The Duran Podcast GAZA Phase One Agreement
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Oct 9, 2025 Witnessing the Gaza Phase One deal unfold, Patrick and Alexander dive into its key elements, like hostage releases and Israeli troop withdrawals. They discuss why this phase suited Hamas and the formidable challenges ahead in disarming the group. Controversies around a peacekeeping force spark debates on who should step in. The talk shifts to how this agreement could enable a US-Israel focus on Iran, and they ponder the political implications for Trump. Finally, they emphasize the need to monitor the complexities of future phases while acknowledging early humanitarian gains.
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Phase One Was The Straightforward Win
- Releasing hostages and prisoner swaps were the easy, mutually beneficial initial steps for both Hamas and Israel.
- Phase one achieved a ceasefire and Israeli pullback but left core issues unresolved.
Disarmament And Peacekeepers Are The Hard Part
- Disarming Hamas and deploying peacekeepers are the hard, unresolved elements of the 20-point plan.
- Major disagreements exist over who provides peacekeepers and whether Hamas would ever disarm.
Ceasefire Durability Is Doubtful
- The ceasefire's durability is doubtful because Israeli hardliners and Gaza militants can each derail the process.
- Mercouris expects the arrangement could become another temporary pause rather than a lasting peace.