Will the Cease-Fire Hold?

The Daily

2025/06/25

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Shownote

After President Trump’s announcement of a cease-fire between Israel and Iran, all sides are claiming victory, but perhaps no country has emerged as a bigger winner than Israel. Patrick Kingsley, the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times, explains ....

Highlights

A surprising diplomatic breakthrough has brought a temporary halt to hostilities between Israel and Iran, with far-reaching implications across the Middle East. The cease-fire, brokered by Qatar and announced by President Trump, marks a pivotal moment shaped by military action, political maneuvering, and shifting alliances.

03:45

Netanyahu claims a great military victory after weakening Iran's nuclear program.

19:14

Netanyahu may have more flexibility to end the Gaza war after the conflict with Iran.

Chapters

How did a dramatic cease-fire come together — and who stands to gain the most?

00:00

What drove Israel's strategy against Iran, and how did the U.S. shape the outcome?

11:37

Has the war changed Israel's political landscape — and what does that mean for Gaza?

19:14

Who made this episode happen, and how do we wrap up the story?

28:08

Transcript

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