“Can Israelis be wistful? It is not the characteristic we usually associate with them; more typically they are said to be tough, sweet, angry, thoughtful, demanding - not wistful.”

American diplomat and policy analyst. Abrams is best known for his decades-long involvement in U.S. foreign policy, particularly during the Reagan and Trump administrations, where he played a key role in shaping Middle East and human rights strategies. His career spans high-level negotiations, advocacy for democratic movements, and contentious debates over U.S. interventionism.