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Clinton swipes at Trump for being a 'truth-teller'

After Donald Trump made waves by naming Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama as "the founders of ISIS," the Democrats struck back.

Clinton swipes at Trump for being a 'truth-teller'

Trump: Obama, Clinton founded ISIS

A contrite Trump regrets US involvement in the Middle East - and knows where to assign the blame.

Trump: Obama, Clinton founded ISIS

Netanyahu surprised by Defense Ministry's criticism of Obama

Netanyahu aide reportedly tells Ambassador Shapiro he learned about the Defense Ministry's statement that criticized Obama from the media.

Netanyahu surprised by Defense Ministry's criticism of Obama

Netanyahu: Israel's view on Iran deal remains unchanged

PM Netanyahu reiterates Israel rejects Iran nuclear deal, but stresses the importance of the alliance with the United States.

Netanyahu: Israel's view on Iran deal remains unchanged

Russia fires back at Obama's criticism on Syria

Russia accuses Washington of lacking trust in Moscow and not behaving as a true partner.

Russia fires back at Obama's criticism on Syria

Israel responds to Obama: Munich Agreement didn't prevent WWII

Defense Ministry responds to claims by Obama that Israel believes the Iran nuclear deal was successful.

Israel responds to Obama: Munich Agreement didn't prevent WWII

Obama: Even Israel says Iran deal was a success

U.S. President hails nuclear deal between Iran and the West, says Israel thinks the same.

Obama: Even Israel says Iran deal was a success

Obama: Putin can't be trusted on Syria

U.S. President vows to crush ISIS in Iraq and Syria, but says he doubts Russian President can be trusted in helping.

Obama: Putin can't be trusted on Syria

Obama and Kerry deny U.S. paid ransom to Iran

President and Secretary of State deny reports that $400 million payment to Iran was related to four Americans who were held in Tehran.

Obama and Kerry deny U.S. paid ransom to Iran

Trump blasts 'incompetent' Obama following Iran ransom report

Republican presidential nominee criticizes Obama and Clinton over report saying the U.S. funneled $400 million in cash to the Iranians.

Trump blasts 'incompetent' Obama following Iran ransom report

Obama: 'I'm President, and I have the better argument'

Defying popular opinion in his party, Obama thinks America needs to join Trans-Pacific Partnership - or be swept under the global economy.

Obama: 'I'm President, and I have the better argument'

Trump responds to Obama, blasts both him and Clinton

After President Obama claimed that Trump is "unfit" to be President, Republican nominee fires back.

Trump responds to Obama, blasts both him and Clinton

Obama: Trump keeps proving he is unfit for Presidency

President Obama calls for Republicans to withdraw endorsements of 'unfit' Trump; 'There has to be a point at which you say enough.'

Obama: Trump keeps proving he is unfit for Presidency

Bill Clinton sports Hebrew 'Hillary' button at convention

Former president wears Hebrew 'Hillary' button at DNC, sparking speculation move was subtle jab at Obama's relationship with Israel.

Bill Clinton sports Hebrew 'Hillary' button at convention

'Obama increased aid to Arab countries, but not to Israel'

GOP Senator Lindsey Graham reveals White House shot down aid package requested by Israel.

'Obama increased aid to Arab countries, but not to Israel'

Obama: No man or woman is more qualified than Hillary

President Obama expresses support for Clinton, says American's greatness doesn't depend on Trump.

Obama: No man or woman is more qualified than Hillary

Obama's brother: I'll vote for Trump

President's half-brother says he likes Donald Trump because "he speaks from the heart" and will therefore vote for him and not for Clinton.

Obama's brother: I'll vote for Trump

Obama urges Erdogan to 'respect democracy'

American President speaks with embattled Turkish counterpart, urges him to respect civil liberties as he responds to failed coup attempt.

Obama urges Erdogan to 'respect democracy'

Watch: Obama delivers a statement on Louisiana shooting

President Barack Obama speaks from Washington, DC, following Baton Rouge shooting.

Watch: Obama delivers a statement on Louisiana shooting

Obama decries Baton Rouge shooting as 'the work of cowards'

President Barack Obama responds to latest murder of three police officers in Louisiana, says nothing justifies violence against police.

Obama decries Baton Rouge shooting as 'the work of cowards'

Obama condemns 'horrific' attack in France

President Obama condemns terrorist attack in Nice, offers France assistance in the investigation.

Obama condemns 'horrific' attack in France

Obama and Bush address Dallas officers at memorial

US President Obama and former President Bush address servicemen in Dallas at memorial for casualties of shooting attack

Obama and Bush address Dallas officers at memorial

American officials believe Netanyahu will sign MoU with Obama

Officials in Washington believe Netanyahu will consent to sign agreement on military aid with Obama and not wait for the next president.

American officials believe Netanyahu will sign MoU with Obama

Copycat shootings target police after racially-motivated attack

'Every American has the right to live in safety and peace,' Trump declares. Obama calls shootings 'despicable attack on law enforcement.'

Copycat shootings target police after racially-motivated attack

Spanish leftist party publishes anti-semitic Obama cartoon

Spain's United Left coalition tweets a cartoon depicting Obama hugging an Orthodox Jew, causes outrage.

Spanish leftist party publishes anti-semitic Obama cartoon

Abner Mikva, judge who mentored a president, dies at 90

Mikva served as federal judge and congressman, as well as mentor to Obama and many other Chicago Democrats.

Abner Mikva, judge who mentored a president, dies at 90

President Obama's July 6th greeting to Muslims for Eid al Fitr

President Obama's July 6th greeting to Muslims for Eid al Fitr

Putin and Obama agree to intensify coordination in Syria

Russian President and American President agree during a telephone call to "intensify" military coordination in Syria.

Putin and Obama agree to intensify coordination in Syria

Obama: I believe in Hillary Clinton

President Barack Obama campaigns with Hillary Clinton, says no man or woman is more qualified to serve as president than her.

Obama: I believe in Hillary Clinton

Obama: Wiesel was 'the conscience of the world'

President Barack Obama expresses condolences over the passing of his close friend Elie Wiesel.

Obama: Wiesel was 'the conscience of the world'

Giuliani: Trump is right, Obama is showing weakness

Former New York Mayor backs Trump with regards to the fight against Islamic terrorism, criticizes Obama's policies.

Giuliani: Trump is right, Obama is showing weakness

Obama discusses 'Brexit' vote with Cameron, Merkel

President Barack Obama says he regrets Britain's decision to leave EU but respects it.

Obama discusses 'Brexit' vote with Cameron, Merkel

What is really going on?

What is really going on?

Mounting pressure unlikely to sway Obama on Syria

Despite mounting revolt from top US diplomats, President Barack Obama sticking to his policy of inaction over Syria crisis.

Mounting pressure unlikely to sway Obama on Syria

McCain: Obama 'directly responsible' for Orlando shooting

Leading Republican Senator blames Obama for mass shooting in Orlando, then takes back the comment.

McCain: Obama 'directly responsible' for Orlando shooting

Obama: New gun laws 'crucial' in preventing homegrown attacks

President Barack Obama urges lawmakers to take action to prevent gun violence as he meets families of the victims of the Orlando attack.

Obama: New gun laws 'crucial' in preventing homegrown attacks

US Ambassador: 'Best weapon against BDS - a Palestinian state'

Speaking at Herzliya Conference, Ambassador Daniel Shapiro says Obama 'admires' Israel, is absolutely dedicated to fighting BDS.

US Ambassador: 'Best weapon against BDS - a Palestinian state'

Obama blasts Trump's 'dangerous' mindset

President Obama lashes out at Trump, says his ideas will "make us less safe".

Obama blasts Trump's 'dangerous' mindset

Days after Orlando massacre, Obama says ISIS is on the defensive

Obama notes Islamic State losing territory in both Syria and Iraq, seeing foreign recruit numbers plummet - despite deadly terror attacks.

Days after Orlando massacre, Obama says ISIS is on the defensive

Trump: Sometimes Obama supports Muslims more than Israel

Republican presidential candidate criticizes Obama when asked to clarify comments that the president identifies with radical Muslims.

Trump: Sometimes Obama supports Muslims more than Israel

Mayor of Lawrence: 'Clash of cultures' behind Orlando attack

Lawrence Mayor Martin Oliner tells Arutz Sheva Obama, Clinton purposely ignoring 'cultural war' between West, Islamic radicalism.

Mayor of Lawrence: 'Clash of cultures' behind Orlando attack

Trump blasts US Muslim communities for concealing 'bad apples'

GOP presumptive nominee demands Obama resign following deadliest mass shooting in US history, says Clinton 'like a maniac'.

Trump blasts US Muslim communities for concealing 'bad apples'

Arabs strongly prefer Clinton over Trump, have dim view of Obama

Poll published on eve of 2016 Herzliya Conference shows Egyptians, Saudis oppose US promoting treaty between Israel, Palestinian Authority.

Arabs strongly prefer Clinton over Trump, have dim view of Obama

Obama: Orlando gun massacre 'was an act of terror'

US President confirms worst gun massacre in American history was a terrorist attack; shooter was American Islamist.

Obama: Orlando gun massacre 'was an act of terror'

Obama endorses Clinton

President Obama endorsed presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton in a web video.

Obama endorses Clinton

Rice: US opposes 'settlements' and outsiders imposing solutions

US National Security Adviser tells Jewish leaders Obama administration opposes 'unilateral actions' by either Israel or PA.

Rice: US opposes 'settlements' and outsiders imposing solutions

Obama could endorse Clinton this week

President Barack Obama could officially endorse Hillary Clinton as early as this week, say officials.

Obama could endorse Clinton this week

Rivlin: I told Obama two-state solution is 'irrelevant'

Israeli President recounts conversation with Obama at the White House, during tour of Samaria's Binyamin Region.

Rivlin: I told Obama two-state solution is 'irrelevant'

Obama admin's breathtaking Israel-Iran double-standard

State Dept. slams 'right-wing' Israeli coalition - but what did it say when anti-US extremist was appointed to Iran's Assembly of Experts?

Obama admin's breathtaking Israel-Iran double-standard

In historic Hiroshima visit, Obama urges nuclear disarmament

Obama becomes first sitting president to visit bombing site, calls to reduce nuclear arsenals - but does not make an apology.

In historic Hiroshima visit, Obama urges nuclear disarmament

Congress warns: Obama can stop S-300 transfer to Iran but isn't

Obama isn't using sanctions or veto to stop game-changer weapons sale to Iran, Rep.'s inquiry on the matter gets 'dismissed.'

Congress warns: Obama can stop S-300 transfer to Iran but isn't

Trump on Obama: He's done a 'horrible job'

Republican presidential candidate fires back after Obama says that he rattles world leaders.

Trump on Obama: He's done a 'horrible job'

Obama lifts arms embargo on Vietnam

POTUS says Vietnam and the US have 'reached a new moment' in lifting decades-old arms ban.

Obama lifts arms embargo on Vietnam

Dennis Ross: Obama consciously distanced himself from Israel

Obama’s former Middle East advisor criticizes Obama administration's attitude towards Israel.

Dennis Ross: Obama consciously distanced himself from Israel

Watch: Obama's new gold and silver kippa

Maverick Jewish musician Lipa Schmelczer kept his promise to the President and First Lady.

Watch: Obama's new gold and silver kippa

Egyptian teen: Obama offered me $10M to turn sunrays into lasers

Egyptian teenager said that he turned down offer for outrageous technology not because it never happened, but to be a 'good Egyptian.'

Egyptian teen: Obama offered me $10M to turn sunrays into lasers

Former sanctions officer slams Obama's 'mixed messages' on Iran

Banker who previously enforced US sanctions on Islamic Republic criticizes White House for encouraging some banks to trade with Iran.

Former sanctions officer slams Obama's 'mixed messages' on Iran

Trump's ex-butler calls to kill Obama

Secret Service investigates Trump's butler of 30 years after he said Obama 'should have been shot as an enemy agent.' Trump disavows.

Trump's ex-butler calls to kill Obama

Obama on Trump: This isn't a reality show

Obama urges Americans to take Trump’s presidential candidacy seriously after the billionaire became the presumptive Republican nominee.

Obama on Trump: This isn't a reality show

Obama calls for solidarity with European Jews

In Yom Hashoah message, President Barack Obama calls for solidarity with Jews facing anti-Semitism.

Obama calls for solidarity with European Jews