Michael Oren

During my many years in public life, I always said that the rarest characteristic of leaders—and the one I admired most—is clarity. Human affairs are encrusted with fog, and nowhere is it thicker than around Israel. To see Israel as it really is—and its relations with America…

Read the explainer below from ⁦@DrMichaelOren on the Druze⁩. Then listen to this from ⁦@havivrettiggur⁩: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask… Expand your understanding of the most complicated region on the globe. ynetnews.com/opinions-analy…

Farewell to the “Two-State Solution” Delusion. My latest in the Wall Street Journal. Read here: wsj.com/opinion/farewe…

The hardest part of any ceasefire isn’t stopping the fighting—it’s defining what happens next.

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“The belief that Jews are inherently satanic is hardwired into Western civilization.” @DrMichaelOren on how medieval antisemitic tropes still echo in today’s media coverage of Israel.

Is Netanyahu stalling until the summer recess to cut a Gaza deal, sideline his right flank, and chase peace with the Saudis? @DrMichaelOren joins the Boundless Insights podcast to discuss. 🎧Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/1H0LJy…

@DrMichaelOren reflects on what the world gets wrong about Israel, and what makes its people truly remarkable.

The war in Gaza grinds on. There are still 50 hostages in captivity. And despite promises of progress, nothing has materialized. @DrMichaelOren is back on the Boundless Insights podcast to share what he's hearing behind the scenes — or, as he calls it, the scuttlebutt. Will…

I wonder if those same Americans who were given this poll now were reminded of what happened on October 7th—that 1,200 Israelis, that the equivalent of about 44,000 Americans would be killed in a matter of hours. And not just killed, but raped and beheaded and burnt. And 252…

As long as Iran has missiles, a warhead program, and terror cells abroad, the threat hasn’t passed—it’s just waiting.

With new leadership in Damascus, Trump wants a deal between the two countries. That will be a tall order, writes @DrMichaelOren. thefp.com/p/is-peace-bet…

As someone who has long worked with and deeply values our Christian friends, I stand with Anbassador Huckabee in demanding an end to the Interior Ministry’s refusal to grant them visas. I am often asked to write visa recommendations for Christians who want to contribute their…

Is peace between Israel and Syria still possible? @DrMichaelOren joins the Boundless Insights podcast to discuss the fighting in Syria, Israel’s efforts to protect the Druze, and what the future might hold. Link to episode below.

🎙️18 Questions: Michael Oren Ambassador @DrMichaelOren speaks with Sruli Fruchter as the 40th guest in the 18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers series. From Gaza to global antisemitism, don’t miss this powerful final episode. Listen here: 18forty.org/podcast/michae…

Irrespective of whether the new regime in Syria can make peace with us or survive longterm, it will remain home to a large community of Druze to which Israel must continue to protect. The Jewish State cherishes its relationship with our Druze community and the very least we can…

'Put yourself in Netanyahu's shoes, what would you do?' 'I wouldn't starve children.' @lewis_goodall warns @DrMichaelOren that 'you can't find peace down the barrel of a gun' during debate on Gaza.

Is peace between Israel and Syria possible? For decades, such a prospect seemed unthinkable. But with a new government in Damascus and shifting regional dynamics, the chance for an accord—however limited—demands serious consideration. I explore the historic, strategic, and…

מה שעומד פה ממש על לשון המאזניים זה עתיד המזרח התיכון. האם יפרוץ פה שלום – בינינו לבין הסעודים, הלבנונים, הסורים. לך תדע, יום אחד אולי גם האיראנים. מדובר בתמורה הכי יסודית. משהו פנטסטי.

There will be pressure for a ceasefire, but also incentives: the B-2 bomber sale and U.S. backing if Iran breaks the deal.

Since October 7th, Israel has fought for survival on multiple fronts—including in the media. Antisemitic hate keeps spreading. Join Israel Advocacy Group’s fight to stand up for Israel and the Jewish people. causematch.com/iag25