Here's Where Biden Got It Wrong in the Middle East w/ US Ambassador David Friedman | TALX

The Middle East seemed to be moving in the right direction under President Trump. The Abraham Accords were signed and it looked like peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia was around the corner.

So what went wrong and how can the current direction be reversed? Join JNS CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman in this episode of TALX with former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman.

Friedman discusses his tenure as Washington's envoy to Jerusalem and the process of normalization that he began under President Trump.

They also discuss Hamas's Oct. 7 attacks and the ongoing war; Israel’s handling of the Gaza Strip; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington; Ambassador Friedman’s new book, “One Jewish State”; shifting from a two-state paradigm; a future Trump administration; and enduring optimism for a lasting peace.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:30 Becoming ambassador
8:30 Starting normalization
12:30 Oct. 7 and the Abraham Accords
15:00 The current war in Gaza
22:00 Netanyahu's last visit to Washington
27:00 Writing “One Jewish State”
34:00 Changing the two-state paradigm
42:00 A second run?
48:00 Enduring optimism

[webskis]

Just ordered David’s book. He is spot on that the 2-state solution will never work.

[lindabedwell]

As a non Jewish American I fully support Israel. JNS is my favorite news source.

[caropeter]

As a Christian Israeli I agree with David Friedman 100 % May Israel and the world open their hearts and eyes... God bless you

[davidp]

Fantastic to listen to this. I pray for the days when America has strong leadership again

[reloads]

Thank you so much Ambassador Friedman for all of your hard work, your spirit to bring light to our dark world.

[eranshahar]

Enjoyed very much. David is very experienced and clever.
Thanks a lot to JNS

[achikamyogev]

Excellent interview with the most effective US Ambassador to the State of Israel ever. We need you back Ambassador Friedman. Look forward to reading your book.

[shownbjerg]

Let's hope we see him in Jerusalem soon as ambassador again.

[mariacook]

God protect Israel, enlighten the secular Jews, bring them back to the fold.

[doctorherbs]

may god bless you & your family for ever & ever

[MatthewFrey-kcvf]

My ex wifes family was of Jewish decent on her fathers side who fled Belgium in the 1930s to scape the Nazi movement. My children and grandchildren have Jewish blood. I have followed the events pertaining to the war religiously on a daily basis since October 8th and am learning much about the Biblical history of the Jewish state and peoples. It has deepened my faith and brought forth roots of the true meaning of the lands where faith evolved and was created. Ambassadeur Friedman's talk of making Judea and Samaria sovereign Jewish land is profound. My entire body reacted with internal joy manifested in chills. Please pray for the Trump team to recapture the presidency to bring forth what was always meant to be part of the Jewish heritage.

[yaronmelo]

Friedman is a jewish legend. One of the biggest Jewish heros in modern times!

[bungkongbakar]

Thank you mr ambassador for your clarity in airing your inner thought filled with wisdoms & truth. Peace to Jerusalem

[adrianpennington-sharp]

Hello from the UK. We support you, keep up the truth and hard work as you give us the real news from Israel and not fake news from the MSM.

[darussianping]

Amazing conversation this guest is gold.

[nanscott]

I'm Goy, and fully agree with Ambassador Friedman. The Jew, in the practice of Judaism, should be connected to the land. I cannot see it any other way for them.

[Abraham-fi]

The Arab world respects Israel, even though they openly condemn Israel publicly. They know that Israel is a regional power, and they would benefit economically if Israels maintains peace in the region.

[michaellebens]

Thank you JNS for this interview. I will buy the book.

[blessed-u]

This is an amazingly important interview!

[swissgirlie]

Awesome interview...can't wait to read the book and hope the Ambassador is able to work in the Trump administration starting in January 2025!!