Tom Bateman

BBC foreign policy correspondent who has covered the Trump administration and served as the BBC's Middle East correspondent based in Jerusalem; provides analysis of diplomacy and the Gaza situation.

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Oct 6, 2025 • 27min

Is Trump on the brink of achieving peace in Gaza?

Tom Bateman, a BBC foreign policy correspondent with extensive experience in the Middle East, shares insights on Donald Trump's surprising peace initiative for Gaza. They discuss the backdrop of previous diplomatic efforts under Biden, the recent breakout of violence, and the dynamics of Trump’s public pressure tactics on Israel and Hamas. Bateman analyzes the vague 20-point plan and Hamas's mixed response, and speculates on the future of negotiations in Cairo, highlighting both the unprecedented momentum and the risks involved.

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