The Times of Israel Daily Briefing Day 723 - Trump's 21-point Gaza plan, broken down
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Sep 28, 2025 Jacob Magid, U.S. bureau chief for The Times of Israel, provides a sharp analysis of Netanyahu's recent speech at the UN and the dramatic walkout it sparked. The discussion shifts to Trump’s 21-point Gaza plan, unpacking its strategies to encourage Gazans to stay and its ambiguous pathway to a future Palestinian state. Magid highlights the plan's complexities, including immediate ceasefire terms and the controversial role of an international stabilization force. Tune in for insights on how these diplomatic moves could reshape the region.
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Mass Walkout At Netanyahu's UN Speech
- Jacob Magid described a coordinated mass walkout during Netanyahu's UN speech that emptied the chamber for dramatic effect.
- He said delegates timed their arrival just to leave, highlighting Israel's international isolation at the UN.
Netanyahu's Speech Was Performed For Home Audiences
- Magid argued Netanyahu's UN speech used theatrical stunts and props aimed more at a domestic audience than persuading UN delegates.
- The QR code, loudspeakers and posters framed the address as a performance for Israelis and supporters abroad.
Plan Encourages Gazans To Stay And Hints At Statehood
- The 21-point plan notably encourages Gazans to stay and offers a political horizon toward statehood, departing from past proposals.
- Magid said the plan uses deliberate ambiguity to win buy-in but leaves key details for later negotiation.