US President Donald Trump’s strategy to end the war in Gaza and prepare for the day after has divided opinion.
After two years of failed ceasefire talks, it is the only prospect within reach now that could bring some respite to Palestinians enduring Israel’s relentless war. But it also leaves much to the imagination.
The 20-point plan promises a “deradicalised, terror-free” enclave without Hamas rule, the restoration of aid through the UN and the Red Crescent, and the gradual withdrawal of troops. But other than the release of the hostages, there are no clear timelines for the rest of the plan. It is also unclear how Gaza would not be annexed, as the proposal states, while a security parameter remains in place indefinitely.
While the plan is not perfect, it has received support from Israel, as well as western and Arab countries. It has also brought Gaza closest to a ceasefire since Israel broke the last truce in March.
In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, host Nada AlTaher speaks to Palestinian Nakba survivor Antoine Raffoul and Amr Hamzawy, director of the Carnegie Middle East Programme. They discuss the fine print of Mr Trump’s plan and whether it is time to end the bloodshed in Gaza, whatever the cost may be.
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