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Why the U.S. Can’t Quit Israel - Even Now

Why the U.S. Can’t Quit Israel - Even Now

Update: 2025-08-04
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He advised U.S. presidents, negotiated peace deals, and shaped Washington's Middle East policy from the inside.

In this episode of The Diplomat, veteran peace negotiator Aaron David Miller joins Joe Kawly to explain how domestic politics, evangelical support, and deep-rooted alliances continue to shape America’s policy on Israel and Gaza. From the Trump-Netanyahu partnership to the silence on civilian suffering, this conversation breaks down what drives U.S. diplomacy today.

A must-listen for anyone interested in U.S. foreign policy, Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and the political dynamics influencing American decisions in the Middle East.

  • Joe Kawly brings extensive experience from conflict zones in the Middle East to the power corridors of Washington. As a journalist, he’s seen how words can escalate a crisis or open the door to peace. A Georgetown graduate and former CNN Journalism Fellow, he’s known for connecting the dots others miss, so people don’t just hear what happened, they understand why it matters. As producer and host of The Diplomat, Joe brings clarity to diplomacy and politics, one conversation at a time.
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Why the U.S. Can’t Quit Israel - Even Now

Why the U.S. Can’t Quit Israel - Even Now

Joe Kawly