Donald Trump ran for president pledging to throw off political correctness and tell bold truths. On Wednesday Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the White House. Thursday will bring Senate confirmation hearings for David Friedman, Mr. Trump’s nominee for ambassador to the Jewish state. Both events offer an opportunity for the fearless truth-telling that Mr. Trump promised. The U.S. has long favored Israel, even during the relative chill of the Obama...

Source: Wall Street Journal February 14, 2017 23:48 UTC