Tag: Diplomacy

An analysis of why both Israelis and Palestinians opposed the Peace Process in the 1990s despite its promising start.
Joe Biden's recent speech sparked confusion in Israel as he seemed to imply that Israel had agreed to a plan to end the conflict in Gaza while Hamas remained in power, causing uncertainty about the actual situation.
The video discusses the topic of Israel's dependency on financial aid from the US, with Michael Oren sharing insights on potentially reshaping the relationship between the two countries.
On Israel's 76th Independence Day, the country faces a significant dilemma of dependency on U.S. military aid, which has led to compromising its autonomy and defense industry.
Michael Oren discusses concerns about the strength of the alliance between the United States and Israel under the Biden administration.
Israel's war cabinet unanimously approved an invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza, while Hamas accepted an outline for a ceasefire deal with Israel.
Israel's war cabinet approved an invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza amidst ongoing fighting and diplomacy following Hamas's acceptance of a ceasefire deal with differing terms than Israel had proposed.
Israel Policy Forum experts discuss the strained relationship between Netanyahu and the Biden administration, focusing on Israel's frustration over the U.S. abstention at the U.N. Security Council.
The Irish Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar, recently spoke alongside President Joe Biden at a St. Patrick's Day event, using the platform to advocate for a ceasefire in Gaza and explain why Ireland strongly supports the Palestinian cause.
Journalist and former CNN commentator John Avlon has shifted his focus from punditry to politics by entering the primary in New York's 1st Congressional District to challenge a vulnerable Republican incumbent.
Israeli officials and American Jewish leaders are divided over Qatar's role in hostage diplomacy.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's denial of the Palestinian people's right to statehood reflects a double standard.
Amos Hochstein, an aide to President Joe Biden and a key foreign policy advisor, is facing his toughest challenge yet.
The threat posed by Hezbollah to northern Israeli communities has led to the evacuation of tens of thousands of people.
This text is a collection of letters and responses related to two different topics.
World leaders, including President Joe Biden, have condemned the recent attacks by Hamas on Israel and pledged their support for the country.
This article discusses the possibility of a peace treaty between Israel and Saudi Arabia, brokered by the United States.
This podcast features a conversation between Neri Zilber, Hesham Youssef, and Farah Bdour about the roles of Egypt and Jordan in the Israeli-Palestinian arena.
In this discussion, former Israeli diplomat Eran Etzion suggests that Israel's mediation efforts between Russia and Ukraine signify a shift in the country's foreign policy.
Shirin Herzog, wife of Israeli Ambassador to the United States Mike Herzog, is making her own mark as a high-powered attorney and diplomat.
This article discusses the recent actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding Ukraine.
The author, who served as Israel's ambassador to the United States, reflects on his experiences in Washington during the Obama administration.
Antony Blinken, the US Secretary of State, has demonstrated a strong stance on China's treatment of the Uyghurs and trade imbalances, but he has shown blind spots when it comes to the Middle East and Iran.
Ambassador Daniel Shapiro offers his perspective on the Biden administration's approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Bret Stephens, a new contributing editor for COMMENTARY, discusses in a podcast the importance of President Biden not undermining the Abraham Accords.