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Max Samis — February 6, 2012 – 4:35 pm | Foreign Policy | Iran | Obama

Amb. Rice: “U.S. Will Stand With Israel” to Prevent Nuclear Armed Iran

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Earlier this morning, new sanctions were imposed on Iran that effectively cut off the country’s central bank from the global economy. Following this announcement United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice appeared on MSNBC, where she discussed the sanctions with… Read More | Comments (0)

Max Samis — February 6, 2012 – 3:58 pm | Israel | Obama | Stop the Smears

U.S. and Israel Reschedule Missile Defense Exercise to Autumn

In a further demonstration of President Barack Obama’s steadfast support of Israel, The Jerusalem Post reported today that the United States and Israel will carry out the postponed Austere Challenge joint military exercise this fall. Yaakov Katz wrote: Senior American military officers from the European Command are scheduled to arrive… Read More | Comments (0)

NJDC — February 6, 2012 – 10:56 am | Foreign Policy | Iran | Israel | Obama

Obama Scores Sunday Touchdown with Iran Central Bank Sanctions

Yesterday, President Barack Obama signed an executive order that effectively cut off Iran’s central bank from the global economy—an executive order made public one hour ago. In a letter to Congress, Obama explained that the sanctions are necessary “particularly in light of the deceptive practices of the Central Bank of… Read More | Comments (0)

David Streeter — February 2, 2012 – 12:29 pm | Election 2012 | GOP Presidential Candidates 2012

WaPost: Mitt Romney Forms “Strategic Partnership” with Anti-Israel Ron Paul

Photo by Scott Audette/Reuters As we and others noted previously, anti-Israel Representative Ron Paul’s (R-TX) presidential candidacy poses a unique dilemma for leading GOP presidential candidate former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney. The conventional wisdom holds that Romney needs Paul’s support—and his highly energized supporters—in order to be a strong nominee.… Read More | Comments (4)

Max Samis — February 2, 2012 – 11:02 am | Foreign Policy | Israel | Obama

Promise Kept: Obama Continues to Provide Strong Military Aid to Israel

Time and time again, President Barack Obama has proven his iron-clad commitment to the State of Israel. In a 2008 speech at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), then-Senator Obama promised to “Implement a Memorandum of Understanding that provides $30 billion in assistance to Israel over the next decade—investments to… Read More | Comments (0)

NJDC — February 1, 2012 – 1:49 pm | Election 2012 | GOP Presidential Candidates 2012

Romney Expresses “Concern” Over NV Kosher Caucus

The Nevada Republican Party recently added a Saturday night caucus in Clark County—Nevada’s most populous county—in order to accommodate Republicans whose religious beliefs prohibit them from participating during the daytime on Saturday. According to JTA, approximately 500 voters—most of whom are Jewish—are expected to attend the event, which will be… Read More | Comments (1)