The Gibson Rule
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Michael Oren is an American-Israeli diplomat, essayist, historian, novelist, and politician. He is a former ambassador to the United States.
What Zelensky Can Learn from Netanyahu
When Bibi collided with Obama in 2011, Rahm Emanuel pounded my chest and barked: ‘Your…
The Inflection Point
Faced with the decision whether to support Washington’s new policy toward Ukraine, Israel must choose…
From the Archives: Israel’s Truce With Hamas Is a Victory for Iran
This article reminds us, agonizingly, how little has changed in Israel’s struggle with Hamas and…
Death for Terrorists
Following the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor and the killing of 2,400 Americans, President…
Trump Takes a Wrecking Ball to the Middle East Status Quo
A diplomatic coup de main or more Trumpian madness? A strategic move like Trump’s threatened tariffs for…
What Now Is the Goal of This War?
After the Casablanca Conference in 1943, the Allies—the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union—committed…
A Victory of Historic Proportions
Critics of Israel’s conduct of the war, both left-wing and right, have pointed out its…
Failure for the State, Victory for the Society
Outgoing President Joe Biden has described the hostage deal as a great diplomatic achievement. President-elect…
The Hostage Deal is the Price of Israel’s Failures
Israel is on the brink of striking a deal with Hamas. After more than a…