1. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu talks during the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, September 11, 2011

    Expanded Coalition Gives Netanyahu More Leeway

    By bringing in his opponents, the Israeli prime minister has given himself an opportunity to show flexibility with the Palestinians.

  1. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel in a meeting with the chairman of the American Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin E. Dempsey, January 20, 2012 (D. Myles Cullen)

    Early Elections Could Strengthen Netanyahu’s Mandate

    The prime minister could run as the defender of Israel before having to deal with the aftermath of an attack.

  1. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden talk with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel as they depart the Cabinet Room of the White House, July 6, 2010

    Netanyahu, Obama Split on How to Deter Iran

    The two leaders attempt to forge a single policy to prevent Iran from getting closer to a nuclear capability.

  1. Haifa, Israel, November 8, 2008

    Israel is Being Set Up

    Nick Ottens believes that an aid flotilla bound for Gaza this summer is designed to provoke Israel.

  1. King Abdullah II of Jordan speaks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 29, 2010

    Peace Talks Collapsed Because of Jordan

    New details from Newsweek over the weekend get to the heart of why direct peace talks collapsed after three meetings.