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Eric Cortellessa

Eric Cortellessa is The Times of Israel’s Washington correspondent.

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May 16, 2018
The Perils of Giving Israel What It Wants
Trump's decision to move the embassy to Jerusalem without any Israeli concessions makes peace negotiations harder—and may make things tougher for Israel in the long run.
March 24, 2018
Will Trump Be the President Who Gives Iran the Bomb?
The appointment of John Bolton as national security adviser makes it a lot more likely.
March 5, 2018
Netanyahu’s Bid to Save Himself Once More
The Israeli prime minister's visit to the U.S. comes as he faces the greatest threat yet to his long reign.
December 6, 2017
Trump’s Artless Dealmaking Could Doom Peace for Israel and Palestine
The president declared Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, delivering on a campaign promise to his evangelical supporters.
July 17, 2017
He’s a Highly Popular GOP Governor of a Blue State. He’s Also Highly Vulnerable.
Maryland's Larry Hogan has the second-best approval ratings of any governor in America, but Democrats are in a perfect position to defeat him.

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