The Bulletin Hostages Come Home
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Oct 14, 2025 
Haviv Rettig Gur, a veteran Israeli journalist, discusses the intricate Trump-brokered peace plan, particularly the terms surrounding hostage releases and the challenges posed by Hamas. Yossi Klein-Halevi shares insights on the emotional and cultural significance of hostages returning home, emphasizing the deep national trauma and the moral imperative to redeem captives. Robert Nicholson explores the complexities of Palestinian governance and the potential for future reconstruction, highlighting the impact of regional actors in stabilizing Gaza.
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Phase One Works; Phase Two Is Uncertain
- Phase one of the Trump-brokered plan returns 20 hostages, moves Israeli forces to the yellow line, and floods Gaza with aid.
- Phase two remains uncertain and hinges on Hamas disarmament, withdrawal, and a transitional authority.
Returned Hostages Make Renewed War Harder
- If hostages are returned but Hamas refuses to disarm, international pressure will make renewed large-scale Israeli operations politically difficult.
- Israel's exhausted public and economic costs reduce appetite for resuming full war absent clear justification.
Hamas Reasserts Control On The Ground
- Hamas fighters have emerged to reassert control, clashing with local clans and repressing critics in Gaza.
- If Hamas remains in power, reconstruction risks being diverted into rebuilding military capabilities like tunnels.