The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway The Deal That Ended the Gaza War — with Dan Senor
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Oct 13, 2025 
Dan Senor, an author and Middle East expert, discusses the recent deal involving Gaza with Scott. They explore how Trump’s negotiators influenced hostage releases and Israel's defiance against international pressure. Senor outlines the shifting dynamics among regional players like Qatar and Saudi Arabia. He delves into Hamas's weakened military status, potential governance changes in Gaza, and the implications of prisoner releases. The conversation also highlights Netanyahu’s political future and the broader impact of the conflict on global relations.
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Leverage Shifted By Bold Moves
- Israel's decision to enter Gaza City and Trump's unconditional backing devalued Hamas' hostage leverage and pushed them toward negotiation.
- Trump seized a rare 'yes' from Hamas by prioritizing immediate full hostage release and building momentum around that agreement.
Bank The Yes, Fix The Buts Later
- Trump focused on the 'yes' in negotiations and accepted later quibbles, using momentum to lock in an unprecedented full upfront hostage release.
- Prioritizing breakthrough agreements can create opportunities to resolve the remaining 'buts' later.
Tactical Failures Can Catalyze Politics
- The attempted Israeli strike in Doha, though a tactical failure, signaled the conflict could spread and pressured regional actors to push Hamas toward a deal.
- Military actions can produce strategic political effects beyond immediate tactical success.
