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Life Bibi the ‘Mansplainer’
(JTA) — Is Bibi a mansplainer? Nancy Pelosi, the minority leader in the U.S. House of Representatives, all but said so after Netanyahu’s Congress speech Tuesday: “As one who values the U.S. – Israel relationship, and loves Israel, I was near tears throughout the Prime Minister’s speech,” she said. “Saddened by the insult to the…
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Fast Forward Republicans Push Iran Bill Despite Veto Threat
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday the Senate would begin debate next week on a bill that would require President Barack Obama to submit any final nuclear deal with Iran for approval by Congress. McConnell, a Republican, told his weekly news conference that he intended to have the bill debated and potentially voted…
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Opinion Netanyahu’s Speech Just Raised the Stakes for All
Getty Images Benjamin Netanyahu dramatically, effectively — and perhaps, dangerously — raised the stakes in his speech to Congress today. The Israeli prime minister employed his considerable rhetorical skills to command the room, describing Iran in terms designed to frighten and excite, painting a ferocious picture of a nation hell bent on exporting its vicious…
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Fast Forward Benjamin Netanyahu Warns Congress Against ‘Bad’ Iran Nuclear Deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday against accepting a nuclear deal with Iran that would be a “countdown to a potential nuclear nightmare” by a country that “will always be an enemy of America.” “If the deal now being negotiated is accepted by Iran, that deal will not prevent…
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Fast Forward Quarter of Democrats To Boycott Benjamin Netanyahu Speech
Almost a quarter of Democratic U.S. lawmakers are expected to boycott Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday as he escalates his campaign against President Barack Obama’s Iran diplomacy in a speech to Congress that has put unprecedented stress on the two leaders’ already strained ties. Although given the cold shoulder by the U.S. administration,…
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Fast Forward Wary Barack Obama Brands Benjamin Netanyahu Speech ‘Distraction’
(Reuters) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to escalate his campaign against U.S. President Barack Obama’s Iran diplomacy on Tuesday in a speech to Congress whose staging has put unprecedented stress on the two leaders’ already strained ties. Although cold-shouldered by the administration, Netanyahu has offered an olive branch, saying he meant no disrespect…
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Fast Forward 180 Ex-Israeli Officers Call on Benjamin Netanyahu To Scrap Speech
More than 180 Israeli former military and intelligence officials called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cancel his speech to the U.S. Congress. An alliance calling itself Commanders for Israel’s Security made the announcement on Sunday, hours after Netanyahu left for Washington and two days before his controversial address. The alliance includes ex-officials from the…
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Opinion 4 Questions for Benjamin Netanyahu
Getty Images (JTA) — Dear Prime Minister Netanyahu: As American Jewish progressive Zionists, we are deeply worried about the threat that a nuclear-armed Iran would pose to Israel. We know you would like pro-Israel Jews to publicly defend your positions on Iran and your plans to speak to Congress next week. But we need some…
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