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US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Jessica Steinberg for today’s episode.
Following US President Donald Trump’s much-anticipated meeting at the United Nations with leaders of eight Arab countries, Magid discusses aspects of Trump’s 21-point plan, based on a proposal worked on by former UK prime minister Tony Blair. Magid points out that Trump assured the participating leaders that the US will not allow Israel to annex parts of the West Bank.
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Magid also discusses a French plan to stabilize the region, with five Arab countries named as likely sponsors and with a two-page proposal that specifically discusses disarming Hamas.
Check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing liveblog for more updates.
For further reading:
Trump presented comprehensive plan to end Gaza war in UN meeting with Muslim leaders
French proposal envisions multinational Gaza force tasked with gradually disarming Hamas
Heading to UN, Netanyahu dismisses Palestine recognition as ‘shameful capitulation’
Qatar, Jordan denounce Netanyahu as warmonger, regional threat; Indonesia says ‘Shalom’
US envoy Witkoff ‘confident’ of Gaza breakthrough in coming days as peace plan floated
France, Saudi Arabia in warning to Israel: ‘Any form of annexation is a red line’
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