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PDB Situation Report | November 8th, 2025: Inside The U.S. Plan To Police Gaza & The Front Lines Of AI Warfare

Nov 8, 2025
Edmund Fitton-Brown, former UK ambassador to Yemen, shares insights on the U.S. plan for an international security force in Gaza, evaluating its potential success amidst regional tensions. Adam Hartage, a former CIA officer, discusses how AI is revolutionizing education and influencing young minds, warning against children relying on technology for thinking. The conversation delves into the need for critical thinking skills in an AI-driven world and the risks of misinformation as technology evolves.
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INSIGHT

US Blueprint For An International Gaza Force

  • The US proposed a temporary international security force to stabilize Gaza and prevent a post-withdrawal vacuum.
  • The plan targets disarmament, order, and rebuilding civilian institutions over a two-year mandate.
INSIGHT

Ambassador Sees Plan As Ambitious But Difficult

  • Ambassador Edmund Fitton-Brown called the plan imaginative but acknowledged its practical difficulty.
  • He noted progress from presidential involvement but warned phase two is complex and contested.
ADVICE

Prioritize Honest Brokers For ISF Acceptance

  • Ensure participating countries are seen as honest brokers by Israel to gain its cooperation.
  • Prioritize partners with credibility and capability, like Egypt and Israel as facilitators for the ISF.
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