Why Trump Did What Biden Couldn’t (w/ Dan Shapiro)
Analyzing the Israel-Hamas War Ceasefire and Political Dynamics
Understand why the recent ceasefire took two years to materialize, who ultimately secured the deal, and the critical political and military hurdles remaining for long-term stability in Gaza.
Short Summary
- Phase One of the ceasefire implemented the return of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
- Former President Trump utilized unique leverage over Prime Minister Netanyahu to enforce the deal after the Biden administration could not secure it earlier.
- Phase Two relies fundamentally on the complete disarming and removal of Hamas from political and military power in Gaza.
This discussion with former Ambassador Dan Shapiro unpacks the complex diplomatic maneuvers leading to the temporary halt of the war that began on October 7th. It contrasts the political constraints faced by the Biden versus Trump administrations in applying leverage where it mattered most for achieving a successful cessation of hostilities.
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Top Comments (10)
Didn’t Trump literally tell Bibi during the 2024 election cycle to not make deals with Biden because it would look bad for his reelection chances?
Nope, it's a show for Trump, like him threatening the Pakistan guy to say Trump solved that war. Biden got more hostages released.
Phase 2 is they go back to bombing Gaza and Hamas doesn’t disarm. Glad the hostages were released but I don’t think it’s anywhere near over
That is co.plete b.s . There has been a deal on the table since the biden admin for release of all hostages. Netanyahu wanted to continue the war. That is the reason
An administration of false flags and false brags
It's funny how no one in the US talks about other countries/the rest of the world. Its like you guys think you are the only ppl, the only country that exists. Trump's new leverage -every country at the UN recognized Palestinian statehood (except Israel and the USA). That's pressure that Biden didn't have to use. Also worldwide opinions towards Israel and Netanyahu have changed a lot in the last 2 years. Why does no one mention this??
I can't believe so many people in the media are buying into this charade. The appalling Joe Scarborough is calling it the greatest achievement in the Middle East he's ever seen. Have none of these people been paying attention??
TLDR did I miss the part where they talked about Trump and Netanyahu intentionally sabotaging deals Biden made until it benefited them personally?
They set a trap. Peace deal is just smoke and mirrors.
To think Trump had anything to do with this other than be completely rolled by Netanyahu is ridiculous. Netanyahu got to kill thousands of innocent people with no discretion and avoid accountability for his other crimes.
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Top Comments (10)
Didn’t Trump literally tell Bibi during the 2024 election cycle to not make deals with Biden because it would look bad for his reelection chances?
Nope, it's a show for Trump, like him threatening the Pakistan guy to say Trump solved that war. Biden got more hostages released.
Phase 2 is they go back to bombing Gaza and Hamas doesn’t disarm. Glad the hostages were released but I don’t think it’s anywhere near over
That is co.plete b.s . There has been a deal on the table since the biden admin for release of all hostages. Netanyahu wanted to continue the war. That is the reason
An administration of false flags and false brags
It's funny how no one in the US talks about other countries/the rest of the world. Its like you guys think you are the only ppl, the only country that exists. Trump's new leverage -every country at the UN recognized Palestinian statehood (except Israel and the USA). That's pressure that Biden didn't have to use. Also worldwide opinions towards Israel and Netanyahu have changed a lot in the last 2 years. Why does no one mention this??
I can't believe so many people in the media are buying into this charade. The appalling Joe Scarborough is calling it the greatest achievement in the Middle East he's ever seen. Have none of these people been paying attention??
TLDR did I miss the part where they talked about Trump and Netanyahu intentionally sabotaging deals Biden made until it benefited them personally?
They set a trap. Peace deal is just smoke and mirrors.
To think Trump had anything to do with this other than be completely rolled by Netanyahu is ridiculous. Netanyahu got to kill thousands of innocent people with no discretion and avoid accountability for his other crimes.