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Unit 8200 and Israel’s social gap

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October 7th and
Israel’s Gaza Policy

Three years on, a transformed Israel

Oct272026

October 7 and the Cost of Defending Israel

By Michael Oren October 27, 2026

On School of War, Michael Oren discusses October 7, Israel’s domestic divide, and why no…

Oct272026

For Americans Shocking News About Israel s Elections

Trump’s Endorsement of Netanyahu: Worth One Seat?

By Michael Oren October 27, 2026

Michael Oren tells POLITICO that Trump’s endorsement may add one seat for Netanyahu and would…

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Michael Oren on the 34 parties in Israel’s election and the coalition math

Why Israel’s Election Won’t Change Its Wars

By Michael Oren October 27, 2026

On CBS News, Michael Oren explains why Israel’s election won’t change its wars, how 34…

Oct272026

Michael Oren on whether Israel’s election will change how the world sees it

Israel Votes: Coalition Math, Democracy and the World’s View

By Michael Oren October 27, 2026

Michael Oren on the 34-party ballot, the coalition math, Israel’s unbroken democracy, and whether the…

A detailed account mostly political of the lead up to the six day war (beginning in 1948 ) and continuing for about five years after the war. It has a very academic flavor the author seems to like LBJ (?) and dislike Dayan. He does present some Arab sources and a few from the soviets
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n an extremely well written book Michael Oren has provided an in depth and remarkably honest analysis of ongoing tensions between the Obama administration and Israel.

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October 7 and the Cost of Defending Israel
On School of War, Michael Oren discusses October 7, Israel’s domestic divide, and why no government will bring troops home from Gaza, Lebanon or Syria.
October 27, 2026
Trump’s Endorsement of Netanyahu: Worth One Seat?
Michael Oren tells POLITICO that Trump’s endorsement may add one seat for Netanyahu and would have mattered more months ago, before the Iran war ended.
October 27, 2026
Why Israel’s Election Won’t Change Its Wars
On CBS News, Michael Oren explains why Israel’s election won’t change its wars, how 34 parties chase 61 seats, and why Trump’s endorsement matters little.
October 27, 2026

October 7 and the Cost of Defending Israel

Trump’s Endorsement of Netanyahu: Worth One Seat?

Why Israel’s Election Won’t Change Its Wars

Israel Votes: Coalition Math, Democracy and the World’s View

34 Parties and the Coalition Math

Always a Democracy, Never at Peace

Will the Election Change Israel’s Image?