The Commentary Magazine Podcast The Trump-Bibi-Qatar-Hamas Game
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May 13, 2025 
Tevi Troy, an author and expert on political history, joins to discuss critical issues at the intersection of U.S. foreign policy and healthcare. He sheds light on Trump's recent trip to the Middle East, the complexities of hostage negotiations, and the implications of foreign influences on American ideals. The conversation also navigates the moral dilemmas in international politics, particularly regarding relationships with nations like Qatar and Saudi Arabia, alongside a fascinating critique of pricing strategies in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Risk of Premature Ceasefire
- There is worry in Israel that a premature ceasefire might let Hamas escape defeat and secure hostages' release. - This scenario risks signaling that hostage-taking can successfully leverage war outcomes.
US-Israel Rift on War Strategy
- Some in the US leak claims Netanyahu prolongs war unnecessarily to manipulate hostages' fate. - This could indicate a rift between US and Israeli governments and US pressure to stop the war early.
Diminished US Rhetoric on Hamas Defeat
- Trump’s Middle East trip downplays defeating Hamas despite ongoing war and hostages held. - This shift worries those seeking clear US commitment to Israel’s war aims.