Oren Kessler
Writer, journalist, and political analyst whose work has appeared in publications like Foreign Affairs and The Wall Street Journal, and author of Palestine 1936, The Great Revolt and the Roots of the Middle East Conflict.
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May 11, 2026 • 1h 9min
The War Before the War: What Everyone Gets Wrong About Israel-Palestine
Oren Kessler, writer and author of Palestine 1936, The Great Revolt, is a journalist and political analyst. He unpacks the origins of Palestinian nationalism and challenges the idea that Jews started the conflict. He traces preexisting violence, compares partition parallels like India, and examines why compromises and disarmament have been so elusive.
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Oct 13, 2023 • 59min
#425 - The Nightmare Scenario (w/ Oren Kessler)
Israeli-American journalist and historian Oren Kessler discusses the current conflict in the Middle East and its historical roots. Topics include the impact of Hamas's murder spree, media coverage, the Arab Revolt of 1936, and the challenges of writing while angry. Plus, insights on the goals of Hamas and the need for comprehensive representation of the violence.
Mar 7, 2025 • 31min
Oren Kessler, Author of Palestine 1936
Oren Kessler, journalist and author of Palestine 1936: The Great Revolt and the Roots of the Middle East Conflict, offers a crisp historical lens on 1936’s upheaval. He traces British mandate policies, the rise of armed resistance, key figures like Izz ad-Din al-Qassam, and how those events shaped later politics. Short, vivid narratives bring that pivotal year to life.
