Israel Policy Forum
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Credible and constructive policy analysis and educational resources on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Israeli politics, U.S.-Israel relations, and more.
TODAY at 2pm ET: Webinar on Saudi Crown Prince MBS' trip to Washington
Featuring Amb. Michael Ratney, Aziz Alghashian, and Rachel Brandenburg
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Featuring Amb. Michael Ratney, Aziz Alghashian, and Rachel Brandenburg
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November 19, 2025 at 3:14 PM
TODAY at 2pm ET: Webinar on Saudi Crown Prince MBS' trip to Washington
Featuring Amb. Michael Ratney, Aziz Alghashian, and Rachel Brandenburg
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Featuring Amb. Michael Ratney, Aziz Alghashian, and Rachel Brandenburg
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Wednesday, November 19, at 2pm ET: Webinar on Saudi Crown Prince MBS' trip to Washington
Featuring Amb. Michael Ratney, Aziz Alghashian, and Rachel Brandenburg
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Featuring Amb. Michael Ratney, Aziz Alghashian, and Rachel Brandenburg
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 13, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Wednesday, November 19, at 2pm ET: Webinar on Saudi Crown Prince MBS' trip to Washington
Featuring Amb. Michael Ratney, Aziz Alghashian, and Rachel Brandenburg
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Featuring Amb. Michael Ratney, Aziz Alghashian, and Rachel Brandenburg
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is set to meet with President Trump at the White House, and relations with Israel will certainly be on the agenda.
Our latest explainer offers insight into Israel's considerations in engaging with the new Syrian regime: israelpolicyforum.org/israel-and-t...
Our latest explainer offers insight into Israel's considerations in engaging with the new Syrian regime: israelpolicyforum.org/israel-and-t...
November 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is set to meet with President Trump at the White House, and relations with Israel will certainly be on the agenda.
Our latest explainer offers insight into Israel's considerations in engaging with the new Syrian regime: israelpolicyforum.org/israel-and-t...
Our latest explainer offers insight into Israel's considerations in engaging with the new Syrian regime: israelpolicyforum.org/israel-and-t...
Yitzhak Rabin took calculated risks in the pursuit of a long-term strategic vision, and understood the value of Israel’s relations with American Jews. Netanyahu, and Israel, would do well to relearn those lessons, explains Michael Koplow in this Koplow Column. israelpolicyforum.org/2025/11/06/y...
November 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Yitzhak Rabin took calculated risks in the pursuit of a long-term strategic vision, and understood the value of Israel’s relations with American Jews. Netanyahu, and Israel, would do well to relearn those lessons, explains Michael Koplow in this Koplow Column. israelpolicyforum.org/2025/11/06/y...
To expose a heinous crime by IDF soldiers, the military advocate general committed a crime of her own. This scandal-in-a-scandal is the latest proxy battle in Israel's struggle over the rule of law. Alex Lederman explains in this Inside Israeli Politics: israelpolicyforum.org/2025/11/05/t...
November 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM
To expose a heinous crime by IDF soldiers, the military advocate general committed a crime of her own. This scandal-in-a-scandal is the latest proxy battle in Israel's struggle over the rule of law. Alex Lederman explains in this Inside Israeli Politics: israelpolicyforum.org/2025/11/05/t...
On this #IsraelPolicyPod, Neri Zilber and Shanie Reichman discuss the state of play in the Gaza ceasefire, the recent scandal over the IDF military advocate general and the Sde Teiman abuse, the NYC elections, remembering Yitzhak Rabin z”l, and more. israelpolicyforum.org/2025/11/05/g...
November 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
On this #IsraelPolicyPod, Neri Zilber and Shanie Reichman discuss the state of play in the Gaza ceasefire, the recent scandal over the IDF military advocate general and the Sde Teiman abuse, the NYC elections, remembering Yitzhak Rabin z”l, and more. israelpolicyforum.org/2025/11/05/g...
Senator Lindsey Graham is right: "The only path that keeps Israel Jewish and democratic is a two-state framework, when the conditions are real." Continued, constructive U.S. leadership and regional support will be critical to lead the parties down this path.
November 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Senator Lindsey Graham is right: "The only path that keeps Israel Jewish and democratic is a two-state framework, when the conditions are real." Continued, constructive U.S. leadership and regional support will be critical to lead the parties down this path.
Thirty years later, a vision for peace, security, and democracy is more urgent than ever.
Join us and the Zionist Enterprises Dept. at the World Zionist Org. at the Streicker Cultural Center on Nov. 4 at 7pm for the largest Rabin memorial event in NYC.
RSVP: streicker.nyc/events/rabin
Join us and the Zionist Enterprises Dept. at the World Zionist Org. at the Streicker Cultural Center on Nov. 4 at 7pm for the largest Rabin memorial event in NYC.
RSVP: streicker.nyc/events/rabin
November 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Thirty years later, a vision for peace, security, and democracy is more urgent than ever.
Join us and the Zionist Enterprises Dept. at the World Zionist Org. at the Streicker Cultural Center on Nov. 4 at 7pm for the largest Rabin memorial event in NYC.
RSVP: streicker.nyc/events/rabin
Join us and the Zionist Enterprises Dept. at the World Zionist Org. at the Streicker Cultural Center on Nov. 4 at 7pm for the largest Rabin memorial event in NYC.
RSVP: streicker.nyc/events/rabin
On this #IsraelPolicyPod, @nerizilber.bsky.social and Dan Shapiro discuss the method and timing behind the Trump-brokered Gaza deal, comparisons with the Biden administration’s diplomacy, whether U.S. officials are coming to Israel to "Bibi-sit,” and more.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM
On this #IsraelPolicyPod, @nerizilber.bsky.social and Dan Shapiro discuss the method and timing behind the Trump-brokered Gaza deal, comparisons with the Biden administration’s diplomacy, whether U.S. officials are coming to Israel to "Bibi-sit,” and more.
israelpolicyforum.org/2025/10/30/a...
israelpolicyforum.org/2025/10/30/a...
Yesterday's Knesset votes on annexation highlighted the erosion of Netanyahu's coalition and a major fault line between the U.S. admin and the Israeli right. Alex Lederman unpacks the start of the Knesset's winter session in this Inside Israeli Politics. israelpolicyforum.org/2025/10/23/t...
October 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Yesterday's Knesset votes on annexation highlighted the erosion of Netanyahu's coalition and a major fault line between the U.S. admin and the Israeli right. Alex Lederman unpacks the start of the Knesset's winter session in this Inside Israeli Politics. israelpolicyforum.org/2025/10/23/t...
Half of Gaza is now in IDF hands, with Hamas largely on the other side. Israel now has an opportunity to advance a model for the day after by enabling reconstruction and a technocratic Palestinian administration, argues Michael Koplow in this Koplow Column: israelpolicyforum.org/2025/10/23/e...
October 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Half of Gaza is now in IDF hands, with Hamas largely on the other side. Israel now has an opportunity to advance a model for the day after by enabling reconstruction and a technocratic Palestinian administration, argues Michael Koplow in this Koplow Column: israelpolicyforum.org/2025/10/23/e...
On this #IsraelPolicyPod, @nerizilber.bsky.social and Amos Harel discuss how the Trump-brokered ceasefire came into being, the state of play of the deal's first phase, the heavier diplomatic and security challenge awaiting in the second phase, and more. israelpolicyforum.org/2025/10/21/t...
October 21, 2025 at 9:13 PM
On this #IsraelPolicyPod, @nerizilber.bsky.social and Amos Harel discuss how the Trump-brokered ceasefire came into being, the state of play of the deal's first phase, the heavier diplomatic and security challenge awaiting in the second phase, and more. israelpolicyforum.org/2025/10/21/t...
We are filled with joy following the return of the 20 living hostages to the arms of their families in Israel after two agonizing years in Hamas’ captivity. After relentlessly fighting to bring them home, Israelis can finally begin to exhale and embark on the process of healing as a nation.
October 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We are filled with joy following the return of the 20 living hostages to the arms of their families in Israel after two agonizing years in Hamas’ captivity. After relentlessly fighting to bring them home, Israelis can finally begin to exhale and embark on the process of healing as a nation.
Today at 4pm ET: Webinar on the hostage-ceasefire deal
Featuring Michael Koplow, Rachel Brandenburg, Nimrod Novik, and @nerizilber.bsky.social
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Featuring Michael Koplow, Rachel Brandenburg, Nimrod Novik, and @nerizilber.bsky.social
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Today at 4pm ET: Webinar on the hostage-ceasefire deal
Featuring Michael Koplow, Rachel Brandenburg, Nimrod Novik, and @nerizilber.bsky.social
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Featuring Michael Koplow, Rachel Brandenburg, Nimrod Novik, and @nerizilber.bsky.social
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We wish the Jewish community in the U.S., Israel, and around the world a chag Sukkot sameach!
!חג סוכות שמח
!חג סוכות שמח
October 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
We wish the Jewish community in the U.S., Israel, and around the world a chag Sukkot sameach!
!חג סוכות שמח
!חג סוכות שמח
Two years ago today, our world shattered. In its October 7 terror attack, Hamas carried out senseless atrocities against innocent Israelis on a scale previously unimaginable: murdering 1,200, capturing 251, and injuring thousands more.
October 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Two years ago today, our world shattered. In its October 7 terror attack, Hamas carried out senseless atrocities against innocent Israelis on a scale previously unimaginable: murdering 1,200, capturing 251, and injuring thousands more.
We wish the Jewish community in the U.S., Israel, and around the world a meaningful Yom Kippur and an easy fast.
Gmar chatima tova.
.גמר חתימה טובה
Gmar chatima tova.
.גמר חתימה טובה
October 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
We wish the Jewish community in the U.S., Israel, and around the world a meaningful Yom Kippur and an easy fast.
Gmar chatima tova.
.גמר חתימה טובה
Gmar chatima tova.
.גמר חתימה טובה
A Watershed White House Visit? | Webinar today at 3pm ET
With Rachel Brandenburg and Michael Koplow
Moderated by @nerizilber.bsky.social
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
With Rachel Brandenburg and Michael Koplow
Moderated by @nerizilber.bsky.social
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
A Watershed White House Visit? | Webinar today at 3pm ET
With Rachel Brandenburg and Michael Koplow
Moderated by @nerizilber.bsky.social
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
With Rachel Brandenburg and Michael Koplow
Moderated by @nerizilber.bsky.social
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
A Watershed White House Visit? | Webinar tomorrow (9/30) at 3pm ET
With Rachel Brandenburg and Michael Koplow
Moderated by @nerizilber.bsky.social
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
With Rachel Brandenburg and Michael Koplow
Moderated by @nerizilber.bsky.social
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 29, 2025 at 8:13 PM
A Watershed White House Visit? | Webinar tomorrow (9/30) at 3pm ET
With Rachel Brandenburg and Michael Koplow
Moderated by @nerizilber.bsky.social
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
With Rachel Brandenburg and Michael Koplow
Moderated by @nerizilber.bsky.social
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
As 5785 comes to a close, we wish Jewish communities in the U.S., Israel, and around the world a happy and sweet new year.
Shana tova umetuka!
שנה טובה ומתוקה!
Shana tova umetuka!
שנה טובה ומתוקה!
September 22, 2025 at 7:35 PM
As 5785 comes to a close, we wish Jewish communities in the U.S., Israel, and around the world a happy and sweet new year.
Shana tova umetuka!
שנה טובה ומתוקה!
Shana tova umetuka!
שנה טובה ומתוקה!
Today marks 700 days of unimaginable horror for 48 innocent Israelis who were ripped from their homes and families on October 7, 2023. It is not too late to #BringThemHomeNow.
September 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Today marks 700 days of unimaginable horror for 48 innocent Israelis who were ripped from their homes and families on October 7, 2023. It is not too late to #BringThemHomeNow.
Gaza's Humanitarian Emergency | Webinar today at 2pm ET
LTC (res.) Or Elrom, former COGAT senior officer, and Shira Efron will offer insight and analysis on dire conditions on the ground and what can be done.
Moderated by Shanie Reichman
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
LTC (res.) Or Elrom, former COGAT senior officer, and Shira Efron will offer insight and analysis on dire conditions on the ground and what can be done.
Moderated by Shanie Reichman
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
July 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Gaza's Humanitarian Emergency | Webinar today at 2pm ET
LTC (res.) Or Elrom, former COGAT senior officer, and Shira Efron will offer insight and analysis on dire conditions on the ground and what can be done.
Moderated by Shanie Reichman
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
LTC (res.) Or Elrom, former COGAT senior officer, and Shira Efron will offer insight and analysis on dire conditions on the ground and what can be done.
Moderated by Shanie Reichman
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us for a webinar on this issue tomorrow, July 29, at 2pm ET, featuring LTC (res.) Or Elrom, former COGAT senior officer, and Dr. Shira Efron, moderated by Shanie Reichman.
Register now: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register now: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
July 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Join us for a webinar on this issue tomorrow, July 29, at 2pm ET, featuring LTC (res.) Or Elrom, former COGAT senior officer, and Dr. Shira Efron, moderated by Shanie Reichman.
Register now: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register now: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Webinar with ROPES | Regional Perspectives: Israel's Wars in Iran and Gaza
Feat. Israeli, Jordanian, & Saudi Experts
Ksenia Svetlova, Farah Bdour, & Aziz Alghashian
Moderated by Rachel Brandenburg
Wednesday, July 16, at 12pm ET
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Feat. Israeli, Jordanian, & Saudi Experts
Ksenia Svetlova, Farah Bdour, & Aziz Alghashian
Moderated by Rachel Brandenburg
Wednesday, July 16, at 12pm ET
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
July 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Webinar with ROPES | Regional Perspectives: Israel's Wars in Iran and Gaza
Feat. Israeli, Jordanian, & Saudi Experts
Ksenia Svetlova, Farah Bdour, & Aziz Alghashian
Moderated by Rachel Brandenburg
Wednesday, July 16, at 12pm ET
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Feat. Israeli, Jordanian, & Saudi Experts
Ksenia Svetlova, Farah Bdour, & Aziz Alghashian
Moderated by Rachel Brandenburg
Wednesday, July 16, at 12pm ET
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Webinar: Assessing the War in Iran
Featuring Shira Efron and Dana Stroul
Moderated by Rachel Brandenburg
Today at 2pm ET
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Featuring Shira Efron and Dana Stroul
Moderated by Rachel Brandenburg
Today at 2pm ET
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
June 25, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Webinar: Assessing the War in Iran
Featuring Shira Efron and Dana Stroul
Moderated by Rachel Brandenburg
Today at 2pm ET
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Featuring Shira Efron and Dana Stroul
Moderated by Rachel Brandenburg
Today at 2pm ET
Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...