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Can the Trump plan bring peace to Gaza?

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Oct 7, 2025
Patrick Winter, The Guardian's diplomatic editor, dives into the complexities of Trump's 20-point peace plan for Gaza. He outlines the significant discussions in Egypt, including a potential hostage-for-prisoner exchange and contentious issues surrounding disarmament and governance. Winter highlights the exclusion of Palestinians from negotiations and the vital role of regional players like Qatar and Egypt. He raises concerns about the fragility of guarantees amid ongoing violence while emphasizing the critical need for diplomatic momentum and the political implications for leaders involved.
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INSIGHT

Hostage Swap As Negotiation Catalyst

  • The 20-point plan centers first on a hostage-prisoner exchange as a gateway to broader talks about Gaza's future.
  • Success depends on whether Israel will accept conditions that prevent resuming full-scale fighting afterwards.
INSIGHT

Technocratic 'Day After' Body Unclear

  • The plan proposes an interim technocratic body to manage Gaza reconstruction, allegedly overseen by a supervisory board chaired by Donald Trump.
  • The relationship between this body and Palestinian political forces remains vague and contentious.
ADVICE

Put Aid Delivery First

  • Reintroduce UN agencies, especially UNRWA, to lead aid distribution to avoid the failures of shadow organisations.
  • Prioritise immediate food, shelter and medical aid before grand reconstruction visions.
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