From Gaza to QatarGate: Netanyahu, Shin Bet, Independence and the Weight of War

As the Gaza war drags on and Netanyahu faces yet another scandal, Shaun and Ari break down a week of reckoning. They dive into the QatarGate controversy, exploring alleged Qatari connections within Netanyahu’s inner circle, and the abrupt firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar—a move that raises serious questions about Israel’s intelligence failures and political loyalties.

With Memorial Day casting a somber shadow, the conversation turns to how Bar’s leadership faltered during a time of national crisis, and whether Israel’s security apparatus is truly serving the people—or merely protecting the powerful.

The episode ends on a hopeful note, as Shaun and Ari reflect on Israel’s achievements over 77 years of independence.