Consider This from NPR Jake Sullivan tried to get a Gaza peace deal. Here's what he thinks of Trump's
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Oct 10, 2025 
Jake Sullivan, former U.S. National Security Advisor under President Biden, shares insights on the recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. He discusses the immediate relief it provides, including hostage releases and humanitarian aid. Sullivan reflects on the influence of Trump’s 20-point peace plan and questions whether it changed the dynamics of negotiations. He dives into the complexities of U.S. pressure versus the realities on the ground, and expresses his concerns about future governance in Gaza and the lasting impacts of the conflict.
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Immediate Human Relief From Ceasefire
- A ceasefire is now in effect with hostages coming out and aid going in, which brings immediate human relief.
- Jake Sullivan says that formula—ceasefire, hostages, aid—is a basic but powerful starting point for stabilizing Gaza.
Ceasefire Broke Down, Conditions Changed
- Sullivan notes the Biden team left office with a ceasefire and roadmap for ending the war, which Israel later abandoned.
- He argues both U.S. pressure and degraded Hamas capacity combined to create conditions for the new deal.
Hamas' Military Capacity Has Been Severely Degraded
- Sullivan emphasizes Hamas is much weaker now after leadership and military losses over the year.
- He says that weakened capacity is a key reason the situation became ripe for resolution.