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Just a day before Romney’s visit, Obama is to sign an act expanding US military cooperation with Israel

By signing the U.S.-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act, Obama is trying to upstage Romney for the presidency, as he arrives for an official visit to Israel.

By Barak Ravid

The White House may be trying to steal the thunder from Republican candidate Mitt Romney on the eve of his visit to Jerusalem. A day before Romney is due to land in Israel, U.S. President Barack Obama will sign the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act, which is meant to approve and expand military cooperation between the two countries.

U.S. President Barack Obama

U.S. President Barack Obama. – Photo by AP

The act, which Congress passed a week ago, will be signed by the U.S. Continue Reading »