Policy

Undoing Netanyahu's Damage to US-Israel Relations

The former Israeli ambassador to the U.S., Michael Oren, argues that it will crucial for Jerusalem's next government to get right with Washington.

Policy

After Netanyahu, Senate GOP Move on Iran Bill Defies White House Veto Threat

Forget Bibi’s speech. Senate Republicans defied the White House on Iran by moving forward with a bill that goes farther than Bibi ever could.

Policy

Here's What Netanyahu Told Congress

The Israeli Prime Minister implored to a joint session of Congress that 'we are better off' without a nuclear deal with Iran.

Policy

Netanyahu Speaks Nice to White House Ahead of Congressional Visit

At the AIPAC policy conference, the Israeli prime minister previewed his Tuesday speech and insisted he means no disrespect to President Obama.

Threats

Will Netanyahu's Washington Moment Ruin a Breakthrough on Iran?

The politics of Netanyahu's speech to Congress this week masks another issue: Obama's responsibility to avoid making a bad nuclear deal with Tehran.

Threats

The Damage Netanyahu Is Doing to the US-Israel Relationship

The Israeli prime minister seems willing set relations with Washington on fire in order to save his political career.

Threats

Netanyahu Tried To Invite Arab Diplomats To His Speech - and Failed

Meanwhile, the prime minister's national security advisor reportedly advised against the delivery of the speech.

Ideas

Ignore the Pundits: US-Israeli Security Relations Are Stronger Than Ever

US defense secretaries’ relationships with their Israeli counterparts have been among the closest of any around the world.

Policy

Is Netanyahu Forging a New Normal in US-Israeli Relations?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's high-profile intervention into American politics is a dramatic reversal from historic norms. But will it make any difference to Washington or Jerusalem?

Policy

Let Netanyahu Make His Case, Then Consider Why He's Wrong

The Israeli prime minister argues that 2015 is fundamentally similar to the world of 1938. Americans should hear him out, then pursue a more reasonable policy.

Policy

Israeli Ambassador: Netanyahu Never Meant To Disrespect Obama

Israeli ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer answers questions about House Speaker John Boehner and Iran.

Policy

The Netanyahu Disaster

The manner, execution and overall tone-deafness of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s recent ploy suggest that he doesn’t understand how to manage Israel’s relationships in Washington. By Jeffrey Goldberg

Ideas

Boehner Invites Israeli Prime Minister To Address Congress Next Month

House Speaker John Boehner requested in a letter Wednesday that Benjamin Netanyahu speak before a joint meeting of Congress in February. By Marina Koren

Policy

Joe Biden Says the US and Israel Are Friends. And Sometimes Friends Fight

The vice president sought to smooth over U.S.-Israeli relations Monday in an address to the Jewish Federations of North America. By Lauren Fox

Policy

Even Israel's Best Friends Understand That It's Disconnecting From Reality

An editorial in the leading American Jewish newspaper should be read by Prime Minister Netanyahu as a serious warning. By Jeffrey Goldberg

Policy

Susan Rice: There's No Crisis in U.S.-Israel Relations

The national security advisor responds to reports that the U.S. relationship with Israel is at an all-time low. By Kathy Gilsinan

Policy

The US-Israel Relationship Has Hit a New Low

The gloves are off on both sides, and profound changes could be coming in the relationship between Washington and Jerusalem. By Jeffrey Goldberg

Policy

These Are All the Countries That Now Recognize Palestinian Statehood

The list of more than 130 nations recognizing the state of Palestine just added Sweden, the first EU nation. Here's the full tally ahead of the UK's vote next week. By Kabir Chibber

Policy

In UN Address, Netanyahu Compares Iran to ISIL

The Israeli prime minister called ISIL and Hamas 'branches of the same poisonous tree,' and said the UN's Human Rights Council is an 'oxymoron.' By Rebecca Nelson

Policy

Israel's Man at the United Nations

Can Israeli Ambassador Ron Prosor change the UN from within? By David Frum