Donald Trump’s much-publicized Gaza peace plan is already coming under heavy strain, and the situation on the ground suggests the agreement may be close to falling apart.
Hamas is reportedly threatening to abandon the deal entirely after renewed Israeli airstrikes killed hundreds of Palestinians, despite the ceasefire that Trump celebrated as a major diplomatic win just weeks ago. The 20-point framework he announced in October halted fighting temporarily, secured the release of remaining Israeli hostages, and promised economic investment in Gaza. It also required Hamas to disarm and prevented both Israeli annexation and forced displacement of Palestinian residents.
But Israeli military operations have continued. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, more than 300 Palestinians have been killed since the deal was signed. Additional strikes this week reportedly claimed another 10 lives, which Israel says were in response to an attack on its soldiers.
These developments have triggered a strong reaction from Hamas. According to reports shared with Al Arabiya, Hamas officials told U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner that the agreement is essentially finished and that they are prepared to resume fighting if the ceasefire is not upheld on both sides. They emphasized that “the ceasefire must be mutual” and insisted that “Gaza will not be Lebanon.”
The United Nations also issued a warning about rising tensions. A spokesperson for Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep concern over the violence and urged all parties to prevent the fragile ceasefire from collapsing entirely.
For many observers, this situation highlights why durable peace in the region requires consistent diplomacy, credible pressure on all sides, and leadership that prioritizes stability over political optics something Democratic leaders have long emphasized.
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