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Marc Polymeropoulos @mpolymer1.bsky.social · 1d

I drove 12 hours from New England to Va today, suffered through Bibi and Trump speeches, and then endless commentary - and the only person who made any sense in all the ridiculous over the top press fawning over a "new Middle East" was @alonpinkas.bsky.social

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Marc Polymeropoulos @mpolymer1.bsky.social · 1d

On 530 am tomorrow @msnbc.com , with my usual Middle East focus, and maybe a preview of Zelensky's friday visit to DC.

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Marc Polymeropoulos @mpolymer1.bsky.social · 2d

This does not take away his key role in current efforts to stop the war. That is very admirable and I applaud him for this. But let’s have some perspective, please, because actual history matters.

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Marc Polymeropoulos @mpolymer1.bsky.social · 2d

Some history in order. As media fawns over Kushner. The Abraham Accords-his baby- had a tragic flaw, as it left out the Palestinian issue. This gave Israel a false sense of security. We know the end result. Hamas plotted. So in the end, was Israel safer w/ the Accords? www.wsj.com/world/middle...

Jared Kushner Is Back, and His Imprint Is All Over the Gaza Deal

The man who had sworn off any formal role in President Trump’s second term has been at the center of every decision leading up to the breakthrough agreement between Israel and Hamas.

www.wsj.com

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Marc Polymeropoulos @mpolymer1.bsky.social · 3d

She starred in one of my all time favorite espionage movies. RIP.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

GOP Rep. Don Bacon: "This whole thing about the Nobel Peace Prize I think is silly. Do the right thing. Try to create peace. Lobbying for an award -- to me it looks unseemly."

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Marc Polymeropoulos @mpolymer1.bsky.social · 3d

Barbaric brutality. And, it highlights the a) terrible intelligence failure, that could have prevented the attack and b) the equally disastrous political decision by Bibi to hav propped up the group via payments by Qatar. Accountability required for both. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/w...

A Memo in a Bunker, Intercepted Communications and Hamas’s Oct. 7 Plans

www.nytimes.com

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Marc Polymeropoulos @mpolymer1.bsky.social · 4d

I’m surprised at respected journalists+academics who advocate for this, to demonstrate their “fairness,” but looking foolish in doing so. Look at the current winner. She deserved it. And- u can praise Trump for effort to stop the war (I did) without debasing yourself w/ Nobel nonsense.

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Marc Polymeropoulos @mpolymer1.bsky.social · 4d

New drinking game. Every time we read “give Trump the Nobel”, a shot of Jameson…. And a toast to narcissism and sycophancy…. Let’s do this….

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Marc Polymeropoulos @mpolymer1.bsky.social · 4d

Part of the antifa specops unit, that DHS chief says is worse than ISIS … some scary shit 😉

WuTangIsForTheChildren @wutangforchildren.bsky.social · 4d

He has backup

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Marc Polymeropoulos @mpolymer1.bsky.social · 4d

This is all preposterous, pathetic and exhausting. To Norway: nut up. Grow a spine. Fear of his wrath? Come on. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...

Trump offers measured response after missing out on Nobel Prize

After the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, a senior White House aide said the committee had placed “politics over peace.”

www.washingtonpost.com

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Marc Polymeropoulos @mpolymer1.bsky.social · 4d

This is going to be fun… we are with the people! Fire away…

The Crisis Room Podcast @crisisroompod.bsky.social · 4d

We want to hear from you! 🫵🏼

Amber, @markurban.bsky.social & @mpolymer1.bsky.social will be answering your questions in our very first Q&A bonus episode very soon. Keep your eyes peeled…👀

Got a question? Drop it in the comments below 👇🏻

Listen now to The Crisis Room on @globalplayer.com 🎧

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The Crisis Room Podcast @crisisroompod.bsky.social · 4d

We want to hear from you! 🫵🏼

Amber, @markurban.bsky.social & @mpolymer1.bsky.social will be answering your questions in our very first Q&A bonus episode very soon. Keep your eyes peeled…👀

Got a question? Drop it in the comments below 👇🏻

Listen now to The Crisis Room on @globalplayer.com 🎧

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Marc Polymeropoulos @mpolymer1.bsky.social · 5d

We made some news here, as Prime Minister Starmer today was asked about comments from this very episode!!!

The Crisis Room Podcast @crisisroompod.bsky.social · 5d

🚨 New episode alert!

Former National Security Adviser Mark Sedwill joins Amber, @markurban.bsky.social & @mpolymer1.bsky.social for a rare, wide-ranging interview – from Trump to terror attacks, and migrant returns deals with the Taliban

Listen to The Crisis Room on @globalplayer.com 🎧

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The Crisis Room Podcast @crisisroompod.bsky.social · 5d

🚨 New episode alert!

Former National Security Adviser Mark Sedwill joins Amber, @markurban.bsky.social & @mpolymer1.bsky.social for a rare, wide-ranging interview – from Trump to terror attacks, and migrant returns deals with the Taliban

Listen to The Crisis Room on @globalplayer.com 🎧

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Marc Polymeropoulos @mpolymer1.bsky.social · 5d

On @msnbc.com 530 tomorrow morning to discuss the road ahead Israel-Hamas

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Alon Pinkas @alonpinkas.bsky.social · 6d

Exactly right

David Rothkopf @djrothkopf.bsky.social · 6d

We should all be happy for any progress toward a cessation of hostilities in Gaza and especially for the release of the surviving hostages. That said: editors and writers need to be clear a temporary ceasefire is not a "peace" deal. What we're talking about is phase one of a multiphase plan.

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Marc Polymeropoulos @mpolymer1.bsky.social · 8d

Tomorrow is going to be a tough day. On @msnbc.com 530am to discuss 10/7.

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Marc Polymeropoulos @mpolymer1.bsky.social · 8d

My comments today

MSNBC Reports @msnbcreports.msnbc.com · 8d

Middle East Latest: Israel and Hamas negotiators discuss Gaza peace plan in Egypt
www.msnbc.com/chris-jansin...

Israel and Hamas negotiators discuss Gaza peace plan in Egypt

Representatives of Israel and Hamas are in Egypt to discuss a plan for peace in Gaza. Middle East News Director for the Associated Press Victoria Eastwood, former CIA official Marc Polymeropoulos and ...

www.msnbc.com

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Marc Polymeropoulos @mpolymer1.bsky.social · 8d

On @msnbc.com noon bloc today- Israel-Hamas talks in Egypt commence.

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Marc Polymeropoulos @mpolymer1.bsky.social · 10d

On @msnbc.com 715 this morn to discuss Middle East developments….

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The Crisis Room Podcast @crisisroompod.bsky.social · 11d

🚨Special episode alert

Following the Manchester synagogue attack, the team unpacks what happens next. Plus, @markurban.bsky.social responds to rising anti-Semitism, and The Crime Agents' Andy Hughes breaks major news from the scene

Listen to The Crisis Room on @globalplayer.com 🎧

#manchester

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The Crisis Room Podcast @crisisroompod.bsky.social · 12d

Assassinations & apologies - spying in the Middle East is a dangerous game...

The team explain how secret operations work - plus @markurban.bsky.social & @mpolymer1.bsky.social explain how they almost crossed paths thanks to a botched Mossad operation

The Crisis Room on @globalplayer.com 🎧

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The Team House Podcast @theteamhouse.bsky.social · 12d

What an American civil war would look like and why it’s batshit insane.

@jackmurphyrgr.bsky.social @mpolymer1.bsky.social

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Marc Polymeropoulos @mpolymer1.bsky.social · 15d

On the Trump-Bibi meeting and future prospects for peace, tomorrow 530 am @msnbc.com

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