@natansachs.bsky.social - Natan Sachs

08 Jun 2026 16:08 +0000

Israel will head to elections this fall: Join us Tuesday June 9 10:30am ET w President of Israel Democracy Institute Yohanan Plesner & @IDI scholar Prof. Tamar Hermann on what to look for. @MiddleEastInst https://mei.edu/events/israel-heads-to-elections/

10 Apr 2026 20:03 +0000

To Win a War, Know What You’re Fighting For Washington and Jerusalem entered the war with three goals, and these goals were in tension from the start. My latest here: https://mei.edu/commentary/to-win-a-war-know-what-youre-fighting-for/

16 Mar 2026 14:49 +0000

Tuesday 10:30am EST War with Iran: A view from Israel I'll be discussing w former Israeli National Security Advisor Eyal Hulata and with Col. (REt.) Miri Eisin former advisor to the Israeli PM. Tune in here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K7eCx0KcQDOFq7D8N66FPw

30 Oct 2025 20:02 +0000

Please join for a discussion on "Israel after the ceasefire" with @Nadav_Eyal and @RuthMargalit on Nov 4, the 30th anniversary of the Rabin assassination. Register--> https://www.mei.edu/events/israel-after-ceasefire

02 Jun 2025 17:41 +0000

Excited to share that I’ll be joining The Middle East Institute as a Senior Fellow starting in September 2025. The need for sound and transformative policy in the Middle East has never been greater, and I'm thrilled to join a dynamic team of experts and practitioners

07 Apr 2025 14:06 +0000

My non-tariff 2 cents: "The fact that Mr. Netanyahu’s base backs Mr. Trump gives him unique power in the country as Israel and Hamas negotiate the release of hostages and a cease-fire, Mr. Sachs said."... https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/07/us/politics/netanyahu-trump-israel-gaza.html

17 Jan 2025 20:01 +0000

I did a Q&A with @khuggard.bsky.social for @brookings.edu on "Gaza ceasefire: What the Israel-Hamas agreement means" https://www.brookings.edu/articles/gaza-ceasefire-what-the-israel-hamas-agreement-means/

16 Jan 2025 18:55 +0000

Ceasefire Israeli politics: Itamar Ben Gvir likely to announce his resignation as minister. Key: will he vote against the coalition, esp on budget (which must pass by March 31). All eyes on Smotrich after this. [contains quote post or other embedded content]

15 Jan 2025 17:53 +0000

A ceasefire-hostage deal set to be announced. Many months and much destruction too late, but better than never: In the first stage, most vulnerable hostages and a large number of Palestinian prisoners released. Hostilities would pause and a surge of aide into Gaza could follow. >

21 Dec 2024 23:49 +0000

Is #Israel stronger today than it was on October 7? Joined @NPR.org Weekend Edition to answer this and other Qs with Scott Simon (with whom I spoke on that terrible day). https://one.npr.org/i/nx-s1-5233295:nx-s1-5299307-1

17 Dec 2024 21:26 +0000

Starter pack for @brookings.edu experts go.bsky.app/J9mhKsX [contains quote post or other embedded content]

17 Dec 2024 15:30 +0000

Netanyahu's office denying he's in Cairo, but with his court appearance cancelled, and several rumblings from Israeli ministers, this does appear to be money time for ceasefire negotiations. [contains quote post or other embedded content]

10 Dec 2024 00:44 +0000

The Assad regime falls. What happens now? @brookings.edu experts weigh in. Including>> https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-assad-regime-falls-what-happens-now/

27 Nov 2024 15:43 +0000

The #Israel - #Hizbullah ceasefire. Key points: LAF now required to do more, but Israel/US will be actively involved; This is not a return to post-2006; Gaza-Lebanon de-linked; who leads reconstruction in Lebanon will be crucial for years to come;