Israel
Since taking office, President Obama has raised U.S. security assistance to Israel to unprecedented levels. He’s stood with Israel on the international stage, both with allies and alone when necessary. And he’s worked to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The President has a deep understanding of the grave threats Israel faces and has been steadfast in supporting Israel’s right to defend itself. Over the past three years, President Obama’s opponents have consistently spread misleading charges that the President has not been a strong ally to Israel and we want to arm you with the tools you need to help set the record straight.
Romney ignores that President Obama readily provided aid to Israel in times of needRead More
Republicans are misleading Americans with the false claim that the President has abandoned Israel in times of need.
In truth, the President has been a steadfast and ready ally to Israel, viewing the U.S.-Israel relationship as “the most important and strongest we have anywhere in the world.”
Fact check: President Obama deeply respects the Jewish people’s historical ties to IsraelRead More
Republicans have been trying to mislead Americans into thinking that the President does not understand the Jewish people's historic ties to Israel.
Quite to the contrary, President Obama has long understood and respected the strength of the bond between Jewish people and Israel.
Romney falsely claims that the President suggested Israel negotiate with a terrorist organizationRead More
Mitt Romney wants Americans to believe the false claim that the President suggested Israel negotiate with terrorist organizations like Hamas.
The fact is, however, that President Obama has never suggested that Israel negotiate with Hamas because he considers the group a terrorist group and an unrealistic negotiating partner.
Romney is wrong again—the President says all options are on the table to halt Iran’s nuclear programRead More
Mitt Romney falsely claims that Iran would get a nuclear weapon if President Obama is re-elected because the President took a military response option off the table.
The truth is that President Obama has made it clear that he will consider using every element of U.S. power to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
GOP falsely claims that the President is disrespectful of U.S. ally Israel Prime Minister NetanyahuRead More
Republicans are falsely claiming that President Obama has been disrespectful to his ally Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Both American and Israeli officials consistently point out, however, that President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu have forged a strong relationship with working together.
Fact check: At Israel’s request, the Obama administration agreed to postpone joint defense exerciseRead More
After Israel and the U.S. agreed to postpone a joint missile-defense exercise, Newt Gingrich falsely accused President Obama of cancelling the exercise in an act of weakness.
The fact is that the U.S. only postponed the exercise at Israel’s request, and the two countries plan to hold the joint exercise this fall.
Romney’s attack on President Obama omits his strong defense of Israel’s interests at the U.N.Read More
Mitt Romney is misleading Americans by falsely claiming that President Obama has undermined Israel's position amongst other countries.
In reality, President Obama is a vigilant advocate of Israel’s best interests on the world stage.
Fact check for Romney: President Obama placed the toughest sanctions ever imposed on IranRead More
Mitt Romney is falsely claiming that President Obama has not imposed crippling sanctions on Iran.
But the fact is that the President has put in place the toughest sanctions ever imposed on Iran.
Fact check: President Obama has consistently condemned Hamas for launching rocket attacks on IsraelRead More
Mitt Romney is falsely claiming that President Obama has "said nothing" to rebuke Hamas for launching rocket attacks on Israel.
The President has long rebuked Hamas for its violent attacks on the Israeli people. Romney is just choosing not to listen.
Romney says President Obama wants “indefensible” borders for IsraelRead More
Mitt Romney falsely claims that President Obama wants Israel to accept "indefensible" border lines.
But Romney is just plain wrong. The President supports border lines that Israel’s ensure Israel’s security and its existence as a Jewish state.