We have officially entered the second phase of Gaza’s 20-point peace plan.” Those were the words of the US president, who said that Washington will reach a deal with Hamas on handing over its weapons. He also threatened the group with consequences if it doesn’t comply. Donald Trump stopped short of calling on Israel to fulfill its commitments. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the US announcement as largely symbolic. So, is the transition to the next phase even possible?
Presenter: James Bays
Guest: Xavier Abu Eid, political analyst and former adviser to the Palestine Liberation Organization negotiation team.
Yezid Sayigh, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Middle East Center.
Yossi Beilin, former Israeli Justice Minister.
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