The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart Trump’s Peace Plan: Lessons from the Negotiating Table
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Oct 16, 2025 
Jon Stewart chats with Daniel Levy, a former Israeli peace negotiator, and Zaha Hassan, a senior fellow with deep roots in Palestinian rights. They dissect the recent ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting its humanitarian importance yet acknowledging its limitations. The guests argue that transitional plans risk maintaining control without true sovereignty for Palestinians. They also explore the impact of regional dynamics on the peace process, the viability of a two-state solution, and the need for grassroots movements to drive meaningful changes. Amidst skepticism, there's a glimmer of hope for progress.
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Benchmarks Have Been One-Sided
- Benchmarks historically applied asymmetrically favored Israeli obligations dropping off the map.
- Zaha Hassan notes Palestinian benchmarks persist while Israeli obligations are neglected.
Reform Must Be Palestinian-Led
- Palestinian political renewal must be Palestinian-owned to be legitimate.
- Levy says reforms designed by occupiers won't produce durable governance or security.
Make Impunity Unacceptable
- Address Israeli impunity as the first step to changing behavior and incentives.
- Levy recommends accountability mechanisms so Israeli society faces costs for abuses.