Prime Minister Netanyahu’s recent visit to Washington made headlines and raised expectations. He met twice with President Trump, and both leaders suggested that a deal to release hostages was within reach. But on the ground, little has changed.

The war in Gaza continues. IDF soldiers are still being killed. And 50 hostages remain in captivity. Despite talk of progress, the region remains stuck in a familiar deadlock.

In this episode, host Aviva Klompas speaks with Dr. Michael Oren—former Israeli Ambassador to the United States, historian, and author—to take stock of where things stand.

They unpack what actually came out of Netanyahu’s trip to Washington, how Israel’s recent strike on Iran fits into the larger strategic picture, and whether the shifting regional dynamics—from Riyadh to Doha—are opening the door to anything resembling an endgame.

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A Region Reordered – Perhaps by Dr. Michael Oren