#337 - O Conselho da Paz de Donald Trump e dados da cooperação entre exército e Autoridade Palestina na Cisjordânia

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Netanyahu claimed he didn't know about Trump's Gaza committee, but diplomats say he approved it and couldn't protest.

The episode begins with casual banter about weather in Israel and Brazil before transitioning to the week's main topic: developments in the Israel-Gaza conflict. The central focus is Donald Trump's announcement of a 'Peace Council' for Gaza's reconstruction, structured in three tiers. The top tier is a council Trump leads, requiring member countries to donate a billion dollars. The second is an executive committee headed by former Bulgarian foreign minister Nikolai Mladenov, including figures like Tony Blair and Jared Kushner. The third is a technocratic committee of Palestinian professionals. The hosts discuss Netanyahu's delayed public reaction, where he claimed ignorance, contrasting with sources suggesting he approved the plan but couldn't protest due to political weakness. They analyze the inclusion of countries like Turkey and Qatar, which Netanyahu had previously opposed. The conversation shifts to conditions in Gaza, noting that despite a ceasefire, Israeli attacks continue, averaging 4.5 Palestinian deaths per day. They mention the killing of Egyptian officers in Gaza who were assessing damage for reconstruction. The hosts then examine a report from the Israeli army about security in the West Bank. The report shows significant decreases in Palestinian attacks (86% drop in firearm attacks) and fatalities, attributed to improved intelligence cooperation with the Palestinian Authority. However, settler violence against Palestinians increased by 25%. The army identifies this settler violence as the primary security threat to Israel, more than Iran or Gaza, as it fuels a cycle of retaliation. The hosts critique the Israeli government's lack of a coherent strategy for Gaza, linking it to a long-term policy of conflict management. They briefly touch on other updates: Jared Kushner presenting a Gaza reconstruction plan with an airport in Davos, and President Herzog commenting on Netanyahu's legal troubles. The episode concludes with listener mail segments addressing topics like the role of Israel's president, settler logic, and the hosts' personal experiences learning Hebrew.

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