Haaretz Podcast Special episode: What you need to know about Trump's new Israel-Gaza peace plan | with Amir Tibon
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Sep 30, 2025 
Amir Tibon, a Haaretz columnist and expert on Israeli politics and security, provides a deep dive into Trump's new 20-point peace plan for Israel and Gaza. He highlights the plan’s lofty goals but criticizes its lack of detail and realistic implementation prospects. Tibon discusses the challenges Netanyahu faces from the hard-right coalition, Hamas's potential rejection, and the complicated role of the Palestinian Authority. He expresses skepticism about the feasibility of Trump’s strategy for quick peace, suggesting more pressure is needed for meaningful change.
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Big Headlines, Few Details
- The Trump plan offers bold headlines but lacks critical operational details and timelines.
- Without those specifics, political will and practical implementation remain highly uncertain.
Hostage Exchange Is The Only Clear Clause
- The only clearly specified element is the hostage-prisoner exchange with exact numbers and a 72-hour clause.
- Core items like Israeli withdrawal, international force makeup, and mandates remain ambiguous and unresolved.
Hostage Is A Neighbor
- Amir Tibon mentions a personal connection: one of the living hostages is his neighbor from Kibbutz Nachal Oz.
- He speaks from his home near the community awaiting that person's return.