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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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.
Doha Strike Prompted U.S. Shift
- A turning point came after Israel's strike on Doha negotiators on Sept. 9, which reportedly angered Trump and pushed him to actively pursue a settlement.
- That incident convinced the U.S. to rein in aspects of Israel's campaign and accelerated Trump's hands-on involvement.
No Annexation, But Contingency Clause Looms
- The plan explicitly forbids occupation or annexation of Gaza and states no one will be forced to leave Gaza, a major concession for Palestinians.
- Yet it also contains a clause allowing measures to proceed if Hamas delays or rejects the proposal, raising enforcement questions.