Bloomberg Businessweek Trump Urges World Leaders to Seize Momentum for Gaza Peace
Oct 13, 2025
Mona Yacoubian, a Middle East expert, analyzes Trump's push for a lasting Gaza ceasefire and the complexities of governance and disarmament. Daniel Florness, CEO of Fastenal, shares insights on quarterly earnings, pricing strategies, and the challenges of shifting supply chains amid tariff risks. Harmit Singh, Chief Financial Officer at Levi Strauss, discusses the company's strong sales, diversification efforts, and strategic positioning against tariffs. Together, they explore the global implications of these pressing issues.
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Ceasefire Is A Fragile Milestone
- The ceasefire marks key milestones like hostage releases and aid flow but is premature to call an end to the war.
- Implementation details — disarming Hamas, security, and governance — will determine if this becomes lasting peace.
Disarmament Without Destruction Problem
- Disarming Hamas without destroying it is a central but unresolved point in the plan.
- International stabilization and a technocratic governance structure are proposed but lack clear mechanisms for execution.
Security And Governance Are The Real Test
- Key near-term tasks are securing areas as Israeli troops withdraw and defining who receives arms from Hamas.
- Governance gaps will leave space for resistance or successor groups if not resolved quickly.