Author: Michael Oren
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Is Israel ready for an immigration wave from the Land Down Under?
With rising antisemitism in Australia and a shrinking Jewish community, Israel faces a historic opportunity to welcome educated, motivated immigrants; But past failures beg the question whether Israel needs, or even wants, an immigration wave Is Israel ready for a large-scale aliyah? Does Israel still want it? These questions came to mind repeatedly during my…
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Trump Takes a Wrecking Ball to the Middle East Status Quo
A diplomatic coup de main or more Trumpian madness? A strategic move like Trump’s threatened tariffs for Canada and Mexico—or a sincere proposal to take over a strip in the Middle East? Depending on who you ask, President Trump’s pronouncements on the Middle East, made in the presence of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, could…
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Donald Trump is changing the rules of the Mideast game
Opinion: Trump asserts that Gaza will remain a war zone unless it is demilitarized and rebuilt; He sees Hamas’ control and refugee conditions as key obstacles and insists Iran must be punished, not persuaded, to stop backing terrorists America is in shock. President Donald Trump, known for his deal-making, opposition to endless wars, and efforts to…