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Peace mirage: On Trump’s ‘peace plan’ for Gaza

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Trump's Peace Plan for Gaza

President Donald Trump has introduced a 20-point "peace plan" for Gaza that has garnered approval from both Israel and key Arab nations. However, it lacks any input from Palestinian representatives.

Approval and Key Stakeholders

  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu endorses the plan, stating it aligns with Israel's war goals.
  • Arab and Muslim leaders see the initiative as a potential step towards peace.
  • Crucially, there is an absence of Palestinian representation in the plan's formation.

Background and Current Situation

  • The current phase of the Gaza war began after Hamas's attack on October 7, 2023.
  • Israel aims to "destroy" Hamas, which has led to significant destruction in Gaza.

Plan Highlights

  • An immediate ceasefire in exchange for the release of hostages.
  • Palestinians are not to be displaced.
  • Gaza to be placed under an international governance body, overseen by a 'Board of Peace' chaired by Trump.
  • Deployment of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in Gaza while Israeli troops maintain a "security perimeter".
  • Hamas must demobilize.

Criticisms and Concerns

  • The plan heavily favors Israeli interests and excludes Palestinians from decision-making until reform of the Palestinian Authority.
  • No outlined timeline for achieving the plan's goals, nor clarity on troop contributions to ISF.
  • There's no assurance that Palestinian resistance will end without a credible path to statehood.

Conclusion

While the plan aims to address the conflict, it lacks vital elements for a sustainable peace and risks complicating the conflict further by not addressing the core issues of Palestinian statehood and representation.

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  • Trump's Peace Plan
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