The World Negotiations over the war in Gaza begin in Egypt
Oct 6, 2025
Shireen Jafari, an international correspondent, shares her insights on the Egypt-mediated negotiations aimed at ending the Gaza conflict. She discusses a 20-point plan proposed by Trump, focusing on hostage release and governance in Gaza. Juka Tukuri, an engineering researcher, reveals technical findings about why Shackleton's ship, Endurance, succumbed to Antarctic pack ice, emphasizing the inadequate design of the deck beams. The dialogue also touches on geopolitical tensions, including a recent attack in Ukraine and calls for accountability regarding anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko's death.
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Ceasefire Talks Center On Control And Withdrawal
- Negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh use indirect channels with Egypt, Qatar and U.S. as mediators to push a 20-point ceasefire framework.
- Key sticking points include who controls Gaza after hostages are released and whether Israel will withdraw its forces.
Trump's 20-Point Plan Leaves Big Gaps
- The U.S. 20-point plan frames hostages' release and Gaza's future but leaves major details vague, like timetables and borders.
- Hamas must disarm and relinquish governance under the plan, yet its willingness to disarm remains unresolved.
Lviv Strike Triggers Major Ukrainian Retaliation
- Russia carried out intense drone and missile strikes on Lviv, marking one of the city's most sustained attacks since 2022.
- Ukraine responded with large-scale strikes on Russian ammunition and logistics sites, escalating the conflict ahead of winter.
