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Netanyahu: Palestinian State Would Be Influenced by Iran and ISIS

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that his country is not prepared to give up any more land for peace, as previous efforts have resulted in complete failure. Netanyahu also predicted that a Palestinian state, governed by an unsteady Palestinian leadership, would in all likelihood be controlled by state-sponsors of terror such as Iran, or terrorist groups like the Islamic State (ISIS).

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Kurdish Outlets Boast Popularity of Female Anti-ISIS Fighters in Israel

As the elite Kurdish female forces fighting the Islamic State become increasingly well-known, nations close to the struggle have expressed increasing interest in these women. Israeli television aired a popular special this week profiling the Syrian Kurdish People’s Protection United (YPG), who are fighting the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL).

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CNN’s Blitzer Asks If ‘Death to America’ ‘Just a Slogan’

CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer asked if “death to America” and “death to Israel” chants in Iran are “just a slogan” on Friday’s broadcast of “Wolf.” Blitzer, interviewing Senior International Correspondent Frederik Pleitgen in Tehran, asked “when you hear these thousands of

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Saudi Columnists: Bibi Right, Obama Wrong about Iran

Following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Tuesday address to a joint session of Congress, where he warned about the grave threats to the world posed by a potentially-nuclear Iran, the Jewish leader has received surprising support from a group of popular Saudi columnists.

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Vehicular Jihad: Palestinian Plows Car Into Cyclist, at Least Six Israeli Officers

In the latest case of “vehicular jihad,” on Friday, a Palestinian terrorist rammed his car into a cyclist and at least six other Israeli Border Patrol officers. Witnesses on scene said the jihadist was driving along a road in Jerusalem when he intentionally turned onto the side of the road in an attempt to kill his Jewish victims. After crashing the car, the man exited his vehicle wielding a knife, according to reports.

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Coulter: Dems Want Dialogue, Except on Israel

Columnist and author of “Never Trust a Liberal Over 3-Especially a Republican,” Ann Coulter criticized Democrats for “always calling for dialogue” but boycotting Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech on Thursday’s “Hannity” on the Fox News Channel. “Did you see the Democrats’ reactions

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Hillary Maintains Silence on Netanyahu Speech After Years of Anti-Israel Comments

Hillary Clinton, the all but declared candidate and frontrunner to win the 2016 Democratic Presidential Nomination, spent Tuesday in the heart of Washington– mere blocks away from the visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu– yet still refused to issue any comments or statements about the extraordinarily high profile visit. Nor, apparently, has there been much pressure from the mainstream media for her to comment.

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New York Times: Netanyahu Speech Makes Iran Deal A Tougher Sell For Obama

The left-wing New York Times opined on Tuesday that President Obama will have a much tougher time selling the case for a nuclear deal with Iran to the American people following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s powerful speech to a joint session of Congress. In his speech, the Israeli leader warned about the grave threat to the world posed by a nuclear-armed Iranian regime.

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‘Crunch Time for U.S., Israel’: Royce Reacts to Bibi Speech

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA) on Tuesday reacted to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s historic address to Congress by warning that time is of the essence, writing that it is now “crunch time” for the U.S. and Israel in the face of a growing terrorist threat.

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Netanyahu Speech Unites Congress– and Diminishes Obama

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a passionate, inspiring, thoughtful, and “game changing” speech before the American Congress which lasted for about 45 minutes, during which time he was applauded 43 times, often for 15 seconds at a time. His words elicited many standing ovations.

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Netanyahu Speech Stirs Anti-Israel Hate on Twitter

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to Congress about the dangers Israel will face if Iran is allowed to build nuclear weapons this morning. The majority of tweets on social media were positive, but many took the opportunity to call Netanyahu a “terrorist” and condemn the existence of Israel.

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Media Live-Snarks Netanyahu’s Plea for Israel’s Survival

Like 9th grade Leftists sitting in the back of the classroom, many members of the American live-snarked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plea for his country’s survival with snide, belittling comments: Washington Post editor Chris Cillizza: — Darth! RT @darth pic.twitter.com/tPMHG6FnUS

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An Uncertain Welcome for Netanyahu at Congressional Stage

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address a joint session of Congress today, cautioning lawmakers against a proposed nuclear deal with Iran. The proximity of the Israeli election and the topic of Netanyahu’s address have drawn criticism from Susan Rice, Nancy Pelosi, and John Kerry. Their objections have not deterred Netanyahu from presenting his case to Congress and the American people.

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Royce Pens Bipartisan Letter to Obama Against Iran Deal

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA) and Ranking Member of the Committee Rep. Elliot Engel (D-NY) distributed an undated, bipartisan letter they intend to send to President Barack Obama as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s addresses a joint session of Congress. The letter underscores the widely-held belief that Iran cannot be trusted, particularly when taking into accounting the secretive nature of its past weapons program.

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UPDATES: Netanyahu Address to Congress

Israeli Prime Minister addresses Congress on Tuesday, March 3. His topic, as per Speaker of the House John Boehner, is to explain “the grave threats radical Islam and Iran pose to our security and way of life.”

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Susan Rice: We Have Israel’s Back, Come Hell or High Water

Monday at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), National Security Advisor Susan Rice discussed the fight against anti-semitism and the United State’s unwavering commitment to be an ally in that fight. Rice said, “The United States will never, ever