Michael Oren, the former Israeli ambassador to the U.S. and the author of a controversial new book about his tenure in Washington, said Tuesday that he timed its release expressly to raise alarm bells about President Barack Obamas nuclear talks with Iran. This book comes out now for a reason, Oren said on MSNBCs Morning Joe, speaking about his book ...

JERUSALEM As representatives of Western powers and Iran gather in the pretty lakeside city of Geneva, it is difficult to imagine a more tense juncture in the annals of Israeli diplomacy than this. Israeli nerves are fraying as the nuclear program of its greatest nemesis is discussed in talks to which it is not a party. "Youve got to keep in mind ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered his ministers and spokesmen to refrain from public discussion of the historic phone call between the Iranian and US presidents. Following Netanyahus Saturday instructions, Israeli Minister of Intelligence And International Affairs Yuval Steinitz and Communications Minister Gilad Erdan, as well ...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Michael Oren, Israel's ambassador to the U.S., is stepping down after more than four years on the job, Israel's Embassy in Washington announced Friday. Oren, 58, said he'll finish his term this fall. He said he'd continuing serving the people of Israel but didn't specify in what capacity. "Israel and the United States have always ...