Michael Oren is an American-Israeli diplomat, essayist, historian, novelist, and politician. He is a former ambassador to the United States.
Though traumatized by war, the thousands who came to lay Sgt. First Class Yona Brief to rest united in a display of unrestrained compassion. This week marked the Hebrew anniversary of Sgt. First Class Yona Brief’s passing. The day reminds…
Read more Never before in the history of our nation have our leaders had less latitude for decision-making. Israel’s victory in the Middle East war that followed the October 7 attack in 2023 was one of the greatest in modern history. Generals…
Read more Rabin’s life remains an example of Zionist courage and vision, and his death a warning of the depths to which our internal divisions can still drive us. It is difficult to believe that thirty years have passed since that dreadful…
Read more Would the phase one situation in Gaza, like the second phase of Oslo, serve Israel’s long-term interests? The answer, given the great difficulty in disarming the terrorists, could well be yes. These past days have witnessed a cavalcade of senior…
Read more The NYC mayoral candidate’s constant condemnations of Israel are not merely dog whistles for Jew-haters but clarion calls to action. Though I have not lived in New York for many years, I have close family and friends there, and visit…
Read more Jewish history will not forget those who stood by Israel. Walking down 3rd Avenue and 85th Street during a recent visit to New York, I was approached by a young, professionally-dressed woman who recognized me from news interviews. “Thank you…
Read more In diplomacy, as in construction projects, personal relations are paramount. How did a group of real-estate moguls bring peace to the Middle East? For generations, soldiers, lawmakers, and ambassadors have attempted to end conflict in the region. During the Six-Day…
Read more https://vimeo.com/1127550310/53e0685335?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci This MSNBC interview segment from October 15, 2025, features Ana Cabrera interviewing Michael Oren, Israel’s ambassador to the United States, about the fragile Middle East peace plan and recent developments regarding Israel and Hamas. Key Discussion Points: Peace Plan…
Read more This Fox News “America Reports” segment from October 14, 2025, features an interview with Michael Oren, former Israeli Ambassador to the United States, discussing recent hostage releases and the Middle East situation. Key Topics Covered: Hostage Recovery: The interview focuses on…
Read more The video features Michael Oren, a former Israeli ambassador to the United States and historian, appearing on NewsNation’s “Elizabeth Vargas Reports” on October 23, 2025. Hosted by Elizabeth Vargas, the 11-minute interview discusses ongoing Middle East tensions, focusing on Israel’s…
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