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Israel Officials: Strike On Syria Targeted ‘Game-Changing’ Weapons

Israeli officials confirmed Saturday the country’s air force carried out a strike against Syria and say it targeted a shipment of advanced missiles bound for the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.

2013/05/04

China Says It’s Open To Hosting Israeli, Palestinian Peace Talks

The Chinese government says it is willing to set up a meeting between the Israeli prime minister and the Palestinian president when the two leaders visit Beijing next week, if the sides expressed interest in doing so.

2013/05/03

President Barack Obama speaks during a joint press conference with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following a bilateral meeting at the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem on March 20, 2013. (credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Obama: ‘All Options Are On The Table’ With Iran

President Barack Obama is warning Iran that the U.S. will “do what is necessary” to prevent the Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

2013/03/20

Obama Vows Eternal Support For ‘Strongest Ally’ Israel

Vowing eternal support for America’s top Mideast ally, U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday assured Israel of his personal commitment to its security and delivered a blunt warning to its foes that the United States has the Jewish state’s back.

2013/03/20

In this handout photo from the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO), President Barack Obama talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside the White House on March 5, 2012 in Washington, D.C. (credit: Amos Ben Gershom/GPO via Getty Images)

Report: Obama To Visit Israel, Palestinian Territories In Spring

President Obama is planning on visiting Israel in the spring.

2013/02/05

A recent study finds that both Israeli and Palestinian textbooks present one-sided versions of history and culture. (Photo credit - HAZEM BADER/AFP/GettyImages)

Study: Israeli And Palestinian Schoolbooks Show Biased Versions Of History

Both Israeli and Palestinian schoolbooks largely present one-sided narratives of the conflict between the two peoples and tend to ignore the existence of the other side, but rarely resort to demonization, a study released Monday said.

2013/02/04

In this handout photo from the Israeli Government Press Office (GPO), U.S. President Barack Obama talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside the White House on March 5, 2012 in Washington, D.C. (credit: Amos Ben Gershom/GPO via Getty Images)

Obama Congratulates Netanyahu Nearly Week After Israeli PM Wins Election

President Barack Obama took nearly a week to congratulate Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for narrowly winning the election.

2013/01/29

Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said he would like to increase the amount of troops left in Afghanistan after the 2014 withdrawal. (Photo credit KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images)

Sen. McConnell Looks To Expand Troops In Afghanistan After 2014 Withdrawal

The United States should keep a residual force of about 10,000 in Afghanistan after combat forces leave at the end of 2014, the Senate Republican leader said Monday after a series of meeting with military leaders in the country.

2013/01/14

File photo of Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky. (credit: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/GettyImages)

Rand Paul Calls For Gradual Cut In Aid To Israel

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul on Monday called for a gradual reduction of American foreign aid, delivering the message in an unlikely venue — since Israel is among the top recipients of American assistance.

2013/01/07