Susan Rice Delivers Tough Love To AIPAC About Iranian Nuclear Negotiations
After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes a controversial address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, AIPAC will ask members to support two pieces of legislation -- one triggering new Iran sanctions in the event a nuclear deal cant.
Israeli Opposition Leader Isaac Herzog Cancels AIPAC.
���A few days ago, I told the AIPAC conference organizers that I was deeply sorry, but that I could not attend the conference at which I had been invited to deliver a speech. American Jewry is very important to me, but it is clear��.
Full text of PM Netanyahus speech to AIPAC
Thank you Bob Cohen, Michael Kassen, Howard Kohr and all the leadership of AIPAC. Thank you for your tireless, dedicated work to strengthen the partnership between Israel and the United States. I want to thank, most especially, Members of Congress, .
Obama Addresses AIPAC
President Obama repeated his call for Palestinian statehood based on Israels pre-1967 borders in a speech to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. (Video: MSNBC)
American Jews Grow More Hawkish on Israel; What Aipac Does
To the Editor: Your Nov. 21 article about the views of leading American Jews misnames and misrepresents the positions of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the organized Jewish communitys lobby. A correction published a day later further misrepresents Aipacs mandate.
Netanyahu To Preview Speech To Congress Before AIPAC Conference
Today, Netanyahu is previewing that speech during an appearance before AIPAC, a powerful pro-Israel lobbying group. Heres NPRs Jackie Northam. JACKIE NORTHAM, BYLINE: Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Obama have never enjoyed a warm .
Rangel Challenges Netanyahu: If You Have A Problem With.
���Bibi: If you have a problem with our POTUSs foreign policy meet me at AIPAC but not on the House floor,��� tweeted Rangel, with a posed photo of himself holding his chin in front of an American flag. This comes as several��.
A Bad Mistake
What’s behind the coming address to Congress by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel?. Thomas L Friedman Op-Ed column warns that Israeli Prime Min Benjamin Netanyahus planned address to Congress about Iran at invitation of Speaker John Boehner could have disastrous consequences for Israeli-American relations; underscores how it is not in Israels interest to be seen as influencing directly Americas decisions about what to do with Iran, particularly if negotiations over its nuclear program fail.
Forget about the speech, focus on Iran, AIPAC says
New Jersey physicians Benjamin and Arden Fusman came to the AIPAC conference for the first time to show support because they are concerned there is so much emphasis on the infighting that the world is missing the point about Israel. (Photo: Jayne .
Israel Group Adds a Softer Voice to Debate on Iran
Outnumbered by the hawkish and better-known American Israel Public Affairs Committee, some 700 members of J Street reminded their Congress members that the Jewish vote is not monolithic.. Members of J Street, pro-Israel group formed four years ago in part as an alternative to the more hawkish American Israel Public Affairs Committee, are undertaking a lobbying effort to convince lawmakers that support for Israel does not necessitate a military strike on Iran; while dwarfed by AIPAC, J Street has had measured success in diversifying the pro-Israel lobby.
A Remark by Hagel
Henry Siegman, a longtime voice in American Jewish affairs, says the charge against Chuck Hagel exploits the issue of anti-Semitism for political purposes.
In AIPAC Speech, McCain Hits Obama on Iran, Iraq
WASHINGTON - Senator John McCain of Arizona used a speech to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the pro-Israel lobby, to lambaste Senator Barack Obama on two fronts: he charged that Mr. Obamas calls for diplomacy with Iran were misguided and insufficient, and that his proposal to begin withdrawing United States troops from Iraq would lead to chaos in the region and endanger Israel.. Before pro-Israel lobby group, the Republican candidate lays out the threats posed to Israel by Iran and Iraq.
One of Congresss Most Pro-Israel Lawmakers Isnt Pro.
That AIPAC was driving hard for new Iran sanctions legislation surprised no one. But its use of a right-wing blog to target a well-connected Jewish Democrat with a long history of support for Israel raised eyebrows among��.
Clinton: Settlements a Peace Obstacle
Secretary of State Clinton said Israels policy of expanding Jewish settlements is an obstacle to progress on Mideast peace. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
AIPAC SNUBBED Obamas adviser Susan Rice, and you.
I dont know what kind of crack shes smoking because its clear to everyone that the relationship is cracked and the gulf is widening. Evidence of this came during the speech from Obamas adviser Susan Rice to AIPAC about��.
Watch Live: Political Leaders Speak at AIPAC
Live Video Political leaders speak at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy Conference 2015. Published March 2nd 2015, 8:15 am. advertisement. Related Videos. (2:25) Playing Next Next .
Netanyahu Opted to Make One Trip to U.S.: Republican
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington in March to address Congress so he can make one trip to the United States instead of two in the run-up to the March 17 Israeli election, a Republican aide said on Thursday.
‘Loose Talk of War’ Only Helps Iran, President Says
In a speech to a pro-Israel lobbying group, President Obama gave a forceful defense of his commitment to Israel’s security, taking on criticism from his Republican rivals.. President Obama, speaking before a pro-Israel lobbying group, warns against loose talk of war that could serve to speed Iran toward a nuclear weapon; makes it clear that he does not believe that a strike on Iran would serve the interests of either the United States or Israel; also chides his Republican critics for putting politics ahead of American national security interests.
AIPAC behind new US/EU trade legislation designed to.
A new bipartisan bill engineered by AIPAC was introduced in Congress yesterday that ties the rejection of Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) against Israel to future U.S. trade agreements with the European Union.
Following Netanyahus Speech AIPAC Wants Mandatory.
Referring to the rift with Obama, Netanyahu told his audience of 16,000 AIPAC delegates: Our friendship will weather the current disagreement as well, to grow even stronger in the future ��� because we share the same��.
Netanyahu: Israel-US friendship will weather the current disagreement
AIPAC CEO Howard Kohr acknowledged Sunday that the way this speech has come about has created a great deal of upset among Democrats, but said the situation hasnt risen to the level of a crisis yet, and frankly, its up to us to not let it become a.
Netanyahu Opted to Make One Trip to U.S.: Republican
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington in March to address Congress so he can make one trip to the United States instead of two in the run-up to the March 17 Israeli election, a Republican aide said on Thursday.
What shall AIPAC delegates do about Susan Rices speech?
The AIPAC annual policy conference is underway, the most significant such gathering in years since it comes at a time of unprecedented animosity between the United States and Israel. If you are a conference delegate, you face a dilemma. You love Israel .
Obama and Netanyahu Play Down Rancor on Iran, but Views Still Differ Sharply
President Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel offered divergent approaches to Iran but tried to cool down the personal nature of any dispute.
Netanyahu Visit Delayed Until March
. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel was invited to address a joint meeting of Congress next month, but it looks as though he’ll be coming later than expected.
Netanyahu to AIPAC: No Disrespect for Obama
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu previewed his speech in Congress on Tuesday when he addressed the annual policy conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on Monday. ���Reports of the demise of the Israeli-U.S. .
At Annual Meeting, Pro-Israel Group Reasserts Clout
The formidable political strength of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee has been on decidedly intentional display during its annual conference.
Transcript of Netanyahus AIPAC Speech - The Jewish Press
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus speech at the AIPAC Policy Conference Delivered on March 2, 2015. ���Thank you. Wow, 16,000 people. Anyone here from California? Florida? New York? Well, these are the easy ones.
Trial to Offer Look at World of Information Trading
A trial scheduled for late April in federal court in Virginia threatens to expose the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s special role in forming the government’s Middle East policy.
Unwelcome Mat: White House Tries to Counter Netanyahu Visit
In what is becoming an increasingly nasty grudge match, the White House is mulling ways to undercut Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus upcoming trip to Washington and blunt his message that a potential nuclear deal with Iran is bad for Israel and the world.
AIPAC Seeks Unity as Feud Erupts Over Arrogant Benjamin Netanyahu
The nasty dispute came just hours before Netanyahu was set to speak to the 16,000 crowd at AIPAC. Howard Kohr, AIPACs executive director, spoke of the ���many active hours lobbying,��� the organization put in convincing members of the House and Senate to .
American Jews Grow More Hawkish on Israel; What Aipac Does
To the Editor: Your Nov. 21 article about the views of leading American Jews misnames and misrepresents the positions of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the organized Jewish communitys lobby. A correction published a day later further misrepresents Aipacs mandate.
As Israel Tensions Rise, Administration to Send Rice, Power.
The Obama Administration is open with its criticism of Netanyahu, but will not be boycotting the AIPAC conference as previously speculated. Rather, theyre sending National Security Adviser Susan Rice and UN Ambassador��.
The Jewish Press �� �� Netanyahu at AIPAC: US-Israel.
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu told a packed room at AIPAC on Monday the US-Israel alliance is.
Before Netanyahu Speaks, AIPAC Gives Thanks for An Aggressive Congress
In the Obama years, AIPACs show of force in Washington often overlapped with a moment of tension or scandal in the relationship between the president and the Likud government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This years conference .
WATCH LIVE: Susan Rice Addresses AIPAC Conference
National Security Advisor Susan Rice is scheduled to speak at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee Policy Conference on Monday, March 2 beginning at approximately 6 p.m. ET. Last week, in an interview with Charlie Rose, Rice called House .
WATCH Netanyahus full speech to AIPAC - The Right Scoop
Below is the full speech from Netanyahu to a packed house at 2015s AIPAC: (Live Stream is over). 0. 0. Comment Policy: Please read our new comment policy before making a comment. In short, please be respectful of others��.
Unwelcome Mat: White House Tries to Counter Netanyahu Visit
In what is becoming an increasingly nasty grudge match, the White House is mulling ways to undercut Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus upcoming trip to Washington and blunt his message that a potential nuclear deal with Iran is bad for Israel and the world.
Dem Senator Take Shots At Susan Rice In Fiery AIPAC.
Democratic New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez not-so-subtly criticized Obama National Security Advisor Susan Rice during his speech before the 2015 AIPAC policy, slamming her for calling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin��.
AIPAC breaks with Obama
Throughout its history, the American Israel Public Affairs Council, or AIPAC, has been studiously nonpartisan, aiming to reinforce the broad consensus in support of Israel that has characterized both major political parties. But Barack Obamas Iran.
White House Refuses To Commit To Sending Official To.
���Well, again, I think ��� weve received the invitation from AIPAC,��� Earnest repeated. ���Were considering the invitation, and once weve made a decision, well get back to AIPAC about who the speakers will be and well be in a��.
Netanyahu Tells AIPAC That US-Israel Alliance Is Strong
En route to what he described as a fateful mission, Benjamin Netanyahu spent much of his 12-hour flight to Washington slouched in a business class seat laboring over a draft of his highly anticipated address to Congress. In the back of the plane, the.
Speech to AIPAC could give Netanyahu his out ��� Mondoweiss
Pressure is increasing on Israeli PM Netanyahu to end the public relations disaster of his planned speech to Congress by cancelling. He could try and save face by announcing that his speech to the Israel lobby AIPAC will be��.
U.S. Backers of Israel Pressure Obama Over Policy on Iran
From Congress to a major conference of American Jews and other supporters of Israel, President Obama is being buffeted by calls for a more aggressive posture toward Tehran.. Israels most powerful American advocates, alongside Republican presidential candidates and members of Congress, are mounting an extraordinary public campaign to pressure President Obama into hardening American policy toward Iran over its nuclear program; advocates, like powerful American Israel Public Affairs Committee, want Obama to be more explicit about the circumstances under which the United States itself would carry out a strike; issue has gained force in the lead up to White House visit by Israeli Prime Min Benjamin Netanyahu.
Paid Notice: Deaths LEVEY, RITA
LEVEY--Rita. AIPAC mourns the passing of our dear friend, long-time activist and former Executive Committee member. Our heartfelt condolences to the entire family.
AIPAC and Bill Kristol turn up the pressure ��� Mondoweiss
Bill Kristol of the Emergency Committee for Israel urges AIPAC attendees to boycott speeches from the Obama administration officials as AIPAC urges congressmen to attend Netanyahus speech next week.
Potent Pro-Israel Group Finds Its Momentum Blunted
A Senate bill to impose new sanctions on Iran, a top priority for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, has stalled after stiff resistance from President Obama.. American Israel Public Affairs Committee once again finds itself in a very public standoff with the White House over a Senate bill to impose new sanctions on Iran; Aipac has stopped pressuring Senate Democrats to vote for the bill, which is unusual in that the organization has had great success pushing a raft of bills through Congress with unanimous support.
Netanyahu AIPAC Speech 2015 Live Stream: Watch Israeli Prime Minister Give.
The White House usually sends representatives to the AIPAC conference, but the icy relations between Netanyahu and President Barack Obama set a different tone for this years event. The Obama administration almost didnt send anyone to the event, but.
Obama should send high-level rep to AIPAC conference.
President Obama addressing the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington, March 2012. (Robert J. Saferstein). The Obama administration reportedly will not be sending a senior representative to address next weeks annual��.
Among the Shnooks and Machers at AIPAC
There are many ways to understand the annual gathering in Washington of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). For some, its evidence of a plot to undermine the national interest. For others, its one of the great American rituals of.
Netanyahu at AIPAC: Iran deal could threaten the survival of Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, opening a controversial and diplomatically fraught visit to Washington, drew loud cheers from thousands of supporters of Israel on Monday as he warned that the Obama administrations negotiations over Irans .
DownWithTyranny!: Netanyahu, AIPAC And Congress
Democrats, particularly Jewish Democrats on the West Coast, who are heavily under the influence of AIPAC, voted with the Republicans instead of with their own caucus. L.A. Democrats who who crossed the aisle at AIPACs��.