

10/9/25 - The Genius of Trump's Middle East Peace Deal
8 snips Oct 10, 2025
Senator Lindsey Graham, a veteran U.S. lawmaker, joins to dissect the intricacies of Trump's two-phase Middle East peace deal, emphasizing the strategic significance of the plan. He highlights the urgency of addressing threats from Hezbollah, Iran, and the Houthis, arguing that real stability requires disarming Hamas. Graham warns of the dangers posed by Iran's regime and its proxy networks. The discussion weaves through diplomatic pressures on Hamas, the potential for regional realignment, and the continuing political implications in the U.S.
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Two-Phase Peace Plan Is The Strategic Pivot
- The Trump peace plan is structured in two phases: immediate hostage release then complex disarmament and governance steps.
- Phase two must succeed or the deal voids, making enforcement the critical hinge for lasting peace.
Trump's Unique Leverage Over Regional Actors
- Levin argues only Donald Trump could marshal the regional pressure necessary to reach this point.
- He credits Trump with forcing Qatar and Turkey to pressure or remove Hamas leaders living there.
Military Success Created Diplomatic Room
- Levin credits Israel's military successes and decisive operations as essential preconditions for the diplomatic breakthrough.
- He frames Israel's battlefield gains as enabling the diplomatic space for the agreement.