Great interview - very helpful to understand the current agreement and what it potentially looks like in the future from all aspects. It's a complicated situation with a lot of moving parts. As much as I hate the idea that if this is successful trump is going to take all the credit, we really need this bloodshed to end and for GAZA to be rebuilt.
Dennis Ross was the perfect guy to interview about this subject. After listening to him, I feel like I understand the players and the issues and why there's room for optimism and what could go wrong. Thanks.
Thank you...a thoughtful, informative interview. Jennifer Rubin has walked me through a stream of difficult issues in the past and I'm thrilled she will continue doing that. I'm also looking forward to seeing what her new colleagues will be contributing in the future.
I'm stunned that you have an independent outlet, and you choose to do exactly what the mainstream media is doing and only give voice to someone who is pro-Israel. This is actually infuriating as I had high hopes for this outlet. Where are the Palestinian voices? Where is the condemnation for Israel killing your fellow journalists and all of their war crimes?
Every situation has two sides! All coins have two sides. Hamas has supporters too. Good journalism in my opinion goes after both sides! Unfortunately, we have decided that we need to destroy Hamas…….yet that ideology will continue to live! Can we show a listening ear to this ideology that will continue to survive? I believe it’s most important to seek it out if we want peace in the future….
An informative interview - I had to hold my nose at the mere mention of Trump. The "Trump effect". Trump will (and is already) claim full credit for this outcome. And to an extent it will be true, but only because the criminal and like-minded Netanyahu listens to Trump and not Biden. In actuality it has been the Biden administration who has orchestrated this. Hamas has to date done everything but surrender it appears, as their support has dissipated. And now they face the jingoist and warlike Trump who supports Bibi more than Biden did. Both Trump and Biden wish the Hamas/Israeli war to end, but for totally different reasons. For Biden - because the world is a better place with its ending. For Trump - it's all about what's in it for him the world be damned. We shall see what's in it for him as his administration starts up. I doubt it is in keeping with the betterment of the world. I wonder if Mr. Ross agrees.
I just want to say how much I appreciate these short-form interviews. I don't have the time for long videos and I much prefer reading, but these are short enough that I can slip them into the day, and they're so much more revealing, on a personal level, than print can be.
Another awesome interview. Please keep them coming.
On October 7, the Israeli’s were enjoying a music festival on a warm beautiful day. They were happy until all hell broke loose. On the very same day, nice warm and sunny, I too was getting ready to attend an annual music festival just a few miles away from my home. After seeing the horrifying terror images on television, all I could do was say a prayer for the victims and their families and hope for the safety of these wonderful resilient people and then feel a bit of guilt that I am unable to do anything about it separated by time and distance.
This was a blatant attack on their freedom and democracy. Democracy and freedom are under attack. We have already lived through 9-11 in the U.S. so we should be reminded every single day that freedom is not free. When it comes down to it it’s all about freedom and democracy.
Thanks for creating something new and refreshing that is so vitally important and needed in this day and age that we must all learn to navigate in.
Great interview - very helpful to understand the current agreement and what it potentially looks like in the future from all aspects. It's a complicated situation with a lot of moving parts. As much as I hate the idea that if this is successful trump is going to take all the credit, we really need this bloodshed to end and for GAZA to be rebuilt.
Even if Trump takes credit, because we are certain by now he is a constant and egotistical liar, we who see him for what he is will not believe him.
Excellent, Jen. You know who to interview on this issue and you let them talk without interruption. Much better than others in the media!
Dennis Ross was the perfect guy to interview about this subject. After listening to him, I feel like I understand the players and the issues and why there's room for optimism and what could go wrong. Thanks.
Jennifer,
Thank you so much for Contrarian! I have read your column faithfully and look forward to reading what you and Norm provide. Contrarian is a blessing@
Thank you...a thoughtful, informative interview. Jennifer Rubin has walked me through a stream of difficult issues in the past and I'm thrilled she will continue doing that. I'm also looking forward to seeing what her new colleagues will be contributing in the future.
Excellent interview! Quite informative and balanced. Thank you!
I'm stunned that you have an independent outlet, and you choose to do exactly what the mainstream media is doing and only give voice to someone who is pro-Israel. This is actually infuriating as I had high hopes for this outlet. Where are the Palestinian voices? Where is the condemnation for Israel killing your fellow journalists and all of their war crimes?
Yes. A very good interview.
Every situation has two sides! All coins have two sides. Hamas has supporters too. Good journalism in my opinion goes after both sides! Unfortunately, we have decided that we need to destroy Hamas…….yet that ideology will continue to live! Can we show a listening ear to this ideology that will continue to survive? I believe it’s most important to seek it out if we want peace in the future….
Yes. Thank you!!
I was sad to leave the Washington Post only bc of you. A thought can your posts also be in reading format?
Ms. Rubin’s move away from WaPo is the best move she could have made to persuade Americans to listen.
An informative interview - I had to hold my nose at the mere mention of Trump. The "Trump effect". Trump will (and is already) claim full credit for this outcome. And to an extent it will be true, but only because the criminal and like-minded Netanyahu listens to Trump and not Biden. In actuality it has been the Biden administration who has orchestrated this. Hamas has to date done everything but surrender it appears, as their support has dissipated. And now they face the jingoist and warlike Trump who supports Bibi more than Biden did. Both Trump and Biden wish the Hamas/Israeli war to end, but for totally different reasons. For Biden - because the world is a better place with its ending. For Trump - it's all about what's in it for him the world be damned. We shall see what's in it for him as his administration starts up. I doubt it is in keeping with the betterment of the world. I wonder if Mr. Ross agrees.
My 78 year old brain appreciates the clarity and directness of this interview. Thank you!
I just want to say how much I appreciate these short-form interviews. I don't have the time for long videos and I much prefer reading, but these are short enough that I can slip them into the day, and they're so much more revealing, on a personal level, than print can be.
Loving these interviews, Jen. This Contrarian is going to be enlightening, even more so than your work with the Post.
Another awesome interview. Please keep them coming.
On October 7, the Israeli’s were enjoying a music festival on a warm beautiful day. They were happy until all hell broke loose. On the very same day, nice warm and sunny, I too was getting ready to attend an annual music festival just a few miles away from my home. After seeing the horrifying terror images on television, all I could do was say a prayer for the victims and their families and hope for the safety of these wonderful resilient people and then feel a bit of guilt that I am unable to do anything about it separated by time and distance.
This was a blatant attack on their freedom and democracy. Democracy and freedom are under attack. We have already lived through 9-11 in the U.S. so we should be reminded every single day that freedom is not free. When it comes down to it it’s all about freedom and democracy.
Thanks for creating something new and refreshing that is so vitally important and needed in this day and age that we must all learn to navigate in.