@mkoplow

@IsraelPolicy4m chief policy officer, Israel and Turkey observer, Red Sox obsessive, and father of three adorable kids. All opinions solely my own.

Washington, DC
Joined January 2009
The clearest indication that Bibi doesn’t believe the Ch. 14 polling giving him a govt is his unscripted crypto insanity on Friday and the AI nuke post today. He’s panicking and the wheels are completely coming off. This is not a PM expecting a win on Tuesday.
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For clues about what the next Israeli government might look like, or if there will even be one, here is what to watch on Tuesday when Israelis cast their votes and in the weeks after as the coalition negotiations kick into high gear israelpolicyforum.org/2026/1…
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My latest convo with my favorite podcast partners @NeriZilber and @ShiraEfron
🎧🗳️Latest #IsraelPolicyPod w/ @mkoplow + @ShiraEfron previewing next week's Israeli election: —Reporter's Notebook (Heidi Levine) —How is Bibi still in this? —State of the opposition —Electoral threshold, Arab vote, Liberman —Can either side win? —Remembering @AzizAlghashian + more israelpolicyforum.org/2026/1…
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🗳️ The Big Israeli Election Preview: On Israel Policy Pod, @NeriZilber, @ShiraEfron, and @mkoplow offer predictions for election day and the weeks ahead, including whether either side will be able to form a new government. Watch or listen: israelpolicyforum.org/2026/1…
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For anyone who thinks that it is fine for Israel to arrest Americans harvesting olives (which is a legit debate even as I strongly disagree), this is a former deputy attorney general of Israel. This govt can’t stop digging itself into a deeper and deeper hole.
כרגע אמרו לי שאני מעוכב באשמת מסיק זיתים. בדרך לתחנת משטרה. יצאתי יחד עם כמה עשרות ישראלים מטעם קול רבני לזכויות האדם והצטרפו גם כמה עשרות רבנים מארה״ב. אחרי כשעתיים וחצי עבודה הגיעו כוחות גדולים של משטרה, מג״ב וצבא. התבקשנו להפסיק וכולם נשמעו. לא היה חיכוך כלשהו עם מתנחלים או עם כוחות הביטחון. האמריקנים הועלו לאוטובוס אחד, והישראלים למיניבוסים. הזיה מוחלטת.
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What’s at stake in Israel’s next election? Join our Israeli Elections webinar tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 2pm ET to hear @mkoplow, @ShiraEfron, and @RCBrandenburg analyze the policy implications of potential outcomes. Register: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/we…
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We are deeply saddened by the death of our friend Aziz Alghashian (@AzizAlghashian). Aziz was one of the leading researchers of Saudi-Israel relations and a genuine bridge-builder who dedicated his life and his work to fostering greater understanding and tolerance in the Middle East and beyond. He was a well-known presence in Washington, where many relied on his insights and expertise, and he was always willing and eager to engage with everyone with respect and good humor. He will be sorely missed, both as a scholar and as a friend. Below is a photo of Aziz (left) speaking alongside IPF's @dhalperin and @ReichmanShanie at Central Synagogue in NYC in June 2025.
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The abundance of posts from diverse voices from across the globe is such a testament to the impact, character, and kindness of @AzizAlghashian. It underscores just how profound is our loss.
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What a terrible shock. I saw Aziz in DC not even three weeks ago. Aziz was smart, funny, gregarious, engaging, always trying to learn more and never afraid to speak his mind or call things as he saw them. He was a trusted and compelling voice and a true friend. Allah yerhamu.
Deeply saddened by the loss of my friend, Saudi political researcher @AzizAlghashian. A genuinely kind and thoughtful person. I always valued our conversations and his calm, insightful views, grounded in facts and free from prejudice. May Allah grant him the highest place in Paradise.
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Netanyahu has been waiting for this, but it’s not going to make a difference. The blocs are as hardened as they will be, Trump isn’t as popular with Israelis as he was, and the “Different League” argument from 2019 is harder when Israel is in a multi front diplomatic crisis
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(((Michael Koplow))) retweeted
What’s at stake in Israel’s next election? Join our Israeli Elections webinar next Tuesday at 2pm ET to hear @mkoplow, @ShiraEfron, and @RCBrandenburg analyze possible outcomes. Register: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/we…
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Many are worried over polls showing the Bibi bloc and the opposition bloc effectively tied. The opposition may end up unable to form a government, but more important than the numbers being obsessed over is which side has a plausible path and which doesn't israelpolicyforum.org/2026/1…
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Stakes have rarely been higher for an Israeli election. Join @mkoplow, @ShiraEfron, and @RCBrandenburg on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 2pm ET for a briefing on what different post-election scenarios could mean for Israeli policy. Register: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/we…
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Israel’s election is just weeks away. To understand the key dynamics shaping the race, and what the outcome could mean for Israel, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and U.S.-Israel relations, join @mkoplow tomorrow for a briefing w/ @JCRCNY. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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(((Michael Koplow))) retweeted
As Israelis head to the polls, what’s on the ballot, and what does it mean for us here in New York? Join us this Wednesday, October 14, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM ET for Israel Votes: What’s at Stake, a conversation with Dr. Michael Koplow @mkoplow , Chief Policy Officer at Israel Policy Forum @IsraelPolicy4m and Senior Research Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute @Hartman_Inst . Michael will walk us through the likely coalitions, the issues driving voters, and what the outcome could mean for U.S.-Israel relations and for our community in New York. Q&A to follow. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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I wish there was a way to send them to live in Gaza under Hamas rule. After a while they'll learn the language & engage with Gazans, who according to polls overwhelmingly reject Hamas. They'll gradually recognize the brutal and authoritarian nature of the militia they adore from afar because it was successful in murdering Israelis.
NOW: "Long Live Hamas!" chants as protesters stormed and confronted the 'Israelis For Peace' vigil held at USQ, organizers say they hold the vigil regularly for the hostages and for Gaza. Video by @yyeeaahhhboiii2 | Licensing @FreedomNTV [email protected]
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Three years after October 7, Israel has demonstrated its military prowess and national resilience, but faces growing international isolation. In this week’s #koplowcolumn, @mkoplow writes that Israel must rethink what it means to “win together,” at home and abroad. israelpolicyforum.org/2026/1…
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"Former Israeli officials have been saying Jewish terrorism is a stain on Israel morally. It is incredibly damaging to Israel's reputation and the cost is going to fall on all Israelis. It puts Israel itself at risk because it's a serious threat to the rule of law." - @mkoplow
IPF’s @mkoplow joins @voxdotcom's @today_explained with @NoelKing to discuss settler violence in the West Bank, growing international pressure, and prospects for change ahead of Israel’s October election. Listen to Michael at the 15:49 mark: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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(((Michael Koplow))) retweeted
On this third anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attack, we remember the 1,200 Israelis who were killed and the 250 Israelis who were abducted, and give strength to the countless Israelis whose lives were upended. Israelis mobilized to defend their country in an unprecedented manner, and their resilience is a testament to Israel's strength and fortitude. Israel continues to face enormous challenges, from recovering from October 7, to translating military successes into enduring strategic successes, to restoring Israel's standing in the world. Not least of those challenges is figuring out how to deal with the enduring conflict with the Palestinians and maintain Israel as a secure Jewish democracy. We will continue to do our part to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship and support effective American foreign policy around resolving the conflict, and we stand in solidarity with Israelis on this solemn day.
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