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Introduction

Recently, Donald Trump unveiled a 21-point Gaza Peace Plan, promising ceasefire, prisoner swaps, and reconstruction. Several Arab states cautiously welcomed it, but entrenched mistrust remains. Sustaining peace in such conflict zones faces historic obstacles of legitimacy, implementation, and political will.

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Challenges in Sustaining Peace Initiatives (Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan)

• One-sided terms and legitimacy issues: The plan heavily favors Israel, demanding Hamas disarmament and exclusion from governance.
  Eg: Hamas dismissed it as a one-sided deal tilted toward Israel.
• Fragile implementation and spoilers: Ceasefire, prisoner exchange, and withdrawal depend on strict compliance; each side can easily stall or abandon.
• Weak governance framework: The interim technocratic Palestinian committee lacks broad legitimacy and risks rejection.
• Enormous logistical and economic burden: Reconstruction and humanitarian relief need long-term global coordination and resources.
• Lack of diplomatic patience and credibility: Trump’s grandstanding undermines persistence in peace-building.

Regional Implications of the Gaza Peace Plan

Global Implications of the Gaza Peace Plan

Conclusion

Trump’s plan highlights U.S. ambition but without local consensus, patience, and resources, it risks failure. The Gaza case shows peace cannot be externally imposed. Durable stability demands credible compromises and sustained regional as well as international commitment.

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