Democracy Now! Audio Democracy Now! 2025-10-06 Monday
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Oct 6, 2025 
Daniel Levy, a former Israeli peace negotiator, critiques the Trump-Netanyahu Gaza plan, highlighting its lack of details and emphasizing urgent ceasefire needs. Kieran Andriou, a British–Palestinian journalist, shares his harrowing firsthand account of the Sumud flotilla's interception by Israeli forces, detailing the mistreatment of detainees. Alex de Waal, author and peace expert, discusses starvation as a weapon in Gaza and Sudan, arguing that humanitarian aid shouldn't hinge on ceasefires. Each guest sheds light on critical issues affecting the region.
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Plan Lacks Key Details On Withdrawal
- Daniel Levy argues Trump's 20-point plan is not a genuine peace plan and lacks crucial detail on withdrawal and humanitarian access.
- He warns the plan focuses on control arrangements rather than addressing West Bank deoccupation or Palestinian self-determination.
Colonial Governance Raised As Red Flag
- Levy highlights the plan's colonial-style governance proposals involving outsiders like Tony Blair as problematic.
- He stresses the absence of any mention of the West Bank or genuine decolonization in the plan.
Netanyahu's Victory Narrative And Constraints
- Levy says Netanyahu seeks a victory narrative while preserving options to avoid full withdrawal and resume operations.
- He notes mass mobilizations and international pressure are influencing state responses and pushing action.
