Trump’s peace plan faces resistance as Israel prepares to occupy Gaza

10/02/2025 / By Belle Carter

Trump has outlined a comprehensive plan to end the conflict in Gaza, which includes a phased Israeli withdrawal, an International Stabilisation Force and the possibility of Palestinian statehood.
The Palestinian Authority cautiously welcomed the plan, but Hamas and hardline groups like Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) have dismissed it as biased and a surrender agreement.
Despite Trump’s efforts, Israel has rejected the peace plan, citing Hamas’ unreasonable demands. The Israeli Defense Forces are preparing to occupy 75 percent of Gaza within two months, defying Trump’s calls for de-escalation.
The conflict has drawn widespread criticism, with many labeling Israel’s actions as genocide. Historically, U.S.-brokered peace plans have struggled to gain traction in the region and the current plan faces similar challenges.
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, the international community must decide whether to pressure Israel to halt its offensive or risk further suffering and the erasure of Palestinian rights.
Trump has expressed frustration with Israel’s refusal to halt its campaign, warning that if Hamas rejects the proposal, Israel will have his full backing to continue its military actions.

As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the conflict—but the plan faces skepticism from Palestinian factions and outright rejection from Israel.

While the Palestinian Authority (PA) cautiously welcomed the proposal, Hamas remains undecided and hardline groups like Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) have dismissed it as an Israeli-backed “surrender” agreement. (Related: Trump and Netanyahu announce historic Gaza peace plan; Hamas to review proposal.)

Meanwhile, Israel is preparing for a full-scale occupation of 75 percent of Gaza, defying Trump’s calls for de-escalation. The widening rift between Trump’s diplomatic push and Israel’s military strategy underscores the fragility of any potential ceasefire.

Trump’s plan, unveiled at the United Nations General Assembly last week, calls for a phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, contingent on an “International Stabilisation Force” overseeing the transition and PA governance reforms. The proposal also leaves open the possibility of Palestinian statehood—a long-standing demand from Palestinian leaders.

However, reactions among Palestinian factions have been mixed. The PA, which administers parts of the occupied West Bank, praised Trump’s “sincere and determined efforts” to end the war. But Hamas, still reviewing the details, has privately expressed concerns that the plan is “completely biased to Israel” and imposes “impossible conditions,” according to sources close to the group.

Ziyad al-Nakhalah, secretary-general of PIJ, was more blunt, telling Al-Araby that the proposal is “an American-Israeli agreement” designed to force Palestinian capitulation.

“Israel is trying to impose through the United States what it was unable to achieve through war,” he said.

Israel rejects ceasefire, plans expanded occupation

Despite Trump’s optimism, Israel has already dismissed the proposal, citing Hamas’ “unreasonable demands.” Instead, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are preparing to escalate their offensive, aiming to occupy 75 percent of Gaza within two months. The move comes as tens of thousands of Hamas fighters remain active and Gaza’s infrastructure lies in ruins, with over 66,000 Palestinians killed since October 2023.

Critics accuse Israel of pursuing ethnic cleansing, displacing millions and reducing Gaza to rubble. Trump, who has positioned himself as a peacemaker in the Middle East, expressed frustration with Israel’s refusal to halt its campaign. “If Hamas chooses to reject this proposal,” he warned, “then Prime Minister Netanyahu will have our full backing to do what you have to do.”

The conflict has drawn global condemnation, with many world leaders and human rights organizations labeling Israel’s actions as genocide. While Arab nations, including Qatar, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, have tentatively supported Trump’s plan, skepticism remains over whether Israel will ever agree to withdraw fully.

Historically, U.S.-brokered peace plans have struggled to gain traction in the region. “The Oslo Accords of the 1990s promised Palestinian self-determination but ultimately failed due to Israeli settlement expansions and political divisions among Palestinians,” Brighteon.AI‘s Enoch noted. Trump’s proposal risks meeting the same fate if Israel continues its military campaign unchecked.

As Gaza’s humanitarian catastrophe worsens, Trump’s peace plan offers a glimmer of hope—but one that may be extinguished before it gains momentum. With Israel rejecting diplomacy in favor of military escalation and Palestinian factions deeply divided, the path to peace remains fraught with obstacles.

The international community now faces a critical choice: pressure Israel to halt its offensive or watch as Gaza’s suffering reaches unprecedented levels. Without decisive action, the cycle of violence—and the erasure of Palestinian rights—will continue unabated.

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Trump’s peace plan faces resistance as Israel prepares to occupy Gaza

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