Biden administration

Joe Biden’s sop to the Jews

Condemning White Supremacist antisemitism has meaning only if it acknowledges the breadth and depth of Black Jew-hatred in America. Op-ed.

Compromise on antisemitism

After a long debate, the Biden aministration concluded that there are times and places when hostilityor hatred for Jews is appropriate.Op-ed

The Biden administration’s anti-antisemitism travesty

The IHRA definition has led defenders of the Jewish people down a blind alley.Op-ed.

Report:

US admin. plan: Israel-Saudi normalization for Israel's silence

The Americans are mulling a plan according to which the US would work to advance Israeli-Saudi ties in return for an Iran deal.

ZOA slams Biden WH's support of 'dangerous' antisemitism def'ns

Zionist Organization of America also decries strategy's lack of calling out Islamists and other antisemites endangering US Jewish community.

American Jewish Congress applauds WH antisemitism strategy

US national advocacy org praises release of first ever national strategy to counter antisemitism.

WH's ultimatum to Netanyahu:

Drop bill limiting aid to PA Arabs, score a meeting with Biden

Netanyahu, who has been working hard to score a meeting with the US President, had no choice but to capitulate and shelve the legislation.

NO to Gelman as US Ambassador to Israel

Our antennas are hot wired into identifying who is good for us and who is against us. Gelman is not in the good for us category. Op-ed.

Senators to Biden admin:

'No equal treatment for US citizens? No Israel Visa Waiver'

16 senators call on Biden administration to ensure US citizens can travel freely to and from PA-assigned areas of Judea and Samaria.

WJC praises WH for national agenda to combat antisemitism

Plan to combat antisemitism, including through IHRA definition, receives widespread support from American Jewish community.

Report:

US demanding Israel drop judicial reform for Saudi peace talks

Biden admin reportedly warns it won't agree to mediate Israel-Saudi talks unless judicial reforms are dropped.

Biden and Blinken educate Likud about democracy?

Even completely corrupt South Africa could teach the B…s a lesson in democracy. Op-ed.

Ronald Lauder urges WH not to undermine IHRA antisemitism def

WJC president reacts to report that Biden admin to include alternate progressive antisemitism definition in action plan.

Hundreds of rabbis:

Biden administration should use IHRA antisemitism definition

'A comprehensive report on antisemitism might not be comprehensive without defining antisemitism.'

Report:

Biden pushing for Israel-Saudi deal by end of the year

Two US officials say the White House wants to make diplomatic push for Saudi-Israeli peace deal in the next six to seven months.

Op-ed:

Presidents clash over guns in a triangular contest

Follow the money to decide which leader is the bigger scoundrel - Biden, Ramaphosa or Putin. Op-ed.

Amb. Tom Nides:

Saudi-Iran rapprochement has no impact on Saudi-Israel relations

US Ambassador to Israel tells i24News Saudi-Iran rapprochement a good thing, Biden Admin. fully committed to Abraham Accords.

Op-Ed:

The presidential rematch Americans do not want

There's Trump. Then there's Biden. Op-ed.

They still haven’t figured out Biden, have they?

Trust the stupidity of the American voter. Op-ed.

What is Iran plotting and planning?

Obama saw the covert infiltration of Islam into the White House and Biden, the influence of China. Iran can thus aim at Israel.Op-ed.

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Biden deflects blame from Afghan tragedy he caused

There is zero integrity in pretending the Afghanistan fiasco was anything but a travesty. Americans know better.Op-ed

The future of the US-Israel relationship

As Democrats turn against Israel, Biden’s rebuke of Netanyahu is not a coincidence.A assessment from the USA. Op-ed.

Blinken ‘gravely concerned’ about reporter detained in Russia

Jewish reporter from Wall Street Journal's Moscow bureau detained by Russia on espionage charges that carry up to 20 years in prison.

Op-Ed:

The US administration seeks regime change in Israel

Biden jumped into Israel's domestic political controversy by supporting the small, well-funded minority of progressive-left parties.Op-ed.

Op-Ed:

Not firing Gallant – seriously?

If a constitutional crisis ensues, it is possible to imagine Gallant being asked by the US to step in to “save” Israeli democracy. Op-ed.

Report:

US discussing freeze-for-freeze approach on Iran

Biden administration discussed Iran sanctions relief in exchange for it freezing parts of its nuclear program.

Op-Ed

Is Pres. Biden familiar with Israel's proposed judicial reform?

Presdent Biden seems to be using the reform to intensify pressure on Israel, irrespective of its content. Op-ed.

A new phase in U.S.-Israel relations

The Biden crew's statements and actions this week, and its policies towards Israel since entering office, indicate a sea change.Op-ed.

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The true agenda of Israel’s mass protests has been laid bare

That agenda includes America's outrageous attack on Netanyahu's right to govern. Op-ed.

Menachem Begin to Joe Biden: I am not a Jew with trembling knees

Netanyahu's response to Biden's interference is in the proud tradition of Ze'ev Jabotinsky and Menachem Begin. Op-ed.

Nikki Haley:

'Outrageous for Biden to lecture Israel on its domestic policy'

Former US Ambassador to the UN and 2024 Presidential hopeful condemns administration for involvement in judicial reform issue.

Senior Biden Admin Official:

'Netanyahu made a gross miscalculation on judicial overhaul'

Senior administration official warns that Netanyahu and Ron Dermer made 'gross miscalculation' of US reaction to judicial reform.

Why is Biden killing Muslims during Ramadan?

After the US warned Israel to de-escalate during Ramadan, Biden retaliated for Iran'attack on US contractor in Syria with F-15E jets. Op-ed

State Department denies US funding anti-Netanyahu protests

Claims made by Netanyahu's son that Biden administration is funding anti-judicial reform protest 'are completely, demonstrably false.'

Should Biden be facing charges?

The US president's dealings with China et al must be scrutinized objectively. But there is little chance of that as America declines. Op-ed

America, Israel and the era of false messiahs

The United States must return to reality as the basis of its foreign policy. Op-ed.

Response to an unexpected email from President Biden

I wrote: The violence perpetrated by the PA towards Israeli residents and unfortunate visitors seems minimized or even excused. Op-ed.

Biden Admin: Smotrich's comments 'dangerous and offensive'

US State Department joins France, EU in condemning Smotrich, says 'the Palestinians have a rich history and culture.'

US condemns 'provocative' repeal of Disengagement Law

State Department spokesman Vedant Patel condemns repeal of law banning Jews from sites of 4 communities destroyed in 2005 Disengagement.

US supports Herzog's judicial reform compromise

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby addresses President Herzog;s efforts to mediate a compromise on the judicial reforms.

TikTok:

'US threatened a ban if Chinese owners don't sell stakes'

TikTok says Biden administration has demanded its Chinese owners divest their stakes or face a possible US ban.

Op-Ed

Democrats should stop meddling in Israeli democracy

The Biden team is just the latest Democratic administration that has interfered with the politics of Israel to undermine Netanyahu. Op-ed.

The urgent need for Israeli electoral reform

While the West is increasingly alienated from democracy, Israel’s internal convulsions present terrifying dangers.

US official: No boycott of Minister Smotrich

US official tells INN there is no policy to boycott any Israeli minister as no administration officials attend Israel Bonds conference.

Sen. Tom Cotton slams Democrats’ attacks against Netanyahu

Arkansas senator denounces Democratic Party's extreme accusations against PM Netanyahu which he shows have been going on for 25 years.

Murdered Israeli Jews, Huwara, and Hadi Amr. The Facts.

Some facts you need to know because they seem to have escaped the attention of Western media and the Biden administration. Op-ed

Hady Amr’s transformational policy

Due to US pressure, the IDF has avoided major action against terrorist infrastructure in northern Samaria. Op-ed.

J Street to US administration:

'Don't meet Smotrich, re-examine his entry visa'

J Street denounces Smotrich's comments on Huwara: No US government officials should legitimize his extremism by meeting with him.

Op-ed:

Judge the Jewish rioters, but don’t rationalize Arab murderers

Jews who rioted following terror murders were condemned. But why does the Biden administration still tolerate Palestinian terrorism? Op-ed.

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Biden’s less than ironclad commitment to Israel

The administration crosses two ominous red lines.Op-ed.

Biden Admin. 'extremely concerned' after Shechem battle

State Department spokesman Ned Price says US recognizes Israel's security needs, but is concerned by large number of casualties in battle.

Senate and House Republicans move to cut funding to UNRWA

GOP senators and reps. introduce bill to cut UNRWA funding, blasting it for 'rampant history' of ties to antisemitism and terrorism.

Hamas claims:

'The PA caved to pressure from Biden administration'

Hamas accuses PA of caving to US and withdrawing Security Council resolution condemning Israel over Judea and Samaria construction.

Netanyahu Confirms:

Israel vows not to legalize additional outposts

As part of 'pause' sought by Biden administration, Israel agrees not to legalize additional outposts in the coming months.

Report:

Israel agrees to freeze settlement construction

Netanyahu government and Palestinian Authority reportedly reached deal, under heavy US pressure, to freeze 'unilateral' steps for months.

How Biden subverts Israeli democracy

The administration backs the Israeli left’s campaign to thwart the will of Israeli voters.Op-ed.

Biden admin:

Human rights pick not ousted solely over anti-Israel tweets

State Department claims anti-Israel academic's name withdrawn for reasons other than long history of anti-Israel social media posts.

Biden withdraws human rights nominee over anti-Israel activism

WH pick for Inter-American Commission on Human Rights had long history of inflammatory posts, one of which contained antisemitic tropes.

Biden and Israel, So far no good

There is still time to avoid an anti-Israel legacy, but don't hold your breath. It started with his Senate career and continues on. Op-ed.

US condemns shooting of PA Arab by 'Israeli settler'

US Office of Palestinian Affairs calls for 'investigation of shooting that leads to accountability and prevents future settler violence.'