Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 10/9/25: Gaza Ceasefire Deal Explained, Travel Delays Amid Gov Shutdown
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Oct 9, 2025 In this discussion, Jeremy Scahill, an investigative journalist and co-founder of Declassified/DropSite News, dives deep into the complexities of the Gaza ceasefire negotiations. He outlines key terms like the hostage exchange and partial Israeli withdrawal, while exploring Palestinian fears regarding trust and governance post-ceasefire. Scahill also analyzes the roles of regional mediators and the pragmatic choice of Hamas to engage with Trump, juxtaposed with the immediate reactions from Gaza's residents amidst the ongoing government shutdown affecting travel.
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Deal Prioritizes Hostages Over Full Withdrawal
- The announced deal focuses mainly on hostage exchanges and limited Israeli withdrawals rather than full Gaza withdrawal or Hamas disarmament.
- Jeremy Scahill and hosts say this validates criticism that US could have stopped the war earlier but chose not to until now.
Hamas Took A Calculated Diplomatic Risk
- Hamas accepted concessions because negotiators judged diplomacy via Trump the only realistic path to stop mass destruction and free captives.
- The agreement yields prisoner swaps, limited Israeli pullback, reopened Rafah crossing and resumed aid at January ceasefire levels.
Major Issues Deferred To Later Phases
- Key bargaining points remained contested: which Palestinian prisoners are released and whether October 7 fighters go free.
- Israel refuses to fully withdraw and aims to defer governance and disarmament questions to later phases.