Former Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Oren said President Trump's approach changes 'every hour,' placing Israel in a difficult position, but insisted Israel will prevail and stand firm on core issues. Oren called for expressing gratitude to Trump while making clear that some matters are non-negotiable. The remarks were reported by Channel 14 commentator Ido Tauber.
Michael Oren, who served as Israel's ambassador to Washington from 2009 to 2013, offered a blunt assessment of the Trump administration's approach in comments published Thursday by Channel 14 commentator Ido Tauber.
Oren described Trump's decision-making as volatile, shifting 'sometimes every hour,' which he said places Israel in a difficult diplomatic position. Nevertheless, he expressed confidence that Israel would prevail and hold its ground on core principles. He advised that Israel should thank Trump for his past support while making clear there are red lines it will not cross.
The remarks arrive amid an unusually public Israeli debate over the reliability of US backing under Trump. The Zioneer has previously reported on conflicting signals from the administration: senior US officials telling reporters that Trump is 'losing patience' with Iran and may authorize 'violent assaults on infrastructure,' while Trump himself has publicly described talks with Iran as 'going great' and suggested diplomacy remains viable. Oren's comments reflect a concern shared by some Israeli policymakers that Trump's rapid shifts complicate long-term strategic planning.
Oren did not specify which core demands he considers non-negotiable. The former ambassador has been a vocal figure in Israeli foreign-policy discourse, often straddling the line between establishment and conservative commentary.
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