Stay Tuned with Preet Peace in the Middle East? (with Dan Senor)
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Oct 16, 2025 
Dan Senor, a political advisor and host of the Call Me Back podcast, discusses the recent ceasefire in Israel after a brutal conflict with Hamas. He elaborates on Hamas's weakened position, the negotiations that led to the agreement, and the significance of the hostage exchange. Senor also highlights the role of U.S. diplomats and the potential for normalization in the region, while considering the challenging dynamics surrounding U.S. public opinion and Israel's military actions. Tune in for insights into the complex landscape of Middle East diplomacy.
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Ceasefire Is Conditional Not Final
- The deal is a ceasefire tied to full hostage return and prisoner releases, not a permanent peace treaty.
- Israel still occupies about 53% of Gaza, so the war could resume if terms collapse.
Hamas Transformed From Professional Force
- Hamas's October 7th force was highly professional and organized like a light infantry army.
- After heavy losses, Hamas is now a diminished shadow relying on poorly trained youths with remaining arms and tunnels.
Gaza City Move Shifted The Calculus
- Israel's decision to enter Gaza City and U.S. green light shifted Hamas's calculus and weakened its leverage.
- Arab pressure and insistence on full upfront hostage release also forced Hamas toward agreement.
