A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has taken hold, with Israeli forces pulling back from some positions in Gaza. In the days ahead, a hostage-and-prisoner exchange is slated to begin, and hundreds of aid trucks are expected to enter the territory. The moves come under President Trump’s 20-point peace plan, which closely resembles a plan President Biden unveiled in the final days of his administration. The episode asks whether changing conditions in Gaza—and a shift in U.S. presidential leadership—could set a different path after the last ceasefire, negotiated with help from Jake Sullivan, fell apart.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.