What Next | Daily News and Analysis Is the Gaza Deal Real?
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Oct 7, 2025 Yair Rosenberg, a staff writer at The Atlantic and author of the newsletter Deep Shtetl, dives deep into the complexities of Trump's Gaza negotiations. He discusses why the announcement seemed premature, the contents of the 20-point plan, and the cautious approach to Palestinian self-governance without explicitly mentioning statehood. Rosenberg also explores the shifting dynamics in Israel's negotiations, the role of Hamas, and the sticky issues like hostages and guarantees, offering insights into potential outcomes and implications for Netanyahu's future.
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Fait Accompli Presentation Masks Hurdles
- Trump presented the 20-point Gaza plan as a fait accompli even though many steps remained unresolved.
- Yair Rosenberg warns that presentation as done masks tremendous logistical and political hurdles to implementation.
Qualified Agreement Sparks Real Hope
- Initial public reactions shifted from skepticism to optimism after Hamas issued a qualified statement.
- Rosenberg notes people on both sides felt a rare glimmer of hope despite the plan's fragility.
Scale-Back Not Full Ceasefire
- Israel paused its Gaza City advance after Trump pushed for negotiations, reducing large-scale military action.
- Rosenberg stresses the pause is partial and skirmishes and strikes continue.