ThePrint CutTheClutter: What Trump’s Gaza peace plan means for Israel, Hamas & Middle East, & answers to 5 key questions
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Oct 13, 2025 The podcast dives into Trump's recent visit to Israel amid a ceasefire and the release of hostages by Hamas. It explores Trump's role in this peace plan and how he’s compared to historical figures like Cyrus the Great. The dynamics between Trump, Netanyahu, and regional influences are scrutinized, especially regarding Iran's weakening grip. Discussions include the future of Gaza under international governance, Hamas's disarmament, and the implications for Israeli politics and the two-state solution.
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Trump Cast As Peacemaker In Israel
- Donald Trump is portrayed as the decisive broker who ushered in a ceasefire and hostage returns in Gaza.
- Shekhar Gupta highlights how Israelis hailed Trump as the central victor rather than their own leaders.
Knesset Speaker Compares Trump To Cyrus
- Amir Ohana hailed Trump as a modern-day Cyrus the Great and urged historic praise.
- Gupta recounts the Knesset speaker's sweeping comparison and call for a Nobel Prize for Trump.
Trump Pressured Netanyahu Over War Timing
- Trump publicly praised Netanyahu yet privately pressured him over the conduct of the war and its timing.
- Gupta argues Trump's intervention stemmed from frustration with Netanyahu's prolonged campaign and regional fallout.