The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/dan-shapiro/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Dan Shapiro | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/dan-shapiro/ 32 32 Israel looks to wean itself off US aid, but breaking free could cost both sides https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-looks-to-wean-itself-off-us-aid-but-breaking-free-could-cost-both-sides/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:22:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3743329 As PM urges 'maximal independence' after years of getting billions from Washington, past officials say IDF can benefit from more freedom, but shift could also destabilize region

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]]> Biden officials vent frustrations in dealing with Netanyahu, decry missed chance of Saudi deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-biden-aide-israel-missed-opportunity-for-saudi-deal-hopefully-it-wont-do-so-again/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:10:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3536527 In interviews with Israeli TV, 9 senior officials from previous US administration speak with unprecedented candor; ex-envoy Shapiro: Saudi deal would have required Israeli election or coalition shuffle

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]]> Far right warns against emerging Lebanon ceasefire as Hezbollah barrages continue https://www.timesofisrael.com/far-right-warns-against-emerging-lebanon-ceasefire-as-hezbollah-barrages-continue/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 14:26:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3426545 Man lightly injured by rocket in Nahariya; IDF strikes across Lebanon hit 25 sites belonging to Hezbollah’s executive council

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]]> Israel said to agree in principle to Lebanon ceasefire offer, though some issues remain https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-meeting-on-lebanon-ceasefire-as-israel-said-poised-to-greenlight-deal/ Sun, 24 Nov 2024 21:04:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3426319 Netanyahu holds consultation reportedly focused on how to sell agreement to public; US envoy said to have warned if no truce now, sides would have to wait for Trump

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]]> On last day of testimony, Milchan reverses himself, says PM did assist with US visa https://www.timesofisrael.com/on-last-day-of-testimony-milchan-reverses-himself-says-pm-did-assist-with-us-visa/ Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:09:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3047363 Questioned for second time by prosecution, key witness in premier's corruption trial goes back on several claims he made in Netanyahu's favor during cross-examination

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]]> Ex-US ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro tapped as Biden’s first Abraham Accords envoy https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-us-envoy-to-israel-dan-shapiro-tapped-as-bidens-first-abraham-accords-envoy/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:43:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3041275&preview=true&preview_id=3041275 Ex-ambassador will hold title of senior adviser for regional integration, tasked with boosting Negev Forum; Saudi normalization file will remain largely with the White House

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]]> As Israel-Arab ties chill, one regional cooperation confab avoids chopping block https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-israel-arab-ties-chill-uae-regional-cooperation-forum-avoids-chopping-block/ Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:44:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2978428 Experts, private sector executives from Israel, West Bank and nearly a dozen Muslim countries meet in Abu Dhabi to discuss joint ventures in field of food and water security

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]]> Biden taps former ambassador Dan Shapiro as US point man to Israel on Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-taps-former-ambassador-dan-shapiro-as-us-point-man-to-israel-on-iran/ Mon, 30 Aug 2021 18:17:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2608970&preview=true&preview_id=2608970 Shapiro will report to US Special Envoy for Iran Rob Malley, who is looking to include diverse spectrum of opinions on matter; he'll split time between Washington and Jerusalem

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]]> Biden administration laying groundwork for push to expand Abraham Accords https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-administration-laying-groundwork-for-push-to-expand-abraham-accords/ Wed, 09 Jun 2021 23:11:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2561794 Rare carryover policy from previous White House faces hurdles as recent Gaza fighting strengthened conviction of opponents

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]]> Biden said considering ex-Israel ambassador Dan Shapiro for a Mideast envoy role https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-said-considering-ex-israel-ambassador-dan-shapiro-for-a-mideast-envoy-role/ Sat, 05 Jun 2021 09:17:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2558758 Potential position said likely to involve diplomatic relations resulting from Israel's normalization agreements with the UAE, Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco

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]]> Israeli ex-security officials back Biden nominee who’s on ice over Israel record https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-ex-security-officials-back-biden-nominee-whos-on-ice-over-israel-record/ Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:56:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2508809 3 generals who worked with Colin Kahl say he was instrumental in securing funding for Iron Dome and dedicated to preserving Israel’s qualitative military edge

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]]> Former US envoy to Israel says timing of Biden phone call ‘utterly irrelevant’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/timing-of-phone-call-utterly-irrelevant-says-former-us-envoy-amid-snub-rumors/ Fri, 12 Feb 2021 02:27:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2486839 Amid snub rumors, Obama's envoy Dan Shapiro says it's nothing personal against Netanyahu -- Biden is just focused on domestic issues, Russia and China; expects conversation soon

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]]> Four years after leaving post, will Dan Shapiro return as old-new US ambassador? https://www.timesofisrael.com/four-years-after-leaving-post-will-dan-shapiro-return-as-old-new-us-ambassador/ Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:21:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2472188 Ex-envoy's name mentioned as possible candidate, along with energy guru Amos Hochstein and former Rep. Robert Wexler, as David Friedman prepares for post-ambassadorial life

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]]> Who are Biden’s potential senior appointees, and what are their views on Israel? https://www.timesofisrael.com/who-are-bidens-potential-senior-appointees-and-what-are-their-views-on-israel/ Fri, 13 Nov 2020 07:33:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2428927 Some picks may hinge on whether Democrats win Senate; choices for secretary of state boast pro-Israel bonafides but rankled some by supporting Iran deal

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]]> GOP chief in Israel refuses to accept Biden’s win: ‘Waiting for legal process’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/gop-chief-in-israel-refuses-to-accept-bidens-win-waiting-for-legal-process/ Sun, 08 Nov 2020 13:33:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2425521 Marc Zell repeats Trump's claims of election fraud, asserts Netanyahu congratulated US president-elect ‘just in case’; former ambassador Shapiro says 'no chance' incumbent can win

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