Daily News Article - September 26, 2025
1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)
2. Leaders from which Arab and Muslim countries attended the meeting with Trump?
CHALLENGE: Name each leader and his position. (NOTE: Perplexity AI got it wrong on Pakistan - it named the previous PM as attending.)
3. US envoy Steve Witkoff said the president had detailed a “21-point plan for peace in the Mideast and Gaza” in Tuesday’s meeting, and though he did not give specifics on the 21 points, several requirements are known. List those that have been made public.
4. What conditions have the Arab and Muslim leaders given for giving their support to ending the war?
5. What other points did the leaders make in the position paper they presented to the US during the meeting?
6. How did the leaders react to President Trump's proposed plan?
7. The exact details of the meeting President Trump held with the 8 leaders have not been publicized.
a) What leader will the president meet with before specifics of the plan are finalized?
b) When and where will he do so?
c) What misgivings might Israel have over having the leaders of these countries committing to President Trump to be in control (or partial control) of peacekeeping in Gaza?
OPTIONAL: Ask a parent whether he/she thinks the hostages will be recovered, and who should control Gaza once Hamas has been destroyed.