May 13, 2024

Live From The Table - Former Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren. Iran, Gaza, Anti-Semitism, Obama...

Comedy Cellar USA

Michael and I were friends at Columbia college and grad school. We made Aliah at the same time. I joined the navy, and he became a paratrooper. -JW

Historian, Member of Knesset, Ambassador, and Author Michael Oren joins us for an interview analyzing the current conflict.

Israel faces challenges in responding to Iran's strike while avoiding triggering a regional conflagration and alienating allies.
The concern of Iran obtaining nuclear weapons and the potential risks involved.

The changing policies of the United States towards Israel and the impact on the Israeli response.

The psychological impact of the conflict and the rise of anti-Semitism. The conversation highlights the cultural struggle surrounding the terms 'Israel' and 'Palestine', which encompass a wide range of meanings and ideologies.

The Obama administration's worldview and misrepresentation of historical events, particularly regarding the Arab-Israeli negotiations, are discussed.
The conversation explores the challenges and complexities of the settlements in Israel and the need for creative thinking to achieve peace.
Michael Oren emphasizes the importance of recognizing the rights and identities of both Israelis and Palestinians in order to move towards a resolution.