The Lawfare Podcast Lawfare Daily: President Trump’s Peace Plan for Gaza
Oct 2, 2025
Joel Braunold, Managing Director at the S. Daniel Abraham Center for Middle East Peace, dives into President Trump’s proposed peace plan for Gaza. He outlines the rapid diplomatic developments that preceded the plan, highlighting key events from late August to September. Braunold discusses the roles of international figures and governments in shaping the proposal, the 20 points of the plan, and its implications for humanitarian aid and governance. He also explores the potential for economic development and the challenges of demilitarization and reform within the Palestinian Authority.
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How Multiple Tracks Produced The Bridge Plan
- Multiple regional tracks (Blair, French-Saudi, Turkey/Qatar/Egypt) converged to produce the Trump 20-point bridge between ending the war and a day-after plan.
- The plan stitches different proposals into a single pragmatic package with the U.S. personally guarantying implementation.
Ceasefire Mechanics And Political Constraints
- The plan conditions an immediate halt to fighting on a 72-hour timetable and a calibrated prisoner-hostage exchange formula.
- Israel must secure cabinet approval to release hundreds of detainees, so political buy-in is essential.
Humanitarian Shift To UN And Rafah Access
- The agreement shifts humanitarian control from the Gaza Humanitarian Fund to established actors like the UN and Red Crescent.
- Rafah crossing operations and some Palestinian roles at the crossing mirror the January 19, 2025 ceasefire modalities.