The Moynihan Report Israel, Qatar, and the new Middle East with Eli Lake | The Moynihan Report
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Sep 10, 2025 
Eli Lake, a seasoned journalist and national security reporter for The Free Press, joins the hosts to navigate the tumultuous landscape of Middle Eastern politics. They unravel the surprising Israeli strike in Qatar and its ripple effects on U.S. foreign policy. The conversation delves into the complexities of Hamas, the evolving influence of Qatar, and the media's portrayal of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Lake also discusses the moral dilemmas faced by Israel in Gaza, highlighting how democracy complicates wartime strategies and shaping public perception.
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Strike Likely Had A US Green Light
- Israel likely secured at least tacit US approval before striking Hamas targets in Qatar.
- Eli Lake sees the White House response as politically constrained and mixed rather than purely surprised.
Qatar Bet On The Losing Side
- Eli argues Qatar bet on political Islam and hedged toward Iran and proxies, and that bet has failed.
- He sees Israel as the rising regional hegemon and urges Qatar to join the new Gulf alignment.
October 7th Transformed Regional Dynamics
- October 7th unleashed an Israeli intelligence and military
