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Bennett: Obama Visit was Like Oslo Revisited
Minister says Obama's peacey-feely statements reminded him of euphoria preceding terror war. This time, he vows, things will be different.

A Baby is Stoned for Being an "Occupier"

Hizbullah Slams Obama
Obama spoke like "an employee of the Zionists" when he said Hizbullah is a terrorist organization during his Israel visit, claims the group.

Video: Obama Departs from Israel
U.S. President Barack Obama concludes his trip to Israel, takes off towards Jordan.

Rabbis Call to Obama ‘Free Pollard – Yes You Can!’
Rabbis march in Jerusalem, call on U.S. President to free Jonathan Pollard. ‘Yes you can!’

Bennett to CNN: Words Don’t Stop Centrifuges
Minister Naftali Bennett talks to CNN about Obama’s visit to Israel, says Obama ‘has been very warm.’

Feiglin: Obama’s Speech ‘Brilliant,' Full of Junk
Feiglin says U.S. President’s speech was a mix of brilliance and garbage; warns that America’s ‘peace’ means terrorism.

Obama: Israel Means No New Holocaust
President Obama speaks at Yad Vashem, says that due to Israel ‘the Holocaust will never happen again.’

Obama Visit Enters Third and Final Day
Obama will lay wreathes at the tombstones of Herzl and Rabin, visit Bethlehem and meet Netanyahu before taking off for Jordan.

Obama to Bennett: We Should Talk
U.S. President Barack Obama told Minister Naftali Bennett that he would be interested in speaking to him, despite their differences.

Abbas Welcomes Obama's Jerusalem Speech
PA chairman welcomes President Obama’s speech in Jerusalem, as Hamas condemns Obama for “adopting Israel’s position”.

MK Shaked: Judea and Samaria Are Our Iron Dome
MK Ayelet Shaked (Bayit Yehudi) rejected Obama's remarks that "settlement activity is counterproductive to peace."

Video: Helping Foreign Media Understand Israel
Director of “Media Central” explains various ways the center helps journalists gain a more comprehensive understanding of realities, issues.

Steinitz: Obama Won't Interfere in Defense
Obama told Netanyahu that he will not tell him how to act when it comes to matters of Israel’s defense, says Minister Steinitz.

Photo Essay: Obama's Speech - An Inside View
Photos from President Barack Obama's speech to college students at Binyanei Haumah Convention Center in Jerusalem on Thursday.

Peres Honors Obama with President's Medal
Ceremonial dinner at President's Residence hosts Israeli politicians, celebrities, beauty queen.

Obama Visits Israel Museum, Sees Dead Sea Scrolls
President Obama's 2nd day in Israel began with a joint tour in the museum with Israel's Prime Minister at the "Shrine of the Book".

Using Social Media to Tell Story of Obama's Visit
Israel is making the most of President Obama's visit to get the word out about the challenges the country faces, via social media

Obama: 'Twilight of Israel's Founding Generation'
US President addressed the nation of Israel at the Jerusalem Convention Center, to standing ovations.

Obama: Forget About Preconditions, Building Freeze
Some 'new thinking' was needed to get Israel- PA talks going again, President Obama said. Demanding preconditions is 'old thinking'

Where Do You Put 1,000 Visiting Reporters?
Over 1,000 reporters are covering President Obama's visit, and while here, their “office away from home” will be in the Begin Center

Video: When the Cantor Met the President
At the Israel Museum, superstar cantor Dudu Fischer approached the President with a rendition of the classic “Oseh Shalom Bimromav”.

Environmental Activists 'Greet' Obama in Jerusalem
Police arrested eight environmental activists who demanded that President Obama halt drilling in the Arctic

Large Protest as Obama Goes to Ramallah
As U.S. President Obama arrived in Ramallah for talks with PA officials, Arabs staged a large anti-Obama demonstration.

Rocket Victim: We're 'Victims of Obama'
Whatever the reason for Hamas' rocket attack on Israel Thursday, says the attack's victim, Israel needs to prevent any future rocket attacks

2nd Day: Meeting with Abbas, Speech in Jerusalem
Obama to begin the second day of his visit to Israel and the PA, in which he will meet PA Chairman and deliver a speech in Jerusalem.

Obama: U.S., Israel Talking About Extending Aid
U.S. President Barack Obama says that Israel and the United States are opening talks on extending U.S. military aid beyond 2017.

Obama Careful Regarding Chemical Weapons in Syria
"We intend to investigate thoroughly exactly what happened," says Obama when asked whether chemical weapons were used in Syria.

Video: Netanyahus Host President Obama for Supper
Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife hosted President Obama for dinner at the Prime Minister’s residence in Jerusalem.

Arabs Set Up Illegal Outpost in E1
As President Barack Obama began his visit to Israel, PA Arabs once again set up an illegal outpost in the area known as E1.

Engel Joins Obama, 'Brings Voices of New Yorkers'
Rep. Eliot Engel, the top Democrat on House Foreign Affairs Committee has joined President Obama on his first official trip to Israel.

Netanyahu Commited to 'Two-State Solution'
Netanyahu indicated at press conference with Obama that Israel is "fully committed" to two states for two peoples.

Obama: Steps to Ensure Funding for Iron Dome
Full video of Netanyahu-Obama press conference and full text of U.S. President's statements.

First Day of Visit: Obama Teases Bibi on Red Lines
When Netanyahu told him to follow red lines painted on the tarmac, Obama joked about Netanyahu's tendency to paint such lines for him.

Obama: Little Daylight between Us on Iran
U.S. President, Prime Minister, hold an upbeat news conference. Obama, Netanyahu: Israel has the right to defend itself.

Peres to Obama: Nuclear Iran Greatest Threat
"You made it clear that your intention is not to contain but to prevent," President tells visiting counterpart.

Obama in Israel – Live Updates
U.S. President Barack Obama begins his visit to Israel. Arutz Sheva is accompanying the visit with live updates and video.

Ariel, Livnat to Obama: Free Pollard
Ministers from Bayit Yehudi, Likud use their seconds with U.S. President Obama to say, ‘Please free Pollard.’

PM: Praises Obama Support for Our ‘Right to Exist’
PM Binyamin Netanyahu offered firm thanks in welcoming remarks to U.S. President Barack Obama for supporting Israel's "right to exist."
