The Inside Story Podcast Can Trump's new plan end Israel's genocide in Gaza?
Sep 30, 2025
In this enlightening discussion, Salman Shaikh, former UN official, Mustafa Barghouti, Palestinian political leader, and Nomi Bar-Yaacov, international peace negotiator, delve into Trump's 20-point plan for Gaza. They explore whether the timing is right for peace and critique the plan's representation of Palestinian interests. The guests voice concerns about Hamas's trustworthiness and the implications of foreign oversight. They also touch on the dire conditions in the West Bank and the importance of Palestinian self-determination amidst ongoing tensions.
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Framework Not A Full Plan
- The 20-point document reads as principles rather than a detailed plan and risks being reshaped by political actors.
- Salman Shaikh warns that without concrete steps the framework may fail to silence the guns.
Regional Buy-In Is Essential
- The agreement lacks implementation details and needs broad regional buy-in to work.
- Nomi Bar-Yaacov stresses inclusion of Egypt, Jordan, Gulf states, Turkey and a verification mechanism.
Key Palestinian Rights Are Missing
- The plan emphasizes prisoner exchanges and humanitarian aid but omits Palestinian self-determination and occupation issues.
- Mustafa Barghouti argues the omission undermines the possibility of a real peace.