James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the recent reporting coming out of the Middle East that for years now, Israel’s government had played a role in the propping up of Hamas’ government in Gaza through its backing of millions in funds from Qatar (1:51). The guys also react to the report that the riches 1% of people in the world are putting as much climate change driving carbon in the atmosphere as the poorest 2/3 of people in the world (42:47).
‘Buying Quiet’: Inside the Israeli Plan That Propped Up Hamas (NY Times)
Freeing hostages, hosting Hamas: Qatar’s influence in Israel-Gaza war, explained (NPR)
The United States and Qatar: Strategic Partners Advancing Peace and Security (US Dept. of State)