Hub Podcasts October 7th two years in: Trump's Gaza deal and crisis in the West
Oct 6, 2025
David Frum, a renowned journalist and political commentator, dives deep into the complexities of the Israel-Hamas conflict with host Sean Speer. They dissect Trump's negotiation strategies and ponder if they can truly lead to lasting peace. Frum emphasizes the ideological rigidity of Hamas and its impact on civilian welfare. The discussion also addresses how Western protests are reshaping governmental policies towards Israel and the challenges in establishing a stable postwar Gaza. Tune in for an insightful analysis of geopolitics and societal dynamics!
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Declared Deals Can Undermine Real Leverage
- Donald Trump often announces deals to create pressure but this can box in his own freedom of action.
- Declared wins risk producing appearances without sustainable outcomes in complex conflicts.
Israel's Non-Negotiable Requirements
- Israel's core needs are recovering hostages and preventing Hamas from reconstituting governmental control in Gaza.
- Sustainable peace requires dismantling Hamas's control over resources and patronage networks.
Aid Is A Core Instrument Of Power In Gaza
- The UN is effectively a party in Gaza because control over U.N. aid confers power and patronage.
- Whoever controls aid flows controls hiring and local influence, strengthening whoever governs Gaza.