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Israel News Jewish Groups Split on 60-Day ‘Time Out’ for Lobbying Over Iran Nukes
A closed-door meeting meant to iron out differences between the Obama administration and the Jewish community on Iran has instead exposed previously unseen cracks in the wall of unity that mainstream Jewish groups have maintained on the issue. Emerging from the October 29 White House meeting, the Anti-Defamation League decided to break ranks with other…
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Fast Forward AIPAC and AJC Refuse ‘Time Out’ on Iran Push
AIPAC and the American Jewish Committee refused a White House request to suspend lobbying for new sanctions on Iran. Top National Security Council staffers in an Oct. 29 meeting had asked the American Israel Public Affairs Committee and the AJC to suspend for 60 days lobbying for new congressional legislation that would intensify sanctions. They…
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Fast Forward Abraham Foxman Confirms ‘Time Out’ on Iran Nuclear Push
ADL National Director Abe Foxman has confirmed that leaders of major Jewish organizations have agreed on a limited “time out” during which they will not push for stronger sanctions on Iran. “That means that we are not lobbying for additional sanctions and we are not lobbying for less sanctions,” Foxman told Haaretz as well as…
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Fast Forward ‘Jewish Quartet’ of Leaders Gives Barack Obama 60 Days for Iran Nuclear Thaw
Leaders of four major Jewish organizations have indicated to the Obama Administration that they will have a 60-day moratorium during which they will refrain from conducting any public campaign urging Congress to strengthen U.S. sanctions against Iran. The understanding was reached during a sometimes tense meeting at the White House this week between a group…
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Fast Forward Samantha Power Stresses No Deal Yet on Iran Nukes at ADL Centenary Event
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, reiterated America’s commitment to thwarting Iranian nuclear weapons ambitions. “Let me be absolutely clear: President Obama is determined to ensure that the Islamic Republic does not acquire a nuclear weapon,” Power said at the Anti-Defamation League’s centennial conference held Thursday in a Manhattan hotel. “Let me…
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Fast Forward ADL Chief Abraham Foxman Blasts ‘Weak and Retreating’ America
Anti-Defamation League National Director Abraham Foxman said that the world increasingly sees a “weak and retreating” United States that “cannot be counted on.” Speaking at the ADL’s Centennial conference in New York, Foxman expressed apprehension that the U.S. is undergoing a “deep and dangerous change” that would endanger both Israel’s security and the wellbeing of…
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Fast Forward Jewish Leaders Get White House Briefing Amid Tensions on Iran Nuclear Policy
The White House and Jewish leaders described a National Security Council briefing on Iran as “constructive” and pledged to continue to consult on the issue. “Leaders of several Jewish organizations participated in an off-the-record discussion with senior Administration officials about issues of the highest priority for the U.S., for our community and for America’s allies,…
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Fast Forward Iran Holds ‘Very Productive’ Talks With Nuke Watchdog
The U.N. nuclear watchdog and Iran held “very productive” talks this week on how to advance a long-blocked investigation into Iranian atomic activities and will meet again in Tehran next month, they said in a rare joint statement on Tuesday. The relatively upbeat announcement by Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency may further buoy…
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