Novara Live Trump Pushes for Urgent Ceasefire Deal As Israel’s Assault Deepens
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Oct 6, 2025 
Daniel Levy, a Middle East analyst and former Israeli negotiator, shares insights on Trump's urgent call for a ceasefire in Gaza amidst escalating violence. He analyzes the flaws in Trump's 20-point plan and discusses Arab states' roles in negotiations, including the leverage held by Hamas. Journalist Olly Haynes delves into France's political turmoil, highlighting the resignation of PM Sébastien Lecornu and the broader implications for future elections. Together, they explore how these crises intertwine with issues of governance and humanitarian response.
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Trump Publicly Pushed A Gaza Ceasefire
- Donald Trump publicly urged an immediate stop to Israel's bombing of Gaza and hailed Hamas's conditional approval of his 20-point plan.
- The plan's headline elements include hostage-prisoner swaps, decommissioning weapons, and temporary international administration of Gaza.
Plan Lacks Ironclad Guarantees
- Daniel Levy warns the 20-point plan lacks crucial implementation details linking hostage release to genuine Israeli withdrawal.
- He calls the proposal usable only if it credibly ends the genocidal assault and scales up humanitarian aid.
Arab Mediation Shaped The Talks
- Arab states and mediators revised and negotiated the plan separately from Trump's initial paper, seeking more Palestinian-centred terms.
- Mediators then pressed Hamas to give 'something to work with' to enable proximity talks in Cairo.