Intensive efforts ahead of Trump’s inauguration… Will the truce plan succeed in Gaza?

This comes amid intense moves, including diplomatic visits to Qatar and Israel, to try to finalize a deal before next January 20, the date of Trump’s inauguration.

According to the media, the team started… Trump Work on a cease-fire agreement that includes release Hostages. National Security Adviser Michael Walls met with Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, while US envoy Steve Watkuff visited… Qatar andIsrael Hold talks with the leaders of the two countries.

Masad Boulos, an adviser to Trump’s Middle East team, said that “the main lines of the agreement are in place,” stressing that the next administration’s priority is to return detainees to their homes.

Israel presents new proposals to Hamas

The media reported from Israeli sources that the government Netanyahu I submitted a new proposal through an Egyptian intermediary. The proposal includes the release of women and detainees over the age of fifty, in exchange for a truce lasting 42 to 60 days.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said that “there is a real opportunity to reach an agreement on the hostages, and we put that goal among our priorities.”

Different positions between Hamas and Israel

As part of the discussion, Sky News Arabia hosted Hussam Al-Dayani, professor of political science at Al-Ummah University in Gaza, who confirmed that “agitation You haven’t received a new offer yet.”

He pointed out that the Palestinian resistance demands a complete withdrawal from Gaza with American guarantees for the implementation of the agreement.

On the other hand, former Israeli diplomat Meir Cohen saw that “the change in the attitude of Hamas, especially in terms of the administration… Rafah crossing“It is a positive step,” but he stressed that Israel is seeking a gradual withdrawal while ensuring freedom of military action in Gaza.

The role of national mediation

Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani confirmed in statements to the British Sky News network that his country agrees with the vision of the Trump administration regarding the release of hostages before the inauguration of the new president. He added: “We are in constant contact with the parties to achieve this goal in a way that ensures regional security.”

Challenges facing the agreement

Despite the efforts, the potential agreement faces several major obstacles:

Israeli withdrawal: Hamas demands a complete withdrawal, while Israel insists on a gradual withdrawal.

The fate of the hostages: Disagreements about priorities and criteria for release.

Gaza administration: Different views regarding the role of the Palestinian Authority in relation to the continued control of Hamas.

Future scenarios

Al-Dayani stressed that “any agreement that does not include a permanent ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal will not be acceptable to the Palestinians,” and added that the Trump administration faces a real test in achieving this achievement before entering the White House.

For his part, Cohen believed that “Israeli concessions will be subject to direct American pressure,” but ruled out a comprehensive withdrawal without security guarantees to ensure that escalation does not happen again.

A race against time

As Trump’s inauguration approaches, international efforts appear to be in a race against time to achieve a political breakthrough on the Gaza file. Despite the positive indicators, the implementation of the agreement still depends on the degree of acceptance by the interested parties and facing the challenges on the ground.