Benjamin Netanyahu: The Man in the Eye of the Storm - with Dr. Michael Oren

Benjamin Netanyahu: The Man in the Eye of the Storm - with Dr. Michael Oren

Author: Boundless Israel, Inc. January 30, 2025 Duration: 23:58

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is navigating an extraordinary set of challenges, from political and public backlash after October 7 to ongoing legal battles and personal health concerns. Today, we delve into the immense pressures facing Israel’s longest-serving leader, the criticisms and demands from every direction, and how history will remember him.

Joining us is Dr. Michael Oren, former Israeli ambassador to the United States, historian, and prominent commentator on Israeli affairs. Together, we explore Netanyahu’s leadership, the moral and strategic dilemmas he faces, and how history might remember him.

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Mentioned in the Show:

Six Days of War: June 1967 and the Making of the Modern Middle East by Michael B. Oren

Ally: My Journey Across the American-Israeli Divide by Michael B. Oren


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