In Episode 1, Ms. Burns and Ms. Baker reveal the inception of HAMAS’s U.S. infrastructure, overseen by “the Architect,” Mousa Abu Marzook, a senior leader of the Muslim Brotherhood and a pivotal figure in embedding HAMAS’s operations in the U.S. This episode delves into the organized efforts within American borders that supported HAMAS through financial, propaganda, and logistical networks—structures that continue to evolve with global implications. Through exclusive accounts and primary evidence, listeners will gain insight into HAMAS’s layered organizational approach and its deep connections to the Muslim Brotherhood, as well as Marzook’s dealings with international powers.

The series begins with a powerful prologue recounting the harrowing events of October 7, 2023, when HAMAS launched an assault on Israel by land, air, and sea. This opening episode shares the firsthand accounts of survivors like Natalie Sanandaji, a New York native attending the Nova music festival, who narrowly escaped the massacre as rockets and gunfire shattered the dawn. Listeners will also hear from Moshe Emilio Lavi, whose family near the Gaza border endured terror as his brother-in-law was taken hostage. These personal stories highlight the devastating human toll and lasting trauma caused by HAMAS’s brutal tactics, which was followed quickly by an outpouring of support for HAMAS by individuals and groups in the US. The Prologue poses the question- Why did these groups express support for HAMAS, rather than condemning the deadly attacks? The Prologue sets the stage for understanding the broader implications of the series.