Views and positions expressed here are those of the writer, and do not necessarily represent NJN's views and policy positions.

 

An Analysis of Trump’s 20 Points

Q. The new Israel-Hamas agreement is indeed a strategic turning point. But in what direction?

A. Let’s begin with the nuts and bolts, understand what we’re dealing with in the days ahead, and leave President Trump’s ‘great days in civilization’ for later.

Q. But Trump’s twenty points are intended to create a “New Gaza”...

A. Not so fast. Points three through eight have a fair chance of being carried out, in full or at least in part. This means that the negotiations launched in Egypt on Monday this week stand a good chance of catalyzing a partial Israeli withdrawal, a ceasefire, a hostage release by Hamas and a prisoner release by Israel, and a major humanitarian aid effort.

Note that there is nothing new here: no New Gaza. Israel, Hamas and a variety of international actors have carried out these activities on a smaller scale at various points over the past two years. Israel has already ‘withdrawn’ once within the bounds of the Gaza Strip, and can readily do so again. Hence points three through eight look feasible and welcome, albeit not earthshaking.

Yossi Alpher is an independent security analyst. He is the former director of the Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies at Tel Aviv University, a former senior official with the Mossad, and a former IDF intelligence officer.

Views and positions expressed here are those of the writer, and do not necessarily represent NJN's views and policy positions.

 

Legislative Round-Up (10-3-25)

 

1. Bills, Resolutions
2. Letters
3. Hearings & Markups
4. Selected Members on the Record
5. Selected Media & Press releases/Statements

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1. Bills & Resolutions

(CODIFYING TRUMP’S 9/25/25 NATIONAL SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM/NSPM-7 TARGETING US CIVIL SOCIETY & HIS 9/22/25 EXECUTIVE ORDER DESIGNATING ANTIFA AS A DOMESTIC TERRORIST ORGANIZATION) S. 2936 [bill text]: Introduced 9/29/25 by Scott (R-FL), “A bill to designate Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, to counter domestic terrorism and organized political violence, and for other purposes,” aka the “Stop ANTIFA Act.” Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary...

(NO VISAS FOR PALESTINIAN OFFICIALS – MAYBE EVER – AS PUNISHMENT FOR PURSUING RECOGNITION) HR 5606: Introduced 9/26/25 by Self (R-TX) and Ogles (R-TN), “To codify sanctions with respect to individuals who are Palestine Liberation Organization members and Palestinian Authority officials,” aka the “Return to Palestinian Entities Accountability and Counterterrorism Enforcement Act (Return to PEACE Act).” Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Also see Self press release: Congressman Keith Self to Introduce Bill Exposing Fraudulent Palestinian Leadership Amidst Unilateral Calls for Statehood (which includes a note – “This bill is supported by FDD Action.“)

(BARRING ENFORCEMENT OF ICC WARRENTS ETC INSIDE THE USA) S. 2935: Introduced 9/29/25 by Scott (R-FL), “A bill to prohibit State and local law enforcement officers from arresting foreign nationals within the United States solely on the basis of an indictment, warrant, or request issued by the International Criminal Court, and for other purposes.” Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

(TARGETING REP TLAIB FOR DEFENSE OF PALESTINIANS LIVES & RIGHTS – AGAIN) H. Res. 674: Introduced 9/3/25 by Carter (R-GA), “Censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib for promoting and cheering on terrorism and antisemitism at the People’s Conference for Palestine. “Referred to the House Committee on Ethics... 

(TARGETING ACADEMIA – FREE SPEECH/CRITICISM OF ISRAEL) HR XXXX: On 9/2/25, the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies held a markup of the FY26 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Bill. The text (as introduced and passed by the Committee) includes Section 536: “SEC . 536. (a) None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be made available to a United States institution of higher education unless and until such institution adopts a prohibition on antisemitic conduct...
 

Lara Friedman is the President of the Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP). With more than 25 years working in the Middle East foreign policy arena, Lara is a leading authority on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, with particular expertise on the Israeli-Arab conflict, Israeli settlements, Jerusalem, and the role of the U.S. Congress.

 
 
 
 
 

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