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4 years

Never has Israel needed leaders who put the country and not their political base first—as these four did. We use their story to offer guidance for what needs to be done now.

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Dennis Ross

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9 months

The suffering of Palestinians in Gaza is real. Why not call on Hamas to release all hostages and agree to have its leaders leave Gaza. They could save Palestinians from paying a further price. Real support for Palestinians should produce such a call. Isn’t it time for that?

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The world is upside down when there are those who criticize the Israelis for rescuing their kidnapped hostages. Hamas fires on them, trying to kill those being rescued and their rescuers. The IDF fires on Hamas and civilians get killed. Why is it so hard for some to blame Hamas?

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3 years

One of the troubling realities these days is the historical ignorance about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Hamas is portrayed as part of the oppressed when it oppresses Gazans, persecutes gays, and uses its tunnels to protect its rockets and its public as human shields.

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I went to Erez and saw the 2.5 mile Hamas tunnel near the crossing; Hezbollah would be envious. The amounts of cement, steel, metal, wiring, pipes, wood, boggle the mind. All this could have been used above ground to build impoverished Gaza. But Hamas cares little for its public.

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5 months

Hamas has rejected another hostage deal ceasefire proposal. Every chance it has to relieve the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza, it rejects. Why is there no focus on its blocking any humanitarian pause? Why no pressure on it to end the suffering of Gazans? Past time to do so.

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3 years

Blocking funding for Iron Dome may well harm Israelis and Palestinians alike. If Israel cannot protect its citizens from Hamas rockets, it will have to go into Gaza on the ground to prevent them from being fired. In that case, Palestinian and Israeli losses will be much higher.

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10 months

Ghazi Hamad says Hamas will do this over and over again. He lies about not wanting to kill civilians. But killing was not enough; they tortured them, including babies first. They celebrated as they tortured whole families. No one who defends Hamas has any moral authority. Period.

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Dennis Ross

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5 years

Yes, Israelis have moved to the right politically and doubt peace. They have withdrawn unilaterally twice, from Lebanon and from Gaza. What did they get? Not land for peace or security but rockets and tunnels. In Gaza, time for reconstruction in return for de-militarization.

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Dennis Ross

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4 years

One can debate the logic of killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. But to argue it was done to frustrate the incoming Biden Administration ignores reality. Such an operation takes extensive planning, having operatives on the ground, actionable intelligence. It can’t be spur of the moment

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Dennis Ross

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10 months

Forensic pathologists who are trying to identify the remains of those murdered by Hamas on October 7 confirm signs of torture. In 1 case, they describe an adult child with hands bound, embracing and being burned alive. Anyone defending Hamas has no moral authority whatsoever.

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Dennis Ross

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7 months

Because of splits in Hamas, a deal that could provide at least 35 days of a pause, maybe 60 days, and maybe even an end to the war is being blocked. At a minimum, the terrible suffering of Palestinians could be dramatically eased. But that has never been a Hamas interest.

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3 months

The equation 4 saved and over 200 killed is crazy. If Hamas did not try to kill the rescuers and the rescued with a massive fire fight, the IDF would not have used firepower to suppress those shooting. The IDF wanted to avoid fighting to avoid danger to the lives of the hostages.

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8 months

Reportedly, Qatar is proposing: free the hostages, have the Hamas Gaza leaders go into exile, and have a ceasefire. This could end the war and set the stage for a mass reconstruction program for Gaza in return for monitored demilitarization. Too bad Hamas will reject it.

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3 years

Isn’t it time for Palestinian leaders to focus on helping their people, not scoring points. Some of the 1 million vaccines Israel offered the PA expired the end of June, some the end of July. Citing to the expiration dates, the PA rejected them. Who loses? The Palestinian public.

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11 months

Hamas wants to prevent a broader peace in the region. With Iran, it planned a surprise attack, killing close 200 Israelis—most civilians. Israel will respond in an unprecedented way to what has been their 9/11. Hamas knew that, but cares little about the consequences for Gazans

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4 months

Pres Biden has been right to press for humanitarian assistance to Gaza and to insist on credible evacuation plans before the IDF goes into Rafah. But withholding arms now is a mistake; it takes all the pressure off of Yayha Sinwar and pressure on him is the key to hostage deal.

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2 months

A UN official told me that lately 80 per cent of the humanitarian assistance going into Gaza has been looted by criminal gangs or Hamas.That has to stop; there must be security for the distribution. Either Israel does it, Egypt does it or contractors do It.But someone must do it.

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Dennis Ross

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5 years

If Netanyahu acts on his annexation statement, Israel will no longer be able to separate from Palestinians. One state for two peoples will result. Expect Palestinians to start saying ok, let’s have one person one vote. Will that not resonate everywhere, including the US?

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Dennis Ross

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10 months

We should all feel great sorrow for what is happening to Palestinians in Gaza. If only Hamas cared about them and offered to release the hostages and leave Gaza. But they won’t do that. They want more to die so Israel will be pressured to stop and they will still control Gaza.

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8 months

Calls for a ceasefire are understandable but focus only on Israel. Balance them: all hostages released, complete ceasefire, Hamas leadership in Gaza leaves, massive reconstruction for disarmament. This would save Gazans now and give them a future. Hamas in Gaza =endless suffering

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Dennis Ross

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2 years

Houthis attack desalination plants/oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, with arms from Iran. Restoring the JCPOA won’t stop this, just the opposite, with more resources, Iran will give more to its militia proxies. Post JCPOA, the Administration must explain how it will counter this.

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Dennis Ross

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4 years

So the Palestinian Authority rejects 16 tons of medical supplies from the Emirates because they flew them to Israel. Thankfully, the UN which worked with the UAE to provide this aid, has now arranged for it to be delivered to hospitals in Gaza. What an embarrassment for the PA.

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Dennis Ross

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8 months

Saleh al Arouri had a 5 million dollar price tag put on him by the U.S. He was responsible for the terrorist deaths of many innocents. Why would an unnamed US official be critical of his killing? Because of the fear of escalation? That is the wrong message to send Hezbollah.

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Dennis Ross

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1 month

Hezbollah, the so-called Party of God, showed how little it values life today, firing a rocket that killed 9 boys and wounded others playing soccer. They were hit in the Druze village of Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights. No military targets, just Druze kids playing soccer.

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3 months

Extraordinary Israeli operation to free Israeli hostages in a daytime operation. People who should never have been kidnapped have been freed. Thankfully, the agony of their families has finally been eased. Will Sinwar now decide to do the deal that is on the table? Press harder

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3 months

Of course, the Israeli proposal requires the release of all the hostages. Why the international community doesn’t focus on their release is incomprehensible.

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4 years

The Netanyahu-MbS meeting is not a small move in the Middle East. One can bet that their discussion focused heavily on how to approach the Biden Administration, with an eye toward coordinating messages on Iran.

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2 years

Tying the delisting of the IRGC to Iran promising to de-escalate in the region makes us look naive. For the IRGC, which admitted this week to firing rockets into Erbil, to promise to de-escalate regionally is about as credible as Putin saying Russia would not invade Ukraine.

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2 years

Today the Houthis attacked an Aramco facility in Jedda. Armed by the Iranians, with no interest in peace. The Administration needs a strategy for post-JCPOA; Iran will provide more to its proxies after getting sanctions relief—and sees no risk in doing so. We must alter that view

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11 months

This the first time since it’s war of independence that Israel suffered a large number of fatalities in an external attack. It is a shock of the sort we suffered on 9/11. We should expect a similar response from Israel.

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Dennis Ross

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10 months

I understand wanting to see Israeli occupation end. I don’t understand defending Hamas. Killing whole families, raping and torturing before killing, seizing hostages as young as 9 months, is not defensible. Those who defend Hamas need to explain this, not deny the atrocities.

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Dennis Ross

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3 years

The Houthi drone attack on Abu Dhabi hit two sites, one at the international airport, and killed several civilians. It is a big deal. We should mobilize international condemnation of the attacks and offer intelligence/security assistance to the UAE to bolster Emirate defenses.

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Dennis Ross

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3 years

Mansour Abbas said Israel was founded as a Jewish state and will remain a Jewish state. For this, he was attacked by the Palestinian Authority. I believe in a 2 state solution to the conflict; if the PA accepts 2 states, why attack Abbas? What he said is consistent with 2 states.

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Dennis Ross

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5 years

The ceasefire deal is great for Erdogan. He pauses for 120 hours, the Kurds are forced to withdraw and he draws no distinction between the fighters and those who live there. What happens to them? Wonderful payback for carrying the brunt of the load against ISIS. Putin/Erdogan win

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Dennis Ross

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4 years

The UAE made it clear that it meant what it said about the choice for Israel: it could have normalization or annexation but not both. Normalization crosses a threshold. Palestinians won’t like it but the UAE prevented annexation and preserved 2 states as an outcome. Important.

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Dennis Ross

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2 months

Hezbollah weapons at the airport; no surprise. Hezbollah controls the airport. Hezbollah and Hamas are both ready to sacrifice their own publics. They have never asked their publics if they want to be human shields or martyrs. They just impose that on them.

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Dennis Ross

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4 years

If South Korea releases $1 billion from accounts frozen through sanctions to the Iranians for the release of their ship, we can expect more such seizures. It looks much like the way Iranians seize dual nationals to get something in return. This will strengthen the IRGC.

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Dennis Ross

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2 years

Tamara Wittes has been nominated to be the Assistant Administrator for the Middle East at AID. Rarely has there been a nominee better qualified for a position. Tamara knows the region; she know developmental issues; she knows how to make our assistance effective. Confirm her now.

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4 months

One thing is clear: the fact that the IDF has had to go back into Jabalya, Zeitoun, and soon Khan Younis is a reminder that no plan existed for what would replace Hamas. Yes, Hamas is weakened but without an alternative to it, it will fill the vacuum. And Israel needs an answer.

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Dennis Ross

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11 months

Hamas has a history of making Palestinians suffer without the slightest concern. It has done so again, having killed Israelis, whether they were babies or grandmothers. Israel will now act to ensure that Hamas will never be able to threaten Israel again.

What Israel Must Do

Disarming Hamas will be costly but essential for peace.

www.foreignaffairs.com

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Dennis Ross

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1 month

Martin Indyk, my friend and colleague of over 40 years, has passed away. He battled cancer the way he lived his life, with purpose and an unrelenting spirit. Martin lived a life of meaning; he pursued peace-making between Israel and its neighbors with passion, skill and decency.

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Dennis Ross

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3 months

Hamas does think about public relations internationally. For the second time now, it wants to look like it is saying yes to a proposal and for the second time, it is presenting a different proposal—one not tied to the proposal the UNSC resolution endorsed. That is a no—say so.

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Dennis Ross

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3 years

Iran is treating negotiations as a favor to us. It thinks manipulating the fear of its ongoing nuclear program will produce a more for less outcome, more sanctions relief than the JCPOA requires and Iran gives less. To give diplomacy a chance, we must restore its fear of us.

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Dennis Ross

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3 years

Though it is no surprise, the ICC announced it is launching a war crimes investigation on Israeli treatment of Palestinians. Even as war crimes continue to be inflicted elsewhere in the region, the ICC will focus on this issue—where it lacks jurisdiction and politicizes itself.

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Dennis Ross

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3 years

So Hamas fires 160 rockets into Israel, including 7 toward Jerusalem. Had it hit the city, it might have killed Palestinians. Once again Hamas shows it is more concerned about exploiting conflict than addressing the needs of Palestinians in Jerusalem or in Gaza.

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1 year

Iran has imprisoned for 500 days a Swedish EU official, and only now has the case been exposed. Iran believes it can grab any European citizen, pay no price, and extract payment. At the very least, the EU should announce all tourist travel to Iran will be banned given the risk.

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Dennis Ross

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2 years

The US and Israel are conducting their largest jt. exercise ever, involving air, space, ground, naval and cyber. Live fire is taking place with B-52s conducting a bombing mission.If Iran thought the US was distracted and unable to prepare a credible option, it knows better now.

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Dennis Ross

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9 months

The released hostages are reporting Hamas sexually abused women and men. Hamas broke the last part of the hostage release deal because the Israeli women to be released had been assaulted sexually. I get those who say occupation must end. I don’t get those who would defend Hamas.

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Dennis Ross

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11 months

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is terrible. Palestinians once again are paying for what Hamas has done. While Gazans seek to move to the south as the Israelis call on them to leave Gaza City, Hamas seeks to stop all such movement—meaning they are holding their public hostage.

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9 months

The letter from former Obama and Biden Administration officials supporting President Biden’s approach to the war Hamas imposed on Israel and the people of Gaza is very well done. The president’s approach is worthy of such support.

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Dennis Ross

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2 years

Iran is always willing to fight to the last of its proxies. No surprise,it pressed Islamic Jihad not to accept a ceasefire with Israel. Iran specializes in failed and failing states; it naturally favored more suffering in Gaza. Luckily, it appears IJ listened to Egypt, not Iran.

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Dennis Ross

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2 years

Iran is insisting on a commitment to end the IAEA investigations to reach agreement on resurrecting the JCPOA. Even if we/the Europeans accepted this—and we shouldn’t—don’t assume this will be the last Iranian condition. Until the Iranians see we will walk, they will seek more.

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Dennis Ross

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2 years

Iran insists that in order to return to JCPOA, the IAEA drop its investigation of the 3 undeclared sites where it discovered traces of uranium. Iran has given no credible explanations for the traces; no surprise, they want the investigation dropped. It has something to hide.

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9 months

I have a suggestion for UNSYG Guterres. If he wants to end the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza he should amend his call for a ceasefire to include Hamas leaders leaving Gaza and releasing the hostages. As is, his ceasefire saves Hamas; Hamas leaders leaving, saves the Gazans.

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Dennis Ross

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4 years

Ruhollah Zam: Iran executes journalist accused of fanning unrest - BBC News A Iranian journalist living in exile, a well-known muckraker, travels to Iraq and is kidnapped and taken to Iran where he is executed. Silence in response cannot be an option.

Ruhollah Zam: Iran executes journalist accused of fanning unrest

Ruhollah Zam, who ran a website that Iran accused of inciting violence, was detained last year.

www.bbc.com

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1 year

Israelis are demonstrating today their extraordinary commitment to defending their democracy. Tens of thousands are walking from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in the heat. Roughly 40 miles with very steep climbs involved—they see the threat today as internal not external. Amazing.

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3 years

Nizar Bahant was a critic of Abu Mazen and the PA. His killing by PA security forces has triggered serious demonstrations and deep anger against PA leaders. But for Hamas, which specializes in brutal suppression of any dissent, to join the criticism is the height of hypocrisy.

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2 years

As ever on the side of crushing public hopes and preserving failed and failing states, Hezbollah and the Hashd al Shaabi are now helping to suppress the Iranian public. They are not just Iranian proxies in Lebanon and Iraq but they act to preserve the oppressive regime in Iran.

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1 year

When do you know you are living in an Alice in Wonderland world? When Iran’s ambassador to the UN is named to chair the UN Human Rights Council social forum. Only at the UNHRC could a country that specializes in denying human rights have its representative assume that position.

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3 years

@McFaul I have always been struck by how “the realists” ignore so much of “reality.” It gets to your point that it is very much an ideology. To be fair, we all have world views. Still a little humility never hurts and as I tell my students: don’t fall in love with your own assumptions.

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5 months

Hard to believe that Iran’s leaders cares at all about Islam. They fired a rocket at Jerusalem and the Haram al Sharif. Fortunately Israel intercepted it. Of course if the Iranians had hit it they would have lied and blamed it on Israel.

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3 years

Iranians clearly are intent on building their leverage. Now they are not only enriching at Fordow, where there is to be no enrichment, but they are using advanced centrifuges, IR6s, to do it. They don’t hesitate to build pressure on us, clearly fearing little pressure on them.

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5 months

Iran has launched drones at Israel. The drone attack is likely to be followed by cruise missile strikes. Israel probably can intercept what is coming. Still, US should assist in those interceptions. No one wants a wider war, but Iran should know, it will pay a price for this.

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3 years

Putin’s game-plan: install new Ukrainian leaders; use the 630 billions on reserves to weather sanctions; squeeze natural gas supplies and count on the high energy prices to lead the Europeans to cave. NATO and the E.U. must hold firm. If not, we will face a world with no rules.

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4 years

Morocco’s normalization with Israel reminds us of how much the Middle East is changing. Many Arab leaders see the benefits of relations with Israel, and facing economic, health, water, and food security challenges, they will not let anyone veto what is in their interests.

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3 years

Iran is signaling what it will do in Vienna. Nothing is required of it, even as it continues to enrich to both 20 and 60 per cent; while the US must concede on sanctions relief, to include sanctions on human rights and terror. Iran pressures us, plays for time and has no fear.

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2 years

Protests in 80 cities, all social classes involved, showing little fear of police/Basij, and the regime’s response brutally violent. It has no other answer; it provides no release for pent up, growing frustration. Internal contradictions define Iran’s regime. Reminds me of USSR.

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3 years

The American raid to get ISIS leader Qurayshi is a reminder of the unique US capabilities. It is a reminder of the importance of keeping a military presence in the Middle East. And, for the Biden Administration, it sends a useful message at a time when some question US resolve.

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5 years

The assault on the US embassy in the Green Zone meant it was done with the acquiescence of Iraq security forces. Iran is trying to use the US retaliatory strikes against Kutaib Hezbollah targets in Iraq to shift the focus away from the Iraqi public’s anger toward it and onto us.

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3 years

Iran has a new President. He is not the decision-maker but won’t be a voice for easing tensions or domestic progress. Nor, despite his promises, will he address the needs of the Iranian public. Iran’s best exports are its militias and missiles/UAVs. He offers failure, not hope.

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3 years

The Biden Administration decision to send F-22s to the UAE now in response to continued Houthi firing of missiles is a message not just for the Emirates but also for Iran. It makes clear we will stand by our friends and Iranian threats won’t drive us from the region, the opposite

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2 years

So long as Iran has no fear of us, there is little prospect of deterring it’s actions in the region or on its nuclear program. The rocket attack by Iranian proxies today on a base near Erbil injured two American soldiers. A non or highly limited response invites more attacks.

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11 months

The brutality and insecurity of the Iranian regime is again on display. 13 months after killing Mahsa Amini for not wearing her hijab appropriately, Armita Geravand struggles for her life in a hospital as the regime lies, fears the truth and felt threatened by a 16 year old.

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4 months

Israel hit in very limited way in Iran and in Syria. Proves point will respond but limited. Iran acting now as if it deterred Israel from a larger strike. Both sides made a point and ready to go back to the shadows for the time-being. But both see how easy it is to escalate.

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The fact that the Russians are not turning over Navalny’s body suggests he did not die of natural causes. It was not enough to put him in a prisons in remote area, they had to kill him. Regrettably, Putin believed this was cost free. Let’s hope it is not.

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3 years

Two attacks against American presence today in Iraq, apparently including near the embassy. Regrettably, Iran and the Shia militias are not deterred. Establishing deterrence is not easy, but clearly there is not sufficient fear of the consequences or costs of what they are doing

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2 years

Deterrence failed in Ukraine because Putin exaggerated his own strengths, Ukrainian weakness, and believed US/European responses would be more rhetorical than real. Iran, too, thinks it is stronger than it is and also doubts we will do much against its threats. Learn the lesson.

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When Russia seized Crimea in 2015, Putin preserved deniability; his forces had no identification on their uniforms. He was not certain of the western response—and was preserving his distance if need be. What a difference nearly 7 years makes. Now no fear, the threats brazen.

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Iran believes it runs no real risks as it enriches to 60 per cent and produces uranium metal—neither of which has any justifiable civilian purpose. That must change. Iran must understand it risks its entire nuclear infrastructure if it stays on its current course.

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There is a successful outcome for Israel in which Gaza can never again be a platform for attacks against it. But it takes demilitarization, guaranteed mechanizations to prevent remilitarization and reconstruction based on Hamas not in control. This is achievable.

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Assassination attempt against Iraqi PM Kadhimi. Shia militias protesting the outcome of the election, then tried to enter the Green Zone, clash with security forces and are stopped and this is their answer. Straight from the Iran playbook. Kill or intimidate those who oppose you.

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I am in Saudi Arabia and on the anniversary of Yitzhak Rabin’s death, yesterday, a Saudi I was meeting, reminded me of the date and then asked will Israel produce another Rabin? Why I asked; he said because we Arabs are hoping for an Israeli leader who is strong but also wise.

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Nasrallah’s speech shows he knows nothing about Israel. He says the “Axis” is succeeding, Israel is losing, its people lack roots and live will leave. No chance, there’s is a historic tie the land; Israelis won’t relent, while Nasrallah has turned Lebanon into a failed state.

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Biden’s speech in Israel was poignant, powerful. He told the truth about Hamas when so many seem ready to forget it. To a country that suffered a grievous shock, he offered reassurance from the world’s most powerful nation. Going to Israel now was an act of real leadership.

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Israel now has 1 brigade in Gaza, down from 5 divisions. Why? It has largely demilitarized Gaza; Hamas is no longer a military.Its fighters are not gone but are no longer in units with command control. Agree with US on a mechanism to prevent remilitarization and declare victory.

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Zelensky is not sending mixed messages. Making clear Ukraine will fight, not surrender, is fully consistent with negotiating peace. Putin will exploit any sign of weakness or readiness to give in. He must know Ukraine can impose costs on his military—that gives the talks a chance

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Alexei Navalny is dead, killed by the regime. And the regime is testing space weapons. Is it not possible for House Republicans to see the threat that Russia poses? Can they not see voting for aid to allow Ukraine to defend itself is essential for protecting America?

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On dubious legal grounds, the ICC ruled today that it has jurisdiction to launch a war crimes investigation against the Israeli government and Hamas leaders. Because the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can only be resolved politically, not legally, progress is now harder to achieve

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Iran’s two proposals in Vienna called for maximal sanctions relief and fewer limits on its nuclear program. Euros say these were not serious proposals. No surprise: Iran clearly signaled this is what was coming. Its game plan is also clear: stall and advance its nuclear program.

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Iran is threatening to deny the IAEA access if its Board Of Governors censures it for failing to provide a credible answer why uranium particles were found at 3 sites where there should be no radioactivity. Paraphrasing Iran: you catch us cheating, call us on it, how dare you.

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Israel’s proposal would effectively stop the war. The 3-stage process would produce a real cessation of hostilities. President Biden embraced it because he sees the Israelis showing real flexibility. As always, given a choice Hamas once again favors the suffering of Palestinians.

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6 years

At the Warsaw Conference, I conducted back to back discussions first with three Arab ministers and then with Israeli PM Netanyahu. Same room, same views of Iran’s aggressive, threatening posture in the Middle East, and unmistakable convergence of what should be done to counter it

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Dennis Ross

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3 years

I understand the dilemma that the President faced. He inherited a withdrawal, not a peace agreement, and there was a price of staying measured in American blood. I get that. I don’t get the lack of worse case planning on implementation. The task was not only withdrawing US forces

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8 months

Unfortunately, Hamas prefers Gazans suffering.

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Dennis Ross

@AmbDennisRoss

2 years

Saif al Adel is the new Al Qaedq leader. Where is he ? In Iran. What has he been known for—trying to acquire nuclear or biological weapons. Iran should know the consequences if he acquires and uses any—they should know they will be held responsible. Reckless to be hosting him.

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Dennis Ross

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11 months

We now know Israel is fighting the equivalent of ISIS. Sec Austin says what he has seen is worst than ISIS. I hope Israel can create some safe areas for Gazans. I know when the US bombed Raqqa and Mosul to defeat ISIS, we destroyed the cities as we sought to destroy ISIS.

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Dennis Ross

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5 months

Jake Sullivan asks good question about Israeli plans for stabilizing Gaza. If Gaza city/Shifa hospital cleared months ago, how is it is Hamas is back in the City/hospital? Fair question. Another fair one: why does media ignore Hamas/PIJ use Shifa again. PIJ leader seized in it.

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Dennis Ross

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3 years

Rafael Grossi, IAEA head, says we are close to not having “continuity of knowledge” on Iran’s nuclear program. Iran continues to show no fear, convinced it can raise the pressure on us and the rest of the 5+1, gain further concessions, and pay no price. We have lost our deterrent

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Dennis Ross

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3 months

Osama Hamdan, a Hamas official, declared in Lebanon that Hamas rejects the hostage proposal President Biden called on them to accept. Hamdan’s rejection echoed the words of the acting Iranian foreign minister. Qatar needs to play hard ball with Hamas now: no more money period.

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