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THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN
Posts
Israel, It’s Time to Consider a Cease-fire
It’s time for Israel to consider a cease-fire.
Israel: From the Six-Day War to the Six-Front War
Threats to Israel are multipronged, including Iran and its proxies but also narratives from Western progressives and social media, Palestinians in the occupied territories and…
To Win the War, Defeat Hamas and Stop Settlements
Both Israelis and Palestinians must behave in ways that we can support. No more blank checks.
Why a Gaza Invasion and ‘Once and for All’ Thinking Are Wrong for Israel
The Netanyahu government and President Biden have smarter options.
Why Israel Is Acting This Way
If you think Israel is now crazy, it is because Hamas punched it in the face. So now Israel believes it must restore deterrence by…
Israel Has Never Needed to Be Smarter Than in This Moment
It would be a mistake to give Hamas what it wants: an overreaction like an invasion of Gaza.
Israel’s Worst Day at War
The shock waves of the Hamas attack on Israel will reach Iran, Saudi Arabia and Ukraine.
How Four Leaders Are Turning the World Upside Down
That was not the plan.
Biden to Netanyahu: You’ve Got Homework to Do
With age comes wisdom.
Three Questions Biden Should Ask Netanyahu at Wednesday’s Meeting
This is the shortest column I’ve ever written for a reason.