Saul Mangel

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Aug 20, 2018, 11:21 AM

Lessons Learned

Twenty months. 579 days. 13,896 hours. In the grand scheme of a life span, it’s not that much. Just under two years, what really is that? But 20 months ago today, I woke up on what was my first...

Jul 24, 2018, 9:50 PM

Are You Kidding Me, White Helmets

On Sunday, Israelis awoke to an amazing piece of news. This was the type of news we needed after coming within hours of being dragged into war in Gaza on Friday. This was the type of news that makes...

Jul 2, 2018, 7:20 AM

Israeli Intervenion 2.0

Almost 48 years ago today, one of the most bizarre events in the bizarre history of the Middle East took place. The Israeli Air Force took to the skies to prevent a Syrian invasion of Jordan. Both sworn enemies...

May 11, 2018, 9:31 AM

By the time I landed back in Tel Aviv, the northern part of Israel was preparing for war. Our government had been warning us for weeks, but Tuesday night, Iran finally launched their much anticipated first strike. In what...

Jun 22, 2017, 10:39 PM

What the Hell Is Going On?

What the hell is going on? I ask that honestly as I sit here in Israel, reading the latest survey of Americans conducted by the Brand Israel Group. The study found that Israel is received positively by some of...

Jun 14, 2017, 9:46 PM

Rega Rega, Ata Meshuga, Lo?

“You lived in Miami, why the hell would you move here?!” If I had a shekel for every time I have heard that in the five months since moving to Israel, I would probably be wealthy enough not to...

May 23, 2017, 5:57 PM

A City On A Hilltop

There is a city on a hilltop that requires all who want to go there to ascend, as if climbing to the Heavens. A city picked by Divine Will, which has been under attack 52 times, captured 44 times,...

Apr 26, 2017, 2:37 PM

Do they want a State?

The argument is as old as, well some would say as old as Israel is, others would say as old as 1967. It is a pretty simple argument, and would seem logical. Palestinians want a state of their own,...

Apr 1, 2017, 9:00 AM

What If It’s Not A Bluff?

In a few short weeks, Israelis and Jews throughout the world will celebrate the 50th Jerusalem Day, marking the liberation of our ancient, and current, capital. I for one, could not be more excited to be taking the bus...

Feb 17, 2017, 12:35 AM

Return to the 1960s?

Maybe it's just because I live in Israel now, but 95 percent of the news I've seen, read, or heard, is regarding Bibi's meeting with the newly elected President Trump. The nation (Israel), it seems, is abuzz with reaction...

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About Me

Saul Mangel is a political consultant for top officials in the United States and Israel. He specializes in international relations and the Arab-Israeli conflict. Originally from Philadelphia, Mr. Mangel holds a bachelor's degree in political science and is a former IDF combat soldier.