May 30, 2010

Obama's Charm Offensive Masks Israel Policy Change

By Leo Rennert
The two contrasting faces of President Obama in his relations with Israel and American Jews were on full display this week.On Thursday, Obama hosted some 250 Jewish luminaries and high-achievers at an elaborate White House reception to mark Jewish Heritage Month. The administration pulled out all the stops to make this a memorable, first-ever event.  It gave Obama another chance to pump up his charm offensive to persuade Jews who voted overwhelmingly for him to remain lined up behind him. The President spoke about the "unbreakable Israeli-U.S." alliance and pulled out his oratorical skills to dispel any concern that his administration might be going wobbly on Israel.But even as Jewish leaders basked in the glow of the White House, the president's diplomatic team was busy in New York cutting a nuclear deal at the UN with Egypt and other Arab states that stabs Israel in the back.With U.S. support and endorsement, representatives of 189 nations adopted a nuclear...(Read Full Article)