Call Me Back - with Dan Senor Hamas Isn't Surrendering, It's Evolving - with Yonatan Adiri
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Nov 10, 2025 Yonatan Adiri, a health-tech entrepreneur and former advisor to Israeli president Shimon Peres, shares insights on the evolving dynamics of Hamas. He discusses the shift from military to diplomatic power for Hamas, dubbing this transformation 'neo-Hamas.' Adiri explores the implications of international support from Turkey and Qatar, the growing Israeli sentiment post-conflict, and regional balances of power. He highlights the challenges Israel faces with narrow diplomatic leverage while forecasting the reconstruction of Gaza amidst complex geopolitical relationships.
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A Beach Moment Of Post-War Relief
- Yonatan recounts visiting a crowded beach with his five-year-old daughter, marking a first relief after two years of sirens.
- He describes his daughter's joy at feeling safe and carefree again.
Hamas Is Evolving Into A Diplomatic Actor
- Hamas is morphing into a diplomatic, technocratic actor aiming to climb into the Palestinian national movement.
- Yonatan warns this Neo-Hamas will keep its ultimate goal while shifting tactics to legitimacy and institutions.
Military Wins Create New Diplomatic Wars
- Israel faces a strategic shift: military victory exchanges old problems for new diplomatic ones.
- Yonatan says Israel may be inferior in this diplomatic arena against Turkey, Qatar, and Neo-Hamas.