With his son Yoav Oren (former IDF special‑forces soldier) Ambassador Michael Oren (historian; former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S.) sits down for anunvarnished assessment of the war what “victory” actually means. Highlights:Psychology of war & the IDF: A deep dive into moral erosion under prolonged combat; how rage, fear, and fatigue are managed; why some units choose capture‑over‑kill in close quarters; and the IDF practice of embedding psychologists with frontline units during Gaza operations to stabilize judgment in real time.Oren’s two‑line verdict: “Emphatically yes” on military success; “tragically no” because the fight mutates if Hamas retains weapons and cover.The “Hezbollah model” in Gaza: why a foreign peacekeeping shield + undisbursed weapons equals a forever threat.Hostages, Doha, and leverage: what actually forced movement — and what happens next if disarmament stalls.Gaza casualty math, explained from Oren’s perspective (the How Hamas turns humanitarian aid into a war economy; the logistics and the alleged skimming.On restraint under fire: Yoav’s close‑quarters firefight, triage under fire, and the decision to capture, not kill.Anti‑Semitism’s uncensored return in the West — and why, according to Oren, arguments and “hasbara” often misfire.USS Liberty: Oren’s step‑by‑step rebuttal to the “deliberate attack” narrative.The strategic endgame: surgical strikes, cutting aid diversion, and whether disarmament is possible without a full re‑invasion.