The Decibel How Trump’s peace plan for Gaza could end the war
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Oct 6, 2025 Eric Reguly, the European bureau chief at The Globe and Mail, offers invaluable insights from his on-the-ground reporting in Cairo and Jerusalem. He breaks down Trump's controversial 20-point peace plan for Gaza, exploring its reception and potential impact. Key discussions include the plan's proposals for hostage releases and the disarmament of Hamas, alongside the significance of Israeli public opinion and global backlash. Reguly also highlights the complexities of Palestinian exclusion in the negotiations and the challenging path to lasting peace.
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Plan Rejects Forcing Gazans Out
- The plan demands an end to the war, disarmament of Hamas, and that Palestinians in Gaza not be forced out of the territory.
- This directly counters earlier talk of a "Gaza without Gazans" and shifts the logistical and political stakes of any settlement.
Hostage Release Tied To Fast Prison Swap
- The plan links the rapid release of hostages to a large-scale prisoner exchange with Israel within 72 hours of agreement.
- That timetable creates immediate political pressure and a clear early test of whether the deal will hold.
Gaza Oversight Placed In Foreign Hands
- The new plan removes a role for the Palestinian Authority and instead places oversight with a Board of Peace chaired by Donald Trump and Tony Blair.
- That outside-led governance model worries Palestinians who see no direct say in their future.