Netanyahu: The US and Israel Stand Shoulder to Shoulder

On Monday morning, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the congregation of over 15,000 attending the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Policy Conference in Washington DC via video.  In the address, Netanyahu stated: I am confident that the United States and Israel will stand together, shoulder to shoulder, to ensure that light triumphs over …

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VP Pence at AIPAC: A True Friend of Israel

Vice President Mike Pence delivered the keynote address at this year's AIPAC (American-Israel Public Affairs Committee, the largest pro-Israel group in the US) Conference in Washington DC this past Sunday evening.  While I was privileged to attend last year's AIPAC Conference, I am not there this year but am following closely the addresses and events …

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Netanyahu Responds to Rocket Fire from Gaza

In response to rockets fired from Gaza into Israeli territory on Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu firmly stated: "Our policy in regard to the Gaza Strip is clear. Israel will not accept rocket fire from the Strip into our territory. The IDF will respond to any such provocation. Israel sees Hamas as responsible for all …

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Do Emerging Details Provide a Hint to the Trump-Netanyahu Middle East Plan?

It has been an interesting week, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met face-to-face with President Trump for the first time since the inauguration.  During the joint press conference prior to two days of meetings at the White House and Capitol Hill, the two revealed few, if any, solid details of what to expect in …

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