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In this Jan. 4, 2017 file photo, Vice President Joe Biden, left, watches President Barack Obama, center, at Conmy Hall, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
November 11, 2020, 7:42 am
Obama Blew His Mideast Hopes on His First Trip. Will Biden Chart a Wiser Course?
The new president will seek to repudiate his predecessor. But Obama showed that an administration cannot achieve its goals armed only with the knowledge of what it is not.
By HAVIV RETTIG GUR
US President Donald Trump, right, looks over to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, during an event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, January 28, 2020, at which Trump unveiled his "Peace to Prosperity" vision for an Israeli-Palestinian accord. (AP/Susan Walsh)
November 9, 2020, 7:19 am
Annexation, Iran Sanctions, Weapons? What Israel May Ask of Trump as He Leaves
Obama allowed UN Security Council resolution slamming settlements to pass when he was a lame duck; by contrast, Jerusalem is hoping for farewell gifts from the outgoing president.
By RAPHAEL AHREN
Former vice president Joe Biden speaks during a Democratic presidential primary debate at CNN Studios in Washington, DC, March 15, 2020. (AP/Evan Vucci)
July 29, 2020, 8:06 am
US Democratic Platform Nixes Conditioning Aid to Israel Over Annexation
By a vote of 117-44, Democratic National Committee also rebuffs progressive push to ‘mention occupation’ in party’s 2020 policy document.
By ERIC CORTELLESSA
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a helicopter ride, during a tour of the Gush Etzion area and the IDF Etzion brigade, November 23, 2015. (Haim Zach/GPO)
July 8, 2020, 6:21 am
How Fear of a US Retreat from the Mideast is Driving Netanyahu Toward Annexation
Why the prime minister is still pushing to apply Israeli sovereignty to parts of the West Bank, despite legions of critics and even disquiet in the White House.
By HAVIV RETTIG GUR
White House adviser Jared Kushner speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Thursday, April 2, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
June 26, 2020, 6:22 am
No Final Decision on Israeli Annexation After 3 Days of White House Talks
US Ambassador Friedman, Mideast envoy Berkowitz set to return to Israel for more work, less than a week before Netanyahu’s July 1 target date to start process.
By TOI Staff
House Judiciary Committee member Rep. Ted Deutch, Democrat of Florida, questions FBI Director Christopher Wray during a House Judiciary hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, December 7, 2017, on Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
June 26, 2020, 6:08 am
189 House Democrats Warn Against Netanyahu’s Annexation Plans
Letter signed by some of the most pro-Israel members of Congress says move would hurt Israel’s relationships and damage the chances for peace.
By ERIC CORTELLESSA
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks to supporters at a primary election night rally, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
May 22, 2020, 7:48 am
18 Democratic Senators Warn Annexation Will Damage, Erode US-Israel Relations
In missive to Netanyahu and Gantz, top Democrats Warren, Sanders, Kane and others say move would ‘betray our shared democratic values’.
By TOI STAFF
Democratic presidential candidate and former vice president Joe Biden speaks during the McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner, February 8, 2020, in Manchester, New Hampshire. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
May 15, 2020, 1:02 pm
As Possibility of West Bank Annexation Looms, Democrats Mull How to Sway Israel
While party is unified in opposition to Israel extending sovereignty to settlements and Jordan Valley, it’s splintered over how harsh the response should be if Netanyahu goes ahead
By ERIC CORTELLESSA
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