Post Reports Negotiating over Trump's peace plan for Gaza
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Oct 7, 2025 
Michael Birnbaum, a White House and foreign policy reporter for The Washington Post, dives into the ongoing peace talks for Gaza. He discusses key elements of Trump's 20-point proposal, including ceasefires and humanitarian aid. Notably, he reveals the stakeholders at the table and explains how this round feels more promising due to war fatigue and humanitarian urgency. Birnbaum also highlights the challenges ahead, like mutual distrust and the central issue of Hamas's future. Will these negotiations finally lead to lasting peace?
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Trump's 20-Point Framework
- The Trump administration produced a 20-point peace plan that aims to stop fighting and exchange hostages for prisoners.
- The plan is short on details and splits into phases, starting with an immediate ceasefire and hostage releases.
Phased Deal: Immediate Relief Then Governance
- The first phase calls for an Israeli partial pullback, Hamas hostage releases, Palestinian prisoner releases, and a surge of humanitarian aid.
- Later phases envision Israeli withdrawal, Hamas disarmament, and a technocratic Palestinian administration for basic services.
Bulldozing Gaza Is Off The Table
- Earlier ideas of displacing Palestinians and rebuilding Gaza as a Riviera are off the table under the current proposal.
- The plan keeps Gaza as Palestinian territory where residents who want to stay can remain.