Shortly before the Syrian civil war began in March 2011, the Obama administration offered an Israeli withdrawal from the Golan Heights to the Assad regime in exchange for cutting ties with Iran and Hezbollah, the London-based Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper reported on Sunday • Full Story

During a recent radio show appearance, former New York Governor David Patterson discussed the release of R’ Shalom Mordechai. To the amazement of the hosts, Patterson exclaimed “I actually worked on this case,” explaining he had recommended former President Barack Obama commute the sentence but was denied • Listen

Former U.S. President Barack Obama defied Republican opposition and quietly released $221 million to the Palestinian Authority (PA) in the final hours of his administration, officials told The Associated Press on Monday • Full Story

The Rebbe’s birthday, is again officially a day of special note for American citizens. President Barack Obama signed a proclamation declaring April 18, 2016, corresponding to the 11th day of the Hebrew month of Nissan, as “Education and Sharing Day, USA.” • Read Proclamation

Danger: The Wall Street Journal reports that US President Barack Obama may use his remaining months in office to use United Nations Security Council resolutions to compel Israel to divide Yerushalayim • Full Story