian crises and massacres.

Former ambassador: Obama obsesses about Israel while Syrians die

Rabbi rips Obama for UN vote at National Menorah Lighting

Rabbi officiating at National Menorah Lighting ceremony in Washington criticizes US decision to allow passage of anti-Israel UN resolution.

Rabbi rips Obama for UN vote at National Menorah Lighting

Gingrich to Congress: Condemn Obama over anti-Israel resolution

Former House speaker urges Congress to condemn Obama for allowing anti-Israel resolution to pass the UN Security Council.

Gingrich to Congress: Condemn Obama over anti-Israel resolution

Obama 'confident' he could've won a third term

Outgoing President says he believes he could have defeated Trump had the Constitution allowed him to run again.

Obama 'confident' he could've won a third term

Jerusalem Mayor: Jerusalem not open for negotiation

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat supports PM, invites President-elect to Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Mayor: Jerusalem not open for negotiation

Watch: Obama adviser blames Israel for UN resolution

Ben Rhodes, U.S. deputy national security adviser, claims U.S. administration did not encourage resolution, blames Israeli intransigence.

Watch: Obama adviser blames Israel for UN resolution

Israeli Ambassador: U.S. behind "ganging up on Israel"

Israeli Ambassador to US promises to present evidence to President-elect Trump identifying force behind resolution against Israel

Israeli Ambassador: U.S. behind "ganging up on Israel"

Watch: US-Israel diplomatic fallout after UN vote

David Keyes, spokesman for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, talks about Israel's disappointment over anti-Israel UN resolution.

Watch: US-Israel diplomatic fallout after UN vote

'Obama could harm Israel on his last day in office'

Foreign affairs experts warn in a cabinet meeting that President Obama could cause more damage to Israel in final days of his presidency.

'Obama could harm Israel on his last day in office'

Dutch leader tells Israel to 'ignore UN and continue building'

Leading Dutch politician Geert Wilders calls on Israel to ignore the UN and continue building.

Dutch leader tells Israel to 'ignore UN and continue building'

"US helped craft anti-Israel Security Council resolution"

PM spokesman says Israel has "ironclad information" Obama Administration helped craft anti-Israel UN resolution.

"US helped craft anti-Israel Security Council resolution"

"Obama can still cause further harm to Israel"

PM warns ministers not to criticize Barack Obama on anti-Israel UN resolution because Obama can still take further steps to harm Israel.

"Obama can still cause further harm to Israel"

Netanyahu: Decision originated with the Obama Administration

Netanyahu opens government meeting with UN decision, calls for ministers to "behave with discernment, responsibility - also with composure"

Netanyahu:  Decision originated with the Obama Administration

Betrayal by the Obama administration

Interview with Martin Oliner, Chairman of CRI.

Betrayal by the Obama administration

The UN vote teaches much but changes nothing and affects even less

The UN vote teaches much but changes nothing and affects even less

Official: Israel asked Trump to talk to Obama

Senior Israeli official says the government reached out to Trump for help in pressuring Obama to veto UN Security Council resolution.

Official: Israel asked Trump to talk to Obama

Obama planned to abstain on anti-Israel resolution

Diplomats say the United States was planning to abstain on UN resolution condemning Israeli “settlement building”.

Obama planned to abstain on anti-Israel resolution

'UN resolution is Obama's last attempt to stop settlements'

Senior Israeli officials concerned US will withhold veto on UN Security Council resolution targeting Israel.

'UN resolution is Obama's last attempt to stop settlements'

'The US should veto this anti-Israel resolution'

"We expect out greatest friend not to let this unilateral and anti-Israel proposal pass."

'The US should veto this anti-Israel resolution'

President Obama bans offshore drilling in the Arctic

US President Obama bans oil drilling in 98% of federal-owned waters.

President Obama bans offshore drilling in the Arctic

Obama vows retaliation for Putin's 'interference in elections'

Obama promises to retaliate against Russia, Trump says entire thing ploy to invalidate election results.

Obama vows retaliation for Putin's 'interference in elections'

Obama washes hands of Syria

Obama says Assad, Russia and Iran have blood on hands, US has no way to save Syria without conquering it.

Obama washes hands of Syria

Renewal of Iran sanctions becomes law without Obama signature

Iran Sanctions Act becomes law as President Obama refuses to sign despite passage by overwhelming majorities in Congress.

Renewal of Iran sanctions becomes law without Obama signature

Watch: Obama hosts Hanukkah reception

President Barack Obama hosts the White House Hanukkah reception for the final time as president.

Watch: Obama hosts Hanukkah reception

Bolton to Obama: Don't support anti-Israel resolutions

Ambassador Bolton and Other Leaders Headline OJC-Jewish Chamber Press Conference to Support Israel at the UN

Bolton to Obama: Don't support anti-Israel resolutions

Danon: This is a sensitive time for Israeli diplomacy

Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, spoke of the diplomatic initiatives being launched against Israel ahead of Trump's inauguration.

Danon:  This is a sensitive time for Israeli diplomacy

PA trying to convince Obama not to veto UN resolution

PA sending a delegation to Washington in hopes of avoiding American veto of a UN Security Council resolution that criticizes "settlements".

PA trying to convince Obama not to veto UN resolution

Obama: Sustaining diplomacy is critical on Israel-PA front

In his final speech on national security, Obama says diplomatic engagement is “required” to resolve Middle Eastern conflicts.

Obama: Sustaining diplomacy is critical on Israel-PA front

Congress demands that Obama veto anti-Israel resolutions

U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation urging Obama to oppose anti-Israel resolutions at the UN.

Congress demands that Obama veto anti-Israel resolutions

Jeremiah Wright: Revisiting Obama’s anti-Semitic pastor

Jeremiah Wright: Revisiting Obama’s anti-Semitic pastor

Obama names appointees to US Holocaust Memorial Council

President Barack Obama announced his intention to appoint three people to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council.

Obama names appointees to US Holocaust Memorial Council

Rouhani to Obama: Don't sign extension of sanctions

Iran's President demands that Obama not sign an extension of sanctions on his country, says he is "obliged" to let sanctions expire.

Rouhani to Obama: Don't sign extension of sanctions

Herzog hopes for 'regional agreement' under Trump leadership

Herzog says he expects Trump to be 'active in achieving regional order' in Middle East.'

Herzog hopes for 'regional agreement' under Trump leadership

40% of Americans support UN resolution on 'settlements'

Less than half of Americans support the idea of President Obama backing a UN resolution on Israel-PA conflict before he leaves office.

40% of Americans support UN resolution on 'settlements'

Obama postpones moving of embassy to Jerusalem

As is customary since 1995, Obama signs waiver which prevents moving the American embassy in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Is this the last time?

Obama postpones moving of embassy to Jerusalem

Report: Obama won't force a peace plan before he leaves

President Obama is not likely to take last-minute action against Israel before leaving office, a new report indicates.

Report: Obama won't force a peace plan before he leaves

Obama taps 5 to serve on Holocaust memorial board

President Obama appoints five people to serve on the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, including its current chairman.

Obama taps 5 to serve on Holocaust memorial board

Israeli Republican leader:

'I hope Obama leaves office in a dignified fashion'

Marc Zell, chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel, hopes for a smooth transition of power, says American Jews will come to accept Trump.

'I hope Obama leaves office in a dignified fashion'

Jimmy Carter to Obama: Recognize 'Palestine' before end of term

Former US President Jimmy Carter urged President Barack Obama to recognize a state of 'Palestine' before leaving office.

Jimmy Carter to Obama: Recognize 'Palestine' before end of term

Republicans urge Obama: Let Trump determine Iran policy

House Republican leaders urge Obama to refrain from boosting business ties with Iran before he leaves office.

Republicans urge Obama: Let Trump determine Iran policy

Bolton to Obama: Don't act against Israel at the UN

Former Ambassador to the UN warns Obama not to take any actions before leaving office that could hurt Israel at the UN.

Bolton to Obama: Don't act against Israel at the UN

1,440 new housing units to be built in Jerusalem

Building committee announces 1,440 new housing units in Ramat Shlomo.

1,440 new housing units to be built in Jerusalem

Obama on Trump presidency: Don't assume the worst

Speaking in Peru, Obama seeks to calm concerned Latin American leaders about his successor.

Obama on Trump presidency: Don't assume the worst

INTO THE FRAY: Obama unplugged: What to do?

INTO THE FRAY: Obama unplugged: What to do?

Americans more confident in Trump's ability to lead

A Gallup poll reveals that majority of Americans now feel Trump is capable of leading the nation.

Americans more confident in Trump's ability to lead

'I hope Obama won't change his policy'

Prime Minister Netanyahu expesses hope that US President Obama won't unleash any anti-Israel surprises during his final weeks in office.

'I hope Obama won't change his policy'

Obama: Give Trump a chance

President Obama admits he has concerns about Trump presidency, but says his successor appears sincere about being everyone's president.

Obama: Give Trump a chance

Watch: Who's laughing now?

After more than a year of ridicule from journalists, celebs, even President Obama, a look at the worst predictions for the 2016 election.

Watch: Who's laughing now?

Trump warns Obama: Don't force solution on Israel

President-elect warns Obama not to push policies Trump doesn't agree with.

Trump warns Obama: Don't force solution on Israel

Israel preparing for one-sided UN Security Council resolutions

Israeli Ambassador to UN tells Arutz Sheva of specific plans in UN Security Council to make last-minute push before Obama leaves office.

Israel preparing for one-sided UN Security Council resolutions

Obama: If Trump succeeds, America succeeds

President-elect meets with President Obama in the White House as Trump prepares for transition to power.

Obama: If Trump succeeds, America succeeds

'Two more months and Obama will be gone'

MK Moti Yogev looks forward to the transition of power from Obama to Trump so Israel can pursue its interests in Judea and Samaria.

'Two more months and Obama will be gone'

Obama: I will help Trump enter his new role

Obama says he will help Trump enter his new role.

Obama: I will help Trump enter his new role

'We pray there will be no more Obama surprises'

Minister Hanegbi hopes President Obama does not act against Israel in the next 2 months.

'We pray there will be no more Obama surprises'

Obama's revenge?

With the election over, Obama is free to act against Israel at the UN in the weeks before he leaves office. But will he?

Obama's revenge?

Obama: Clinton actually knows what's going on in the world

U.S. President takes a shot at Republican presidential candidate, says his conduct isn't acceptable in the United States.

Obama: Clinton actually knows what's going on in the world

Netanyahu: No matter who wins, US-Israel ties will endure

Prime Minister plays down rumors President Obama is planning 'November surprise' at UN Security Council.

Netanyahu: No matter who wins, US-Israel ties will endure

Obama: Stop thinking Trump's behavior is normal

President Barack Obama continues his efforts to boost Hillary Clinton, attacks Trump.

Obama: Stop thinking Trump's behavior is normal

Is Obama planning a ‘November Surprise’ for Israel?

Op-ed article in the Wall Street Journal is stirring fears that Obama may be scheming to force a diplomatic resolution on Israel and the PA.

Is Obama planning a ‘November Surprise’ for Israel?