Newshour Trump and Netanyahu to discuss Gaza peace plan
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Sep 28, 2025 Jacob Magid, U.S. bureau chief for The Times of Israel, discusses Trump's optimism regarding a Gaza peace deal and outlines a complex 21-point proposal. Luis Marquez, an anti-fascist activist from Portland, provides insights into local protests and critiques the portrayal of Antifa and federal troop deployments. Carla Conti dives into the cultural revival of Dial a Poem, connecting the public with poets worldwide. The conversation weaves through international tensions, community activism, and vibrant cultural initiatives.
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US Plan Reopens Palestinian Political Horizon
- Jacob Magid reports Trump's Gaza proposal reintroduces a political horizon for Palestinians, including a pathway to a future state.
- The plan also reverses earlier talk of forcing Gazans out by explicitly encouraging Palestinians to remain in Gaza.
Transitional Technocrats And International Oversight
- Clause 9 proposes a Palestinian-led technocratic transitional government supported by an international advisory committee.
- The U.S. would help establish the body and Tony Blair might chair the committee to aid Gaza's reconstruction.
Ambiguity May Undermine The Deal
- Magid judges the plan's success below 50% because key clauses—like Hamas disarmament and the Palestinian Authority's role—remain vague and contentious.
- He suggests the proposal uses deliberate ambiguity to attract both sides but may not satisfy Israel or the Palestinians.
