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Obama Says Syria Situation Has Hit ‘Critical Juncture,’ Directs Aid To Rebels

President Barack Obama says the situation in Syria has reached, in his words, a ‘‘critical juncture.’’

2013/04/12

Following strained relationships between right-leaning Netanyahu – who formed a close relationship with Republican Mitt Romney during his losing campaign against Obama last year – Rabinovich stressed that Obama’s goals for this trip were about repairing the past and looking forward to the future. (Photo: JNS.org)

Former Israeli Ambassador: President’s Israel Visit ‘To Correct The Wrong Of Obama’s First-Term Relationship’

In a trip to renew a close relationship with the Israeli leadership and public, former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Itamar Rabinovich called President Obama’s Middle East visit a “success,” setting the stage for future negotiations.

2013/03/22

Ambassador: No Chemical Weapons Used By US-Backed Syrian Rebels

The U.S. ambassador to Syria said Wednesday the Obama administration has no evidence to support President Bashar Assad’s claims that U.S.-backed rebels used chemical weapons in northern Syria, but is looking carefully at the conflicting reports.

2013/03/20

House Intel Chief: ‘This Is The Time To Act’ Against Syria, Chemical Weapons

The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee says he fears a “stain on our national credibility” if the United States determines that Syria’s Bashar Assad is using chemical weapons to remain in power but fails to intervene.

2013/03/20

President Obama Not Expecting Grand Resolutions From Visit To Turbulent Middle East

When President Barack Obama steps into the Middle East’s political cauldron this coming week, he won’t be seeking any grand resolution for the region’s vexing problems.

2013/03/16

A Syrian rebel crosses a street while trying to dodge sniper fire in the old city of Aleppo in northern Syria on March 11, 2013. (credit: JM LOPEZ/AFP/Getty Images)

Top Dem Calls On Obama Administration To Offer Lethal Aid For Syrian Rebels

The top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee is calling on the Obama administration to train and arm select elements of the Syrian opposition as well as provide humanitarian assistance as the deadly civil war marked an ignominious second anniversary on Friday.

2013/03/16