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Trump’s Gaza plan leaves two-state issue unclear

The most striking part of the new plan is the exclusion of the United Nations, except in aid distribution. Is this to please Israel?

Vappala Balachandran

Updated At : 06:56 AM Oct 08, 2025 IST

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PRIMA FACIE, US President Donald Trump's 20-point proposal for peace in Gaza might resemble President Ronald Reagan's two-track peace plan for Lebanon, announced in September 1982. Moved by "American public outrage and a phone call from King Fahd," Reagan called up Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and curtly told him to stop the heavy bombing of PLO positions, which was destroying much of Lebanon's infrastructure. Simultaneously, he enlisted Syrian help to stabilise the region.

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Trump’s Gaza plan leaves two-state issue unclear

The most striking part of the new plan is the exclusion of the United Nations, except in aid distribution. Is this to please Israel?

Vappala Balachandran

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