Issues of race have popped up more than once in the relationship between Obama and American Jews and Israel.
Obama's National Security Adviser Susan Rice and Netanyahu's National Security Adviser Yossi Cohen have maintained good relations.
Rice's address to pro-Israel lobby comes amid tensions between Netanyahu and Obama Administration over Iran deal, PM's speech to Congress.
The ambassador's failure in Benghazi and Rwanda precludes her from becoming US Secretary of State.
What Obama’s reelection means – and doesn’t mean – for the Middle East.
Outgoing UN Ambassador Gabriella Shalev laments anti-Israel bloc at General Assembly, but speaks of a growing kinship even with countries that have no diplomatic relations with Jewish state.
In Ramallah, the US National Security Advisor makes clear to the Palestinian President the principles that must guide the Palestinian gov't to achieve peace.
The US Ambassador to the UN says: "Direct Negotiations only way to establish a real Palestinian state."
US-drafted resolution calls on UNSC to authorize immediate deployment of advance team to monitor Syrian compliance with ceasefire that has been "relatively respected," Annan says; larger mission to be sent later.
US-drafted resolution calls on UNSC to authorize deployment of inspectors to monitor Syrian compliance with ceasefire.