The Times of Israel Daily Briefing Day 730 - Cautious optimism for Trump peace plan ahead of Cairo talks
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Oct 5, 2025 Jacob Magid, U.S. bureau chief for The Times of Israel, dives into the intensive negotiations surrounding the Trump peace plan ahead of crucial talks in Cairo. He reveals Hamas's surprising acceptance of major shifts in the proposal, emphasizing their desire for a role in Gaza's future framework. Magid also discusses Netanyahu's cautiously optimistic hopes for hostage returns, balancing U.S. pressure with regional dynamics. With thorny negotiation challenges ahead, the conversation highlights the potential for change in the conflict's trajectory.
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Henrietta Szold's Public Health Legacy
- In the early 1900s, Henrietta Szold organized nurses to combat childhood blindness in pre-state Israel.
- That effort grew into Hadassah hospitals and youth villages now serving millions and pioneering medical tech.
Hamas Front-Loads Hostage Concessions
- Hamas appears willing to give up major leverage by agreeing to front-load hostage releases without a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
- Mediators and the U.S. framed the move as Hamas treating hostages as liabilities, shifting momentum toward a deal.
Regional Mediators Changed Hamas's Calculus
- Qatar, Egypt and Turkey helped convince Hamas the hostages were more of a liability than an asset in negotiations.
- Trump's ability to pressure Netanyahu, including securing an apology, bolstered Hamas's confidence to move forward.