The spiked podcast Why Trump’s Gaza peace plan infuriates the left
Oct 10, 2025
Jake Wallis Simons, a journalist and author, dives into the contentious landscape following the Gaza conflict. He discusses the complexities of Trump's Gaza peace plan and its geopolitical implications. Simons critiques media narratives and the misuse of the term 'genocide' while linking modern anti-Israel sentiment to historical antisemitism. He also explores the psychological denial around Hamas’s brutality and the rising antisemitism in the UK, revealing how current attitudes reflect deep societal divides.
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War Ending Versus Lasting Peace
- Jake Wallis Simons argues the Trump deal likely ends the war but not peace in Gaza.
- He warns phase two demands demilitarisation and complex negotiations that may spark internal violence.
Protesters' Hypocrisy Exposed
- Tom Slater says the peace plan exposed hypocrisy among anti-Israel protesters.
- He notes many protested for 'humanitarian' reasons but then opposed the ceasefire when it arrived.
Genocide Claims As Ideology
- Jake Wallis Simons calls genocide claims largely ideological and longstanding.
- He traces terms like 'genocide' and 'apartheid' to propagandist origins and says they were abused after Oct 7.
