White House strikes a low blow with Netanyahu insult


These days, it’s no secret that U.S-Israeli relations are on thin ice. Yet, as strained as the situation might be,​ ​tension doesn’t make ​name-calling​ ​appropriate. Several government officials don’t seem to understand that. Published last Tuesday, a column by The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg revealed that the White House is privately making negative remarks about Israeli […]

“Chickensh-t-Gate” highlights need for more U.S. leadership


The thing about Bibi is, he’s a chickensh-t.” These were the words The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg attributed to an anonymous senior Obama administration official, made in reference to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, often called Bibi. This inflammatory statement triggered strong reactions from both U.S. and Israeli officials, with many dubbing the incident “Chickensh-t-Gate.” “The […]