https://arab.news/w9jrd
It has been more than 60 days since US President Donald Trump announced his 20-point plan for Gaza in New York, 50 days since the Sharm El-Sheikh summit’s Declaration for Enduring Peace and Prosperity and two weeks since the passing of UN Security Council Resolution 2803 formally adopting the plan, making it part of international law and binding on all nations.
These steps, led by Trump himself, created unprecedented euphoria and belief that the international community was finally determined to end this vicious war. There was somewhat of a ceasefire and Israel’s onslaught lessened, although not stopped; more than 360 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire came into effect on Oct. 10. Aid has trickled into the Strip, but not on the scale envisioned in the plan because of Israeli restrictions. And of course, no rehabilitation or reconstruction. The hope that the plan would lead to the promised “peace and prosperity” has turned into despair.
The main reason for this stalemate is the delay in deploying the International Stabilization Force, which the plan envisions acting as a buffer and overseeing Hamas’ disarming and Israeli forces’ withdrawal from Gaza. According to the plan, the force will work under the Board of Peace, headed by Trump, which will also oversee the Transitional Governance Administration. The latter will be led by a “technocratic, apolitical committee” of Gazans and be responsible for the day-to-day operations of Gaza’s civil service and administration, until the Palestinian Authority is ready to take over.
