The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/michael-oren/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Michael Oren | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/michael-oren/ 32 32 They won’t specify it in their war aims, but both Israel and US want Iran regime change https://www.timesofisrael.com/they-wont-specify-it-in-their-war-aims-but-both-israel-and-us-want-iran-regime-change/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:58:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3769456 Netanyahu has been more consistent in defining goals of campaign than the White House, but Israel might once again dazzle on the battlefield while disappointing strategically

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]]> 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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]]> Israel is speeding toward global pariah status, with Trump as its only shield https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-is-speeding-towards-global-pariah-status-with-trump-as-its-only-shield/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:38:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3650239 In the face of genocide accusations, Palestinian recognition, ICC warrants, cultural boycotts and possible sanctions, Netanyahu has pushed Israel to a 'tipping point' of isolation

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]]> Israelis shaken by deadly DC museum shooting: ‘I’m afraid to go abroad’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-shaken-by-deadly-dc-museum-shooting-im-afraid-to-go-abroad/ Thu, 22 May 2025 23:24:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3555608 German antisemitism czar says there's reason to fear copycats 'on our own streets'; ex-Israeli ambassador to US Michael Oren blames incitement on social media and college campuses

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]]> Not above the fray: How the US-Israel alliance is now part of American partisan politics https://www.timesofisrael.com/not-above-the-fray-how-the-us-israel-alliance-is-now-part-of-american-partisan-politics/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:18:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3381498 Three experts speaking at the Israeli American Council National Summit weigh in on the once-sacrosanct bipartisan support for the Jewish state in DC and what has shifted

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]]> Daily Briefing Jan. 1: Day 87 – New Year’s Eve rockets; outrage as minister insults pilots https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-jan-1-day-87-new-years-eve-rockets-outrage-as-minister-insults-pilots/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 12:08:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3190663 Political correspondent Tal Schneider discusses cabinet spat and Hezbollah tunnels as blogs editor Miriam Herschlag looks at top op-eds of 2023

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]]> As government walks Ukraine tightrope, opposition waits for a slip-up https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-government-walks-ukraine-tightrope-opposition-waits-for-a-slip-up/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:25:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2710879 Lawmakers on both sides of aisle have nothing to gain politically by wading into war in Europe, experts say -- at least until US criticism gets louder

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]]> As process stalls, candidates to lead Jewish Agency warn of urgent world challenges https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-process-stalls-candidates-to-lead-jewish-agency-warn-of-urgent-world-challenges/ Fri, 07 Jan 2022 07:42:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2633910 The Times of Israel speaks to figures seeking to head the venerable body as drawn-out nomination reveals political rifts; coalition nominees refuse interviews

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]]> Lapid nominates former Yesh Atid MK Ruth Calderon to head Jewish Agency https://www.timesofisrael.com/lapid-nominates-former-yesh-atid-mk-ruth-calderon-to-head-jewish-agency/ Wed, 29 Dec 2021 19:16:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2674494&preview=true&preview_id=2674494 Jewish educator joins race after minister from FM's party bowed out amid uproar over insinuation that he ignored anonymous sexual harassment complaints while in IDF

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]]> As Jewish Agency seeks its next chief, Diaspora Minister Nachman Shai not in running https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-jewish-agency-seeks-its-next-chief-diaspora-minister-nachman-shai-not-in-running/ Sun, 26 Dec 2021 11:25:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2672415 Committee invites candidates for interviews, among them deputy Jerusalem mayor and ex-ambassadors, but not the Labor member, whose portfolio might be needed to shore up coalition

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]]> Jewish Agency postpones vote for chairman after Stern scandal https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-agency-postpones-vote-for-chairman-after-stern-scandal/ Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:29:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2634234 Board of semi-governmental body gives another month for new applicants, after coalition pick drops out over controversial comments

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]]> Tzipi Livni could join race to head Jewish Agency, potentially backed by Lapid https://www.timesofisrael.com/tzipi-livni-could-join-race-to-head-jewish-agency-potentially-backed-by-lapid/ Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:58:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2631223&preview=true&preview_id=2631223 If ex-foreign minister throws hat into the ring, she's expected to get support of Michaeli and other ministers; nominating panel considering selecting woman for 1st time

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]]> With Elazar Stern out of running, Jewish Agency eyes first-ever female chair https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-elazar-stern-out-of-running-jewish-agency-eyes-first-ever-female-chair/ Wed, 13 Oct 2021 06:32:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2630950&preview=true&preview_id=2630950 Several members of the agency's nominating committee are now considering electing a woman to head the organization for the first time in its history

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]]> Ex-ambassador calls for rethink on US military aid amid Iron Dome controversy https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-ambassador-urges-rethink-on-us-military-aid-amid-iron-dome-controversy/ Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:23:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2620095 After funding for Israel's missile defense cut from US spending bill, Michael Oren says politicization of issue could become a 'strategic vulnerability' for Jerusalem

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]]> Michael Oren is an open book: Join ToI Community for Q&A with former diplomat https://www.timesofisrael.com/michael-oren-is-an-open-book-join-toi-community-for-qa-with-former-diplomat/ Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:29:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2556472 In a special Behind the Headlines for Community members, the author, historian, ex-MK and former envoy to the US talks about his true calling and the challenges facing Jews today

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