Aaron MateTo occupy Gaza, Netanyahu only needs Trump1111201×0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -24:43-24:43Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.To occupy Gaza, Netanyahu only needs TrumpPlus, new dangers in US-Russia relations.Aaron MatéAug 05, 2025111120ShareTranscriptVideo:Aaron Mate is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.SubscribeDiscussion about this episodeCommentsRestacksAaron MateReporting and analysis by award-winning independent journalist.Reporting and analysis by award-winning independent journalist.SubscribeAuthorsAaron MatéRecent EpisodesShunning a grand bargain with Iran, Trump hires Israel lobbyist for negotiating teamMay 5 • Aaron MatéTrump searches for a war bailout; OPCW whistleblower scores big victoryApr 30 • Aaron MatéAudio: Trump’s war on Iran enters a familiar phaseApr 30 • Aaron MatéDiplomacy-averse Trump pretends that Iran, not his war, is in disarrayApr 23 • Aaron MatéAudio: Trump's ‘grand bargain’ rejects Iran's longstanding compromiseApr 16 • Aaron MatéTrump's Iran off-ramp: ignoring IsraelApr 14 • Aaron MatéAudio: With no exit plan, Trump’s war for US-Israeli dominance seeks long-term Iranian sufferingApr 3 • Aaron MatéTrump's choice: escalate, or claim a fake victoryApr 1 • Aaron Maté