Michael Oren
Michael Oren
Michael B. Orenis an American-born Israeli historian, author, politician, former ambassador to the United States, and current member of the Knesset for the Kulanu party...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionHistorian
CountryUnited States of America
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People often ask whether Obama passes the 'kishka test:' whether he likes Israel special, not in the same way he likes Taiwan or South Korea? Does he? I think the kishka test was decided when he visited Israel. I think the reaction there was emotional and genuine.
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I believe the Palestinians have never indicated a willingness to meet our minimum requirements, which are recognition of Israel's permanence and legitimacy as a Jewish state and end of claims and end of conflict.