Mark Levin Podcast

Episode: "America's Unseen Enemy: Qatar's Role in Terrorism"

Host: Mark Levin
Date: September 10, 2025

Overview

In this compelling episode, Mark Levin tackles the under-discussed yet profound influence of Qatar in global terrorism, with a sharp focus on its support and safe harbor for the Hamas leadership. Levin scrutinizes the U.S.'s bipartisan willingness to maintain close diplomatic and military ties with Qatar, despite substantial evidence implicating the nation in financing terrorism, undermining both American and Israeli interests, and fostering anti-American and anti-Semitic activity within the U.S. Levin draws bold comparisons to U.S. actions against Pakistan in the hunt for Osama bin Laden and lambasts the political and media establishment for their silence and duplicity regarding Qatar's role. Beyond Qatar, the episode also covers crime in American cities, U.S. immigration enforcement, and features an extended, faith-centered conversation with Senator Tim Scott.

Main Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Jerusalem Bus Attack and Hamas/Qatar Connection

[01:55–12:30]

• Opening with a recap of the recent attack in Jerusalem: two Palestinian terrorists, linked to Hamas, murdered six and wounded 21 on a bus. Hamas publicly took credit, reaffirming their ongoing war against Israel.
• Levin emphasizes that Hamas leadership is hosted and protected by Qatar (and to a lesser degree, Turkey), reinforcing his message that Qatar functions as “a terror state.”
• “Qatar is a terror state. It was the biggest funder of Hamas. That Hamas leadership has been given safe haven in Qatar for decades. And they are billionaires.” (Levin, [04:10])

2. Qatar’s History of Aiding Terrorists

[05:00–11:00]

• Levin details that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (KSM), mastermind of 9/11, was sheltered by the Qatari royal family pre-9/11, highlighting a pattern of Qatar harboring terror leaders.
• Qatar is implicated in fostering anti-American and anti-Semitic organizations on U.S. college campuses and using wealth to buy sporting teams, politicians, influence, and businesses—while keeping its core Islamist agenda hidden.

3. The Hypocrisy of U.S. Policy Toward Qatar

[11:30–17:15]

• Levin questions why both Republican and Democratic administrations treat Qatar as an ally, given its record.
• Challenges the rationale for any military alliance or base situated in Qatar without demanding the end of terrorism financing.
• Draws parallel to U.S. actions in Pakistan (“Did we not send special forces into Pakistan to take out Osama bin Laden while he was being protected by the Pakistani military? The answer is yes, we did.” [Levin, 10:40])

4. Media Silence and Qatar’s Dual Role

[13:00–15:30]

• Criticizes mainstream and even friendly news outlets for omitting Qatar’s role as Hamas’s protector and funder.
• Suggests Qatar is “playing both sides”—touting itself as a mediator while funding terrorism.

5. Calls for Justice and Accountability

[18:00–21:50; 25:50–33:00]

• Levin calls for the U.S. and Israel to pressure Qatar into turning over Hamas leadership for prosecution.
• “I agree 100% with those calling on Qatar to immediately turn over the Hamas leaders they are protecting to our government for prosecution of war crimes against our citizens and others.” ([20:04])
• Comparison to WWII pursuit of Nazis: “These are the modern-day Nazis. Now our country and others pursued the Nazis to the end of the earth to hold them accountable.” ([21:00])

6. Benjamin Netanyahu’s Statement

[25:50–27:41]

• Clip of PM Netanyahu: “At noon today, I convened the heads of Israel’s security organizations and authorized a surgical precision strike on the terrorist chiefs of Hamas… Those days when Jews could be murdered with impunity are over.” ([25:50] Netanyahu)
• Levin underscores Netanyahu’s resolve and frames Israel’s targeting of Hamas in Qatar as not only justified but necessary self-defense.

7. White House & US Attitude to the Strike in Qatar

[28:10–33:00]

• White House remarks muddle the issue—referring to Qatar as a "close ally,” raising sovereignty concerns over targeting terrorists in Doha.
• Levin’s retort: “So was Pakistan when we killed bin Laden… We didn’t tell the Pakistani government or military because… [they] were protecting bin Laden, just like the Qataris are protecting Hamas.” ([28:56])
• Raises critical unanswered questions: did the U.S. warning to Qatar about Israel’s strike permit Hamas leaders to escape, as previously happened with KSM?

8. Critique of U.S. and European Policy

[34:00–36:00]

• Levin decries lack of international will to pressure Qatar, noting Europe has “embraced the modern day Nazis, the Islamists, the terrorists.”
• “The day that the Israelis play victim is long over… Can you imagine if Qatar were harboring Hamas leadership… that ordered a slaughter of Americans on a bus in Washington, D.C. … Of course not. We would find that leadership and we would do exactly what the Israelis did, or attempt to anyway.” ([17:19])

9. Crime and Law Enforcement in America

[42:58–48:39]

• Extended discussion of recent violent crimes in the US (notably the murder of Erna Zaruska in Charlotte) as a symptom of failed justice and leniency in Democrat-run cities.
• President Trump’s video message: “We have to respond with force and strength. We have to be vicious, just like they are. It’s the only thing they understand.” ([44:30] Trump)

10. Immigration Enforcement and Political Debate

[53:14–67:30+]

• In-depth debate featuring ICE officials and Tom Holman, contesting critics’ claims that immigration enforcement tactics are inhumane or excessive.
• Levin and guests dispute the narrative that illegal immigrants should only face deportation following violent crimes: “So what? They’re here illegally. So what? They’re not allowed to be here again. Do you have to commit a violent crime in order to be deported?” ([67:09])
• Discussions of political obstruction to enforcing existing immigration law.

11. Faith, American Values, and Supporting Israel

[87:48–101:28]

• Interview with Senator Tim Scott about his book One Nation Always Under God and the importance of faith in the nation’s founding and health.
• Scott: “An America without faith is an America in decline. …Our rights, our intrinsic value, comes from a creator upon high and not a government down low.” ([88:12], [92:14])
• Discussion of bipartisan support for Israel, rooted in both biblical and practical grounds.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Qatar as a terror sponsor:
  • “Qatar is a terror state, it is a terrorist state. It was the biggest funder of Hamas.” (Levin, [04:10])
  • "Qatar has 911 blood on its hands. How quickly we dismiss what happened on 9/11." (Levin, [15:05])
• On U.S. hypocrisy:
  • "Did we not send special forces into Pakistan to take out Osama bin Laden…? The answer is yes, we did." (Levin, [10:40])
• On seeking justice:
  • “I agree 100% with those calling on Qatar to immediately turn over the Hamas leaders… These are the modern day Nazis.” (Levin, [20:04])
• On media indifference:
  • “Not a single reporter in that room raised one [question about Qatar’s terror support]. Not one.” (Levin, [29:28])
• Benjamin Netanyahu:
  • “Those days when Jews could be murdered with impunity are over. On this day, as in previous days, Israel acted wholly independently.” (Netanyahu, [26:49])
• President Trump on crime:
  • “We have to respond with force and strength. We have to be vicious, just like they are.” (Trump, [44:30])
• Senator Tim Scott on faith:
  • “An America without faith is an America in decline. …Our rights, our intrinsic value, comes from a creator upon high and not a government down low.” (Scott, [88:12], [92:14])

Timestamps: Key Segments

• [01:55] – Levin introduces the main subject: Hamas terror attack in Jerusalem and Qatar’s role.
• [04:10] – Qatar as a terrorist state–Levin’s central claim.
• [10:40] – Comparison to US raid on bin Laden in Pakistan.
• [17:19] – Hypothetical: what if Hamas killed Americans and leaders sheltered in Qatar?
• [20:04–21:00] – Calls for Qatar to turn over Hamas leaders, “modern day Nazis” comparison.
• [25:50–27:41] – Netanyahu’s speech on Israel’s precision strike in Qatar.
• [28:10–33:00] – White House response and Levin’s critique.
• [42:58–45:16] – Trump message on crime and law enforcement.
• [53:14–57:07] – Tom Holman & ICE discussion on immigration enforcement.
• [87:48–101:28] – Extended interview with Senator Tim Scott on faith and America.

Additional Highlights

• Levin repeatedly questions the logic of the U.S. treating Qatar as an ally while it directly undermines American and Israeli security.
• He draws pointed analogies (“modern-day Nazis”) to evoke historical urgency regarding the need to apprehend or neutralize terrorist leaders.
• Consistent theme: Sovereignty does not shield nations from responsibility if they harbor international terrorists.
• Throughout, Levin portrays American media and much of Washington’s political class as either ignorant of or complicit in Qatar’s influence operations.
• Extended faith-based conclusion with Senator Tim Scott on the moral and civic necessity of religious grounding for America’s endurance.

Conclusion

Mark Levin’s “America’s Unseen Enemy: Qatar’s Role in Terrorism” is a fiery, incisive critique of both U.S. foreign policy and domestic political weakness in confronting Qatar’s sponsorship of terrorism. Levin challenges listeners to demand greater accountability from both the U.S. government and media, insisting that neither sovereignty nor diplomatic sophistry should allow Qatar to shield those responsible for murder and terrorism. The episode closes with a strong appeal to faith, civic virtue, and unwavering support for Israel.

For those seeking a deep-dive on Qatar’s strategic use of wealth and influence to undermine Western security and values, as well as a scathing analysis of U.S. policy failures, this episode is essential listening.