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How to advance Trump's Gaza plan from magical thinking to lasting peace

How to advance Trump's Gaza plan from magical thinking to lasting peace

Update: 2025-10-17
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Beset by early ceasefire disputes between Israel and Hamas, international backers of President Trump's Mideast project must move quickly to elevate it from vague wish list to viable framework. Rapid delivery of aid, reconstruction - and security for Palestinians and Israelis โ€“ are essential. But without a political end game, it will founder.

Sanam Vakil, Marc Weller and Stephen Farrell join host Bronwen Maddox in this week's podcast from Chatham House.

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How to advance Trump's Gaza plan from magical thinking to lasting peace

How to advance Trump's Gaza plan from magical thinking to lasting peace

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