Judging Freedom Prof. Jeffrey Sachs : Netanyahu Stumbles.
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Sep 29, 2025 
Professor Jeffrey Sachs, a renowned economist and public policy expert, shares his insights on Israeli politics and the Gaza conflict. He critiques the vagueness of the Trump-Netanyahu announcement and emphasizes that Palestinian statehood is essential for lasting peace. Sachs argues that international efforts led by figures like Tony Blair fall short by ignoring core political injustices. He expresses skepticism about ceasefire plans, points out the damage Netanyahu has done to Israel's global image, and discusses Iran's complicated stance on nuclear weapons.
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Statehood Linked To Security
- Real peace requires linking Palestinian statehood to security guarantees that disarm Hamas politically.
- Without a Palestinian state, military defeat of Hamas alone won't produce durable regional peace.
Insist On Specific Political Terms
- Demand clear political terms and follow-through when evaluating peace proposals.
- Avoid accepting vague committees or phased plans that sidestep statehood and enforcement details.
A One-Sided 'Agreement' Lacks Substance
- The Trump announcement was a U.S.-Israel bilateral statement, not a negotiated ceasefire with Hamas.
- Such half-baked deals risk continuing the fighting because core political issues were omitted.