Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan: A Retrospective on the ‘Sunday Deadline’

In a significant diplomatic push during his presidency, Donald Trump unveiled a framework agreement aimed at resolving the Gaza conflict and facilitating the reconstruction of the devastated territory. The initiative garnered considerable momentum, largely driven by the former president himself, alongside support from key Arab and Islamic nations including Jordan, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Turkey.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, appearing alongside Trump, also accepted the plan, despite its inclusion of a pathway towards a Palestinian state—a concept he had consistently opposed. To maintain the pace of negotiations, Trump issued an ultimatum to Hamas, giving the group a critical ‘three to four days’ to decide whether to accept the proposed agreement or face the continuation of hostilities.

While the plan’s strength lay in its initial momentum, its inherent lack of detailed specifics—a characteristic often associated with Trump’s diplomatic style—presented a significant weakness. Experts noted that extensive negotiations would be crucial for its success, with numerous opportunities for potential breakdowns. The ambiguity of the framework allowed for differing interpretations, with Netanyahu reportedly viewing the deal as a step towards an elusive Israeli victory over Hamas, while simultaneously denying Palestinian rights to the land between the Jordan River and the sea. This fundamental divergence in understanding, from the outset, cast a shadow over the plan’s prospects for lasting peace in a conflict spanning more than a century.

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