Barack Obama

Obama decries anti-Semitism in Jewish heritage month message

President Barack Obama decries the 'rise of anti-Semitism' in annual proclamation of May as 'Jewish American Heritage Month.'

Dershowitz: Obama a hypocrite, should apologize to Netanyahu

POTUS defends pushing Britain to stay in EU - but he snubbed Netanyahu for opposing the Iran Deal.

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Obama: This is the most peaceful era in human history

In Germany, Obama makes surprising assessment of world peace, even while calling for Europe to do more to fight brutal ISIS jihadists.

Israelis optimistic Obama's successor will be more pro-Israel

Poll shows Israelis give mixed marks on Trump and Hillary, believe next president will be better for Israel than Obama.

Report: Obama to send 250 soldiers to Syria

POTUS expected to announce deployment in latest bid of assistance to Syrian rebels.

'Meddling Obama owes Netanyahu an apology'

As Obama raises outrage in UK by pressuring it to remain in EU, Jewish leaders in US note hypocrisy of Obama's fury at Bibi's Iran warning.

Obama: It would be a mistake to send troops to Syria

On visit to London, US President Barack Obama warns against US, allies, deploying ground troops to overthrow Assad, fight ISIS.

Obama is meddling in the UK 'because he's Kenyan'

Reporter puts Obama on spot for EU exit that 'is none of your business,' as UK politicians claim he has 'grudge' from colonialism.

Obama: Passover story a great example of emancipation

President Barack Obama wishes the Jewish people a Chag Sameach in honor of Passover.

Obama promises vigilance when it comes to Iran

During a visit to Saudi Arabia, Obama pledges to remain vigilant against Iran’s destabilizing activities in the Middle East.

Obama to host Passover seder - but not on Passover

US President will be in Saudi Arabia over first two days of Pesach, but will hold White House seder upon his return.

The next president?

Sanders: Obama not far enough on the Palestinians' side

Watch: In interview Sanders slams Israel's 'disproportionate' response to terror, says Clinton 'ignores Palestinian suffering.'

House Speaker: Many Middle East leaders complained about Obama

House Speaker Paul Ryan says many Middle East leaders complained about President Barack Obama’s foreign policy.

Obama: ISIS is 'a lost cause'

President Barack Obama claims ISIS now firmly on the defensive, as he discusses progress of Operation Inherent Resolve.

Abbas looks to UN Security Council for anti-Israel resolution

Palestinian Authority leader pushes for UN intervention against Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria.

Report: US to abstain in PA-sponsored anti-Israel UN resolution

President Barack Obama to use abstention in UN 'settlement' vote to pressure Israel to enter new round of peace talks, sources claim.

Obama: No politics in Clinton FBI investigation

President Obama says Hillary Clinton was careless with emails but did not jeopardize national security.

Hoenlien warns: Don't ignore the issues during election cycle

Conference of Presidents executive says Obama will press full steam ahead while public are distracted by 2016 elections.

Obama blames Iranian behavior for lack of business interest

US notes that Iran follows nuclear deal strictly, but still provokes against Israel, supports terror.

Erdogan: Obama spoke 'behind my back' on freedom of the press

Turkish President angry over American counterpart's comments about Turkey's press freedom record.

Watch - Trump mocks Obama: ‘He's like a baby’

Republican front-runner criticizes President Obama’s naivety on nuclear agreement with Iran.

Obama: ISIS plotting nuclear attacks on the West

World leaders discuss ISIS plans to target Western cities.

Obama: Iran agreement 'a substantial success'

President Barack Obama says Iran has made real progress on living up to its obligations in nuclear deal.

Cut funding to UN climate change convention, experts urge Obama

Senior researchers say U.S. must cut funding to UN Convention on Climate Change because the law requires it after the PA joined it.

Russia, US agree to dethrone Assad, send him into exile

Reports indicate the US and Russia have secret agreement to ease Assad from power and send him into exile.

Ex-ambassador: Obama 'fabricated' diplomatic crises with Israel

Ex-ambassador Oren blames 'fabricated' crises created by Obama administration for icy relations between Israel and Washington.

Obama offers Argentina help in AMIA bombing probe

During his visit to Argentina, Obama offered the country help in pursuing the perpetrators of the 1994 Buenos Aires bombing.

Obama: Patrolling Muslim neighborhoods 'makes no sense'

President Barack Obama blasts Ted Cruz for calling for police to patrol and secure Muslim neighborhoods following Belgian terror attacks.

Obama: Israeli-PA conflict won't be resolved during my tenure

President Obama expresses pessimism over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict being resolved in the next nine months.

Republicans blast Obama's strategy against ISIS

Republicans call for new strategy against ISIS in the wake of the Brussels terrorist attacks.

Argentina asks US: Reveal secrets of AMIA bombing

President Macri asks Obama to declassify information held by US agencies about the 1994 Jewish center bombing that killed 85.

Obama in Cuba: This is 'a new day'

Cuban President Raul Castro meets American counterpart, asks him to lift longstanding trade and other restrictions on his country.

Obama arrives for official visit to Cuba

President Obama lands in Havana for the first official visit to Cuba by an American president after decades of hostility.

US administration fumbles on calling ISIS actions 'genocide'

John Kerry can't decide whether ISIS is carrying out genocide, just as administration couldn't figure out Syria 'red line.'

Obama nominates Jewish judge to replace Scalia on Supreme Court

Obama taps Jewish nominee to fill vacancy on US Supreme Court.

British Islamist: I'd rather have Trump than 'snake' Obama

British Islamist says he prefers Trump, who "openly hates Muslims" over "a snake who hides it" like Obama.

Obama, Putin discuss Russia's 'partial withdrawal' from Syria

US President Barack Obama, Russian President Vladimir Putin try to figure out how to end five-year-old Syrian civil war.

Did Obama make up his fight with Netanyahu?

Former Ambassador to the US Michael Oren says face-off with Netanyahu revealed by Obama in interview didn't actually happen.

Obama, Clinton blast Trump's 'divisiveness'

President and Democratic frontrunner blame Trump for the violent clashes outside his campaign event in Chicago.

Obama backtracks Cameron criticism, but not for Netanyahu

After apparent British fury, White House tries to cover Obama's comments in interview in which he bashed Netanyahu as well.

Obama 'proud' of decision not to attack Syria

President says he does not regret not attacking Syria despite warning that its using chemical weapons would be crossing a red line.

Revealed: Obama attacked Netanyahu for being 'condescending'

In interview, US President Barack Obama describes for the first time a particularly frosty meeting in which he berated the Israeli PM.

White House sees bleak future for two state solution, says Indyk

Former US Ambassador to Israel and Middle East envoy Martin Indyk has growing doubts about viability of two state solution.

Likud MK: 'We have a problem with Europe and the US'

MK David Bitan says Israel needs to build in Judea and Samaria, but Netanyahu is afraid of foreign pressure.

Iran defies US, conducts ballistic missile tests

After introducing new "Emad" missile, Iran conducts ballistic missile tests in violation of Iran nuclear deal, US ban, and UN resolutions.

US confirms: More Guantanamo prisoners returned to fighting

Official US figures confirm 7 prisoners released by Obama rejoined terror groups, another 5 suspected of doing so; double amount from July.

Biden arriving in Israel on Tuesday

Joe Biden is scheduled to land in Israel on Tuesday amid continuing tensions between President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Report: Obama to use UN to divide Jerusalem

In waning days of his presidency, Obama reportedly looking to UN Security Council to force Israel to divide Jerusalem.

White House appears surprised that Netanyahu canceled visit

White House spokesman says the Americans learned from the media that Netanyahu is canceling his visit.

Obama declines to meet Netanyahu, PM nixes US trip

President Obama foregoes meeting with Netanyahu in favor of flight to Cuba for first US presidential trip since 1920s.

Netanyahu plays down rift with Obama ahead of Biden visit

PM glosses over differences with Obama administration ahead of Biden's visit to Israel on Tuesday.

Surprise? Global war deaths doubled in Obama era

Was Obama's Nobel peace prize justified? Data indicates his hands-off approach did not bring less war but rather much more.

US Vice President Joe Biden to visit Israel next week

US Vice President Joe Biden will arrive in Israel for a two-day visit next week.

US to Israel: Build in Jerusalem for Arabs, but not for Jews

Ahead of Biden's visit to Israel, Obama administration is pulling out all the stops to prevent new Jerusalem housing projects.

Obama: We'll be relentless in going after ISIS

President Obama says Syria ceasefire will not affect the fight against the Islamic State jihadist group.

Obama ignores law, accepts BDS against ‘settlements’

Despite new law's explicit protection of businesses over the Green Line, Obama says 'settlements' are fair game.

Obama: It's important to give hope to Israelis and Palestinians

President Obama, meeting Jordan's King, calls for a solution to the decades old Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

US spied on Bibi asking Italian PM to intervene with Obama

Newly released NSA spy report reveals Netanyahu turned to Europe to intervene in 2010 spat with Obama.

Obama and Putin discuss Syria ceasefire

White House announces presidential phone call ahead of ceasefire 'moment of opportunity,' admits it will be 'difficult to implement.'

Obama times Cuba visit to avoid Netanyahu?

Obama is to be the first U.S. President in 80 years to visit Cuba, but the timing of the visit means he will miss AIPAC, Netanyahu in U.S.