3602 - Will Gaza Cease Fire Hold? The Making of Musk w/ Mouin Rabbani, Jacob Silverman

Oct 14, 2025

Mouin Rabbani, a non-resident fellow at the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies, delves into the intricacies of the ceasefire dynamics between Israel and Palestine, explaining regional pressures and the political ramifications of Trump's proposals. Jacob Silverman, journalist and author of "Gilded Rage," discusses Elon Musk's influence on political radicalization in Silicon Valley and his ambitions for the platform X. They explore how Musk's political actions reflect broader cultural shifts and the implications for future elections.

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Ceasefire Is A Pause, Not A Peace

The September ceasefire has three layers: immediate hostage exchange/aid, post-war governance, and vague long-term political issues.
Mouin Rabbani warns the deal addresses urgent needs but not Palestinian self-determination, risking future eruptions.

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Diplomacy Praises Without Substance

The Sharm el-Sheikh document praises Trump but fails to define Palestinian rights or what peace would mean.
Rabbani stresses lacking political substance leaves the core conflict unresolved.

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Regional Leverage Pushed U.S. Engagement

Gulf and Muslim leaders pressed Trump because regional security and investments were threatened by continued violence.
Rabbani says their economic leverage influenced U.S. attention to end the crisis.

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On today's show:

ABC's George Stephanopoulos asks JD Vance about the $50k bribe taken by Border Czar Tom Homan and Vance refuses to answer forcing Stephanopoulos to cut him off for lying and evading.

Non-resident fellow with the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies, Mouin Rabbani joins the program to discuss the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Palestine. Check out Mouin's writing on his Substack.

Journalist and author of Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley, Jacob Silverman joins the program to discuss his new book and the companion podcast, Making of Musk: Understood produced by the CBC.

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