Daniel Shapiro

Shira Efron, a distinguished chair for Israel Policy at RAND, Khaled Elgindy, a Georgetown University scholar and former Palestinian negotiator, and Daniel Shapiro, former U.S. ambassador to Israel, engage in a riveting discussion about the cease-fire in Gaza. They explore the nuances of Trump’s influence on the cease-fire and the complexities surrounding Hamas' disarmament. The guests analyze regional pressures, the future of Israeli-Palestinian relations, and the ramifications of widespread destruction, emphasizing the urgent need for diplomacy in addressing ongoing traumas.

Daniel Shapiro, the former U.S. Ambassador to Israel and a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council, shares insights on the tragic murders of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim. He underscores the heartbreaking contrast of their killing at a unifying event amid rising antisemitism in the U.S. Shapiro discusses the disturbing uptick in anti-Semitic incidents, the complex dynamics between valid critiques of Israel and hate, and the urgent need for community resilience and international support in the fight against violence.

Daniel Shapiro, experienced U.S. diplomat and former ambassador to Israel, breaks down where the Iran conflict stands. He discusses whether the campaign scored early wins, why objectives grew, and who in Tehran holds real sway. He also weighs if U.S. goals can be met without ground forces and what a realistic end state might look like.