Palestinian Authority

Foreign Policy

Kerry speech on Middle East peace set for Wednesday

December 27, 2016 8:58 pm

President-elect Trump’s team has said that he will retaliate against the United Nations, and perhaps the Palestinian Authority, in response to the Security Council vote. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Beltway Confidential

Eight possible Trump responses to the UN Israel vote

Michael Rubin -

December 24, 2016 7:13 am

Obama’s Disgraceful and Harmful Legacy on Israel

Elliott Abrams -

December 23, 2016 9:05 pm

AP: Israel Went to Trump to Help Thwart U.N. Settlement Resolution

Jenna Lifhits -

December 23, 2016 6:55 pm

John Kerry had intended to give a speech on the future of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks after the vote, but scrapped that plan when the Egyptians withdrew. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

National Security

State Department wanted to see how UN ‘debate would unfold’

Joel Gehrke -

December 22, 2016 8:34 pm

Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer supports President-elect Trump's pledge to move the embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

National Security

Israeli ambassador backs Trump plan for Jerusalem embassy

Anna Giaritelli -

December 21, 2016 2:55 am

$President Barack Obama listens to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, foreground, as he speaks while meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. The president and prime minister sought to mend their fractured relationship during their meeting, the first time they have talked face to face in more than a year. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)$