(This commentary first appeared on Politico.com) - Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, recently declared, "President Obama treats Israel ... as a problem, rather than as an ally." The Republican presidential candidate emphasized that Obama has an "anti-Israel...
By Ron Kampeas, JTA, WASHINGTON
• Published June 1, 2011
Remember the tension a couple of weeks ago between Israel and the United States? That was all about avoiding tension between Israel and the rest of the world. That's what Obama administration officials are telling Jewish officials looking ahead to September,...
By Ron Kampeas, JTA WASHINGTON
• Published April 21, 2011
The path to international recognition of Palestinian statehood by September - when the Palestinians plan to bring the matter before the U.N. General Assembly - seems clear.The question before Israel and its supporters who oppose such recognition is how...
