The Socialist Program with Brian Becker Gaza Ceasefire: Why Now, Where We Go Next [Preview]
Oct 11, 2025
The podcast dives into the recent Gaza ceasefire, exploring the conditions that led to this significant development. Thousands of Palestinians are returning to their homes amidst the devastation. The discussion highlights U.S. influence in the cessation of hostilities, particularly analyzing Trump's assertive role. The hosts examine the dynamics of back-channel negotiations and the pivotal shift in American policy that compelled action. It's a thought-provoking conversation about power, geopolitics, and the human cost of conflict.
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Ceasefire Appears To Hold
- A long-awaited ceasefire appears to be holding and thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning to Gaza despite widespread destruction.
- Israeli forces withdrew to the first deployment line in Trump's plan and now control about 53% of the Strip instead of over 80%.
U.S. Resolve, Not Paper, Changed Outcome
- Leanne Fulahan argues the crucial difference is U.S. willingness to end the war, not new language on paper.
- She emphasizes that American resolve, particularly from Trump, forced Israel to accept an end to large-scale operations.
Israel Repeatedly Sabotaged Ceasefires
- The hosts note Israel repeatedly sabotaged prior ceasefire proposals by rejecting permanent cessation language and refusing full withdrawal.
- They highlight a pattern of multiple negotiated attempts where Israel sought terms that avoided a true end to the war.