Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan faces uncertainty

Washington, Jan 17: The White House has launched the second phase of President Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan, aiming to rebuild the territory and reshape the Middle East. This phase includes forming a transitional Palestinian committee, disarming Hamas, and beginning reconstruction, though many details remain unclear. The 20-point plan, approved by the UN Security Council, envisions a demilitarized Gaza, normalized Israel-Arab relations, and a potential path to Palestinian statehood. The committee, led by Ali Shaath, will manage Gaza under US supervision and report to Trump-led Board of Peace. Challenges include forming an international stabilization force, securing Hamas disarmament, funding reconstruction, and negotiating Israeli withdrawals. Hamas resists disarming, Israel still controls parts of Gaza, and Palestinian Authority involvement remains limited. The plan’s success is uncertain, with risks of renewed conflict if key elements fail.