The Excerpt Peace hangs in the balance as the second anniversary of 10-7 nears
Oct 5, 2025
Michael Oren, a former Israeli ambassador and military historian, shares insights on the aftermath of the October 7 attacks and the complexities of Israel's ongoing conflicts. He discusses the unprecedented hostage crisis, the challenges of Gaza's tunnel warfare, and the moral dilemmas of reconstruction. Oren evaluates a proposed 20-point peace plan by President Trump, advocating for regional cooperation while critiquing current narratives around casualties and antisemitism. He expresses cautious optimism about the potential for stability in the region.
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October 7th Reshaped The Conflict
- The October 7 attacks created a multi-front existential shock that reshaped Israeli strategy and regional dynamics.
- Michael Oren argues Gaza was a centerpiece but part of a seven-front conflict requiring broad military and political responses.
Plan Frames Gaza As Regional Issue
- The new 20-point plan reframes the conflict as regional, not solely Gaza-focused, and bundles reconstruction with broader stability goals.
- Oren calls the diplomacy elegant and crediting U.S. convening power for uniting unlikely regional players.
Link Rebuilding To Negotiations
- Use regional reconstruction as leverage to end hostilities and secure hostage releases before rebuilding begins.
- Tie Gaza's reconstruction to a mediated political process to ensure long-term stability, per Oren's reading of the plan.