The Take As Palestinians return to ruins, will Trump’s ceasefire hold?
Oct 13, 2025
Hamdah Salhut, an Al Jazeera English correspondent reporting on Gaza, provides a deep dive into the aftermath of the recent ceasefire. She paints a heartbreaking picture of Gaza City, revealing the devastation faced by returning residents. Salhut discusses the urgent humanitarian needs, including food and medical supplies, while outlining President Trump's complex 20-point plan. The conversation also touches on the obstacles of disarmament, international cooperation, and the broader implications for Palestinian governance and identity.
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Devastation Meets Tentative Ceasefire
- Palestinians returned to Gaza City to find no homes, no power, and no clear timeline for normalcy.
- Hamdah Salhut emphasizes the ceasefire as a necessary first step amid massive displacement and loss.
Prioritize Immediate Humanitarian Needs
- Get immediate life-saving humanitarian aid into Gaza: food, clean water, medical supplies, and shelters are urgent needs.
- Prioritize tents, blankets, and winter-ready supplies because cold nights and rain will hit returning populations.
Phased Deal Links Hostages, Aid, And Demilitarization
- Phase one of Trump's 20-point plan centers on hostage releases, prisoner swaps, and humanitarian access.
- Phase two ties Israeli withdrawal to the pace of Hamas demilitarization and international peacekeeping oversight.