When Bibi Came to Town
Nearly 60 lawmakers did the right thing by skipping the Israeli prime minister’s speech on Iran.
Netanyahu Threatens War In Speech to Congress
Netanyahu kept the focus of Congress and the U.S. media squarely where he wanted it—on Iran, away from Palestine, settlements, assaults on Gaza, violations of international law.
Netanyahu on a Destructive Path
Phyllis Bennis discusses the significance of the escalating tensions between President Obama and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and the threat to Iran negotiations.
Is War Against ISIS the Answer?
President Obama’s requests from Congress to authorize the use of military force against the Islamic State. Phyllis Bennis joins MSNBC’s The Last Word to discuss the authorization and Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress.
Obama v. Boehner: A Netanyahu Story
Benjamin Netanyahu will lobby Congress from the same podium where President Obama gave the State of the Union at the invite of John Boehner. Phyllis Bennis and Michael Tomasky join MSNBC’s The Last Word to discuss why.
Boehners’ Invitation to Netanyahu a Provocation Aimed at War with Iran
Phyllis Bennis says the invitation issued to Netanyahu to speak to U.S. Congress, and the call for more sanctions against Iran, is a call for war
Boehner Invites Netanyahu to U.S. Congress Without Consulting the White House
Phyllis Bennis joins Lawrence O’Donnell on The Last Word: “This goes beyond partisan politics — it is more urgently involved with the question of negotiations with Iran.”
Just “Ending the Violence” Isn’t Enough
Following the attacks on a synagogue in Jerusalem by two Palestinian youths, Phyllis Bennis discusses the significant role of Israeli and U.S. policies in the escalating conflict.
Netanyahu Is a National Security Risk—And Washington Knows It
An anonymous U.S. official caused a dustup when he called the Israeli prime minister “chickensh*t.” Others might have said worse.
Recognizing Palestine
As more European governments line up to recognize a Palestinian state, Israel (and the U.S.) look more isolated than ever.
Mowing the Lawn in Gaza
Israel believes it can bomb Gazans into changing their interests. How long will Obama support this delusion?
Israeli-Palestinian Peace Negotiations at a Dead End
“The notion that things are getting better just because Israel and Palestine are talking,” says Phyllis Bennis, “simply isn’t the case.”
Obama’s Chance to Renew the Peace Process
If Obama wants a say in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, he needs to be prepared to back up his words with actions.
Emphasis Added: The Foreign Policy Week in Pieces
DC credibility, Netanyahu’s red line, and shame about nuclear disarmament.
Emphasis Added: The Foreign Policy Week in Fragments
The United States military is its own worst enemy, “witch” burning, healthcare overseas, and other assorted errata.