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Will the fragile ceasefire hold as US President Trump arrives in the Middle East?
Published On 13 Oct 202513 Oct 2025
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After two years of genocide and only days into a new ceasefire, Palestinians are returning to Gaza City to find devastation: no homes, power, or family. Now, days after US President Donald Trump announced a plan to end the war, he is set to arrive in the region. There is optimism, but questions remain. Namely, will this deal hold?
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This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Dave Enders with Duha Mosaad, and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Kylene Kiang and Ney Alvarez.
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