Peace in the Middle East? (with Dan Senor)

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Society & Culture, Politics, Government, News

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🗓️ 16 October 2025

⏱️ 76 minutes

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A fragile but momentous ceasefire has taken effect in Israel’s two year war against Hamas, following the terror group’s brutal attack on October 7th. With hostages and prisoners exchanged and hostilities paused, the hard work of forging a lasting peace begins. Dan Senor, host of the Israeli news and politics podcast, “Call Me Back,” joins Preet to discuss the diplomatic negotiations and military strategy that got us here and what’s next for the region. He previously served in the Defense Department based in the Middle East in the early 2000s, and later as a senior advisor to Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign, and Paul Ryan’s vice presidential campaign. Then, Preet answers listener questions about the latest developments in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case and the unusual political message showing up at airport security checkpoints. In the bonus for Insiders, Senor addresses the prospect of military tribunals for Hamas leaders and systematic deradicalization efforts. Join the CAFE Insider community to stay informed without hysteria, fear-mongering, or rage-baiting. Head to cafe.com/insider to sign up. Thank you for supporting our work. Show notes and a transcript of the episode are available on our website. You can now watch this episode! Head to CAFE’s Youtube channel and subscribe. Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on BlueSky, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at [email protected], or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	From Cafe and the Vox Media Podcast Network, welcome to stay tuned.
0:06.0	I'm Preet Bharara.
0:08.1	It was a different approach from the Trump administration had taken earlier,
0:11.7	or is a different approach from the Israeli government had taken?
0:13.6	It's a different approach from the Biden.
0:15.0	I mean, no one had an approach it this way.
0:17.8	And I think that was a major, a major contributor.
0:25.6	That's Dan Seenor. He's the host of Call Me Back, a podcast focused on Israel-related
0:31.3	news and politics and stories affecting the wider Jewish world. He previously served in the
0:37.3	Defense Department based
0:38.3	in the Middle East in the early 2000s, and later, as a senior advisor to Mitt Romney's presidential
0:43.6	campaign and Paul Ryan's vice presidential campaign. Dan Siener joins me to discuss the ceasefire
0:49.8	in Gaza, shifting regional dynamics in the Middle East, and the prospect of a lasting peace in the region.
0:56.7	After the interview, I'll answer your questions about the latest developments in the Kilmar-Obrego-Garcia
1:01.8	case and the unusual political message showing up at airport security checkpoints.
1:07.5	That's coming up. Stay tuned.
1:18.1	The world is changing faster than ever.
1:25.3	Now, with The Economist Insider, a new premium video offering, we're giving you unprecedented access to the debates shaping our world.
1:27.3	I have set around that table at NATO.
1:29.9	There is an incoming missile attack now.
1:32.3	Could you answer the question? I'm sorry. We've got great little time left.
1:34.0	With a few surprises along the way.
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