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But in practice that is a misreading. Neither Netanyahu nor Trump has any intention of acting in favor of Palestinian rights. Both have shown the fiercest enmity; it is unthinkable that such hostility could suddenly turn into neutrality, let alone friendship. To believe otherwise would be naïve.
Do you think the plan could alter the stance of resistance groups such as Hamas or Islamic Jihad, or will it fuel further escalation?
The Palestinian groups are on the right path. They may make use of the plan tactically — to underscore their demands, demonstrate their legitimacy and prevent extended pressure. But they will never accept it. Their path, sanctified by countless martyrs, will not be abandoned because of hollow promises made by two sworn enemies.
In your view, what would be the consequences of the plan’s failure for Gaza and the wider region?
The plan will change nothing. It’s just talk out of Washington — no more than words on paper, with no practical effect. Everyone remembers Trump himself once declared, “We will turn Gaza into hell.” Netanyahu said, “We will flatten Gaza.” And the current war is exactly that policy in action. How could this suddenly align with a state-building agenda? No one takes their words at face value, nor do they carry weight in practice. Its failure is guaranteed. The real balance of power is being determined elsewhere — inside the homes of ordinary people who continue to resist and lay down their lives day after day.
Meanwhile, deeper shifts are already under way beyond their control. They failed to stop Palestine’s recognition as a UN member state. They failed to clamp down on global protests. Now more than 50 ships of the Global Sumud Flotilla, involving activists, European politicians, artists, and other public figures, are sailing toward Gaza [carrying humanitarian aid and aiming to break Israel’s naval blockade].
So the behind-the-scenes reality is this; Netanyahu and Trump sought to prevent a grassroots Palestinian statehood drive and to lay the groundwork for a “dignified ceasefire.” They will not succeed. Any ceasefire at this point is tantamount to acknowledging Israeli defeat, and the world can already see that Israel has failed. It remains stuck exactly where it began; demanding the release of hostages — a goal it still has not achieved, despite all the devastation wrought.