Mideast peace
The latest news on Mideast peace
Will voters care about the historic events of the week for Obama?
Obama has undermined the Israelis' confidence in the United States from the start of his presidency.
As Palestinians start taking control of criminal gangs and terrorists, peace looks possible.
In his U.N. speech, Obama says restarting Israeli-Palestinian peace talks is about "God's children."
Only four percent of Israelis see Obama as a friend. That's a big problem for everyone.
A focal point of today's talks was Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Obama wants Israel's prime minister to express support for a Palestinian state.
Common threat to the region could make allies of sworn enemies.
Israel, ducking Hamas rockets and media scorn, must keep working toward only genuine peace.
They bring diplomatic firepower, but also potential ego issues.
