The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/david-makovsky/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:21:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png David Makovsky | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/david-makovsky/ 32 32 Why the massive Iran protests haven’t toppled its clerical establishment https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-the-massive-iran-protests-havent-toppled-its-clerical-establishment/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:24:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3733269 Protests have gone on for weeks, but unless street unrest and foreign pressure can prompt defections at the top, the regime, though weakened, will likely hold, analysts say

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]]> A PM Bennett won’t fix tensions with Dems, but ties with Biden should endure https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-pm-bennett-wont-fix-tensions-with-dems-but-ties-with-biden-should-endure/ Fri, 04 Jun 2021 23:02:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2558005 Progressives' issues with Israel extend beyond Netanyahu, and won't be alleviated by his departure alone; still, some in the party view new prospective gov't as cause for optimism

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]]> US wants to hear out allies on Iran. Netanyahu girds for fight unless it listens https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-wants-to-hear-out-allies-on-iran-netanyahu-girds-for-fight-unless-it-listens/ Mon, 25 Jan 2021 16:50:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2473453 Leaked comments indicate the prime minister is readying for battle over Biden's insistence on rejoining the nuclear pact, even as Washington says it will hear Israeli concerns

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]]> Israel is on precipice of losing option of two-state solution, say US advisers https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-is-on-precipice-of-losing-option-of-two-state-solution-say-us-advisers/ Tue, 07 Jan 2020 13:45:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2215731 Authors ambassador Dennis Ross and David Makovsky warn that Israel is nearing the point of no return with Palestinians, in a live interview with ToI editor David Horovitz

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]]> LISTEN: Germany in denial of its deep-rooted anti-Semitism, says AJC Berlin head https://www.timesofisrael.com/listen-germany-in-denial-of-its-deep-rooted-anti-semitism-says-ajc-berlin-head/ Fri, 11 Oct 2019 09:09:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2163370 Episode #6: Post-Halle shooting, Remko Leemhuis pushes for security in Jewish communities * ToI's Raphael Ahren on Israel-Gulf relations * David Makovsky talks Israeli leadership

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]]> Is Israel past the age of heroic leaders? https://www.timesofisrael.com/is-israel-past-the-age-of-heroic-leaders/ Tue, 08 Oct 2019 07:37:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2158985 In a new book, Dennis Ross and David Makovsky recall iconic moments of Israeli decision-making... and ask if Israelis still have what it takes to separate from the Palestinians

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]]> A who’s who of next week’s peace summit in Bahrain https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-whos-who-of-next-weeks-peace-summit-in-bahrain/ Wed, 19 Jun 2019 01:43:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2096810 The conference in Manama is ostensibly intended to advance peace between Israelis and Palestinians — but neither will be there

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]]> Trump strategy paper has good and less good news for Israel, but may not matter https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-strategy-saying-israel-not-source-of-regions-woes-is-no-game-changer/ Tue, 19 Dec 2017 17:01:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1753771 Administration's new document says Israel 'is not the cause' of Mideast turmoil, but it lacks the Obama-era pledge to maintain Israel's military edge

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]]> Trump recognizes Jerusalem, but experts have trouble spotting his endgame https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-recognizes-jerusalem-but-experts-have-trouble-spotting-his-endgame/ Wed, 06 Dec 2017 20:53:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1744778 The president says a new approach is needed where others failed, but without a peace plan proposal, simply shifting US policy looks strange at best

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]]> DC think tank launches site exploring where settlers fit into peace plans https://www.timesofisrael.com/dc-think-tank-launches-tool-exploring-west-bank-land-swap-scenarios/ Thu, 30 Nov 2017 03:09:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1740046 Former Mideast peace negotiator David Makovsky of the Washington Institute says satellite imagery shows a two-state solution is still possible with land swaps

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]]> Netanyahu’s legal woes hardly affect Trump’s peace push, say ex-Mideast negotiators https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahus-legal-woes-hardly-affect-trumps-peace-push-say-ex-mideast-negotiators/ Fri, 11 Aug 2017 03:28:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1673935 Two veteran US diplomats say PM's possible indictment won't undercut US attempts because no process is yet in place, though Bibi may be a bit more distracted

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]]> In Israel, Trump’s success will hinge on the news back home https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-israel-trumps-success-hinges-on-the-news-back-home/ Sun, 21 May 2017 03:23:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1622553 Former officials say president's recent Israel-related missteps won't have as much of an impact as the unfolding Russia probe

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]]> What Rex Tillerson, Trump’s pick as US secretary, could mean for the Jewish agenda https://www.timesofisrael.com/what-rex-tillerson-trumps-pick-as-us-secretary-could-mean-for-the-jewish-agenda/ Tue, 13 Dec 2016 23:53:45 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1519945 Oil companies, like Exxon of which he is CEO, have over the years clashed with the pro-Israel lobby and with Israeli interests, but some see that era as a thing of the past

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]]> Russian Mideast push could hurt US influence… if talks occur https://www.timesofisrael.com/russian-mideast-push-could-hurt-us-influence-if-talks-occur/ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 00:28:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1459483 Moscow has clamored for years to host Israeli-Palestinian summit, but even after Thursday's announcement there's still no firm date or agenda

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]]> Ties between Hamas-linked charities and BDS highlighted in Congressional testimony https://www.timesofisrael.com/congressional-testimony-highlights-ties-between-hamas-linked-charities-bds/ Wed, 20 Apr 2016 02:57:25 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1378856 Terror finance expert describes 'network' of ex-fundraisers in organizations linked to Hamas and key pro-boycott organization

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