Fareed Zakaria GPS Two Different Views on Trump’s Gaza Plan
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Oct 5, 2025 
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US-Backed Plan Mirrors Israeli Goals
- Dan Senor argues Trump's 20-point Gaza plan is essentially an Israeli-authored framework presented by the U.S. to gain broader acceptance.
- He contends the plan could end the war, remove Hamas control, and return hostages while enabling regional stabilization.
Hostages And Disarmament Are The Deal's Linchpins
- Senor says the crucial element is disarmament and the front-loading of hostage returns to secure Israeli buy-in.
- He believes Hamas's command structure is mostly gone, making implementation more feasible.
Turn Security Gains Into Political Capital
- Senor advises Netanyahu could survive political fallout by going to elections after delivering security gains and retrieving hostages.
- He suggests Israeli leaders can leverage security successes to justify the plan domestically.
