JTA Politics

The question of appeasement

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

A speech by President Bush that was supposed to have been the apotheosis of U.S.-Israel solidarity instead sparked a toxic political exchange in the partisan battle for votes.

Bush enjoys love fest in Israel

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

President Bush enjoyed a love fest in Israel but was rebuked back home by the Barack Obama campaign for remarks about the dangers of appeasing extremists.

Celebrating in Jerusalem, suffering in Ashkelon

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

While diplomats and Jewish leaders celebrated Israel's 60th in Jerusalem at Shimon Peres' "Facing Tomorrow" conference, a rocket strike in Ashkelon served as a stark reminder that war is never far away.

How Israelis raise funds in U.S.

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Viewing the Ehud Olmert scandal in context, Israeli politicians regularly collude with American Jews to sidestep Israeli law in raising money from Diaspora Jews interested in influencing Israeli elections.

Obama, McCain camps clash over Israel

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The Democratic race may have a few more weeks left, but Barack Obama and John McCain are already waging a bruising battle for Jewish support in the general election.

Bush in Mideast facing repudiation

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Rather than swinging through Israel triumphantly as the Jewish state's best friend ever in the White House, President Bush may go to the Middle East this week to see widespread repudiation of his key Middle East policies.

Olmert fights for survival

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Amid allegations that he may have violated campaign regulations or taken bribes when mayor of Jerusalem or a Cabinet minister, Ehud Olmert battles for his political life.

Continuity is theme in Russia inauguration

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The inauguration of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev was marked by the theme of continuity with Valdimir Putin, under whom Jewish life in the country became more secure and freer.

Jewish poll: Obama just behind Clinton

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

In keeping with Barack Obama's comeback narrative this week, a new poll shows that the U.S. senator from Illinois is running about as strong as Hillary Clinton is among Jewish voters -- though the survey also shows the Republican candidate poised to make gains.

U.S. rabbi tied to Olmert probe