Report: Trump administration considering pulling out of UN Human Rights Council
(JTA) — The Trump administration is considering pulling out of the United Nations Human Rights Council, in part over its targeting of Israel, Politico reported….
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Trump and Netanyahu: The mixed messages of a diplomatic lovefest
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) – One state. Flexibility. Two states. Hold back on settlements. Stop Iran. When President Donald Trump met Prime Minister Benjamin…
Trump meets Netanyahu: Where it can go right (and wrong)
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) – Benjamin Netanyahu is going to stride in through the White House front door. Donald Trump is not going to…
For Tu b’Shvat, 5 of Israel’s must-see trees
By Michael Brown (JTA) — Trees have stories, and Israel’s trees have lots of stories. Scattered throughout the country, scores of ancient and historic trees…
Barack Obama’s 2 farewells: Urging Americans and Israelis to defend their values
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) – Barack Obama got his kishkes back. The president, whose alleged aloofness was the signature flaw cited by his rivals,…