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After getting elected for the second time, Trump Israel Palestine peace deal remains the highlight of the to-do list that 47th President of the United States had to deal with. Even the rest of the world wants to see how Donald Trump would handle currently the world’s most intense issue.
Since everyone is aware of the US-Israel alliance, the Middle East peace plan remains a bold but risky wager. Trump-era conflict resolution needs to be strong enough to favor both sides and not only for its close ally Israel.
The happiest person after Trump getting elected: Israeli PM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was the happiest person on Earth when Trump got elected in the recent US elections in 2024. In 2020, when Benjamin congratulated Joe Biden upon becoming US president, Trump was not happy with this act.
This time, Benjamin did not wait for Trump’s victory and congratulated him as a “greatest comeback” before the final results were out. Probably, he would have thought that this could be Israel’s chance to conduct all of the long-thought plans of “evil” with the greatest ally in power.
Will the Trump Israel Palestine peace deal would actually take place?
Despite knowing Trump Israel relations, there still exists a possibility of renewed Trump Middle East Policy. During his campaign, Trump was always caught promoting a message of peace, which hinted toward the Trump administration’s peace efforts.
It is now time for Trump to take action on what he had promised. However, Trump appears to endorse indirectly Israel’s intent of “finishing the job” against Hamas. Still, Trump Palestine stance surfaced regarding his ambitious developments in Gaza but no clarifications on postwar recovery in the region.
Trump’s foreign policy agenda
It is believed that Trump’s foreign policy agenda would resume from where it had left in 2020. However, American foreign policy seems to be stumbling as mishaps come one after the other. Israel’s intensifying political war against Hamas and Hezbollah could raise question marks on its signature slogans “America First” and “Make America Great Again”.
Remaining strong on his stance, Trump mentioned several times in his election campaign speeches a pledge to “stop the war”, which raised some curtains about his Middle East diplomacy moves. Till January, when the Trump administration would be in full running, there is a likelihood for a comprehensive cease-fire attempt.
How Trump peace deal is possible?
Trump peace deal mainly resides in his vision of regional order with the idea of Arab-Israel normalization. It should be noted that deeply rooted within this vision is the sidelining of Palestinians’ rights and giving Israel more freedom in their actions.
The reason for saying so is Trump and Biden’s broader strategies regarding the Middle East region, regardless of their personal differences. Trump’s abrupt withdrawal from Syria and Biden’s quick exit from Afghanistan are the two pieces of evidence that the US wants to have direct involvement in the issues but without giving any viable solutions.
Now with Trump’s second term, there is still an unpredictability about Trump’s vows for peace in the region which he hasn’t clarified how. Trump’s erratic decision-making tactics do not justify his vision whether it is achievable or not.
Even when Trump said that if he had been in the White House before, he would have solved the Russia-Ukraine war in one day. Keeping that determination in view, it remains uncertain how Trump would take war-infused matters ahead and ‘how’ he would manage to devise a plan for that.
What do Trump administration nominees say about Israel Palestine tension?
To minimize Israel-Palestine tension, Trump spoke with sympathy during his last weeks of Presidential campaigns to Arab Americans and Muslims all over the globe. This is the most affected and enraged community by the Israel-Gaza war that has now stretched to Lebanon and Iran.
He said,
“I will fix the problems caused by [Vice President] Kamala Harris and [President] Joe Biden and stop the suffering and destruction in Lebanon. I want to see the Middle East return to real peace, a lasting peace.”
On several instances, Trump was seen supporting Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, his newly elected administration’s nominees, however, tell a different story. They predict that US military and diplomatic assistance for Israel might continue and even assist in the illegal Israeli settlements on West Banks in Gaza, ensuring a further deepening of Israel’s occupancy.
The selection of Biden for nominees of his administration gives their reasons themselves:
- Marco Rubio is nominated to be the secretary of state now who, in 2016, emphasized at a Republican debate that he would “stand firmly on the side of Israel”.
- Pete Hegseth is nominated to be the secretary of defense who, in 2018, was the strongest proponent for demolishing Al-Aqsa Mosque, the holiest place of Muslims, and the construction of a “Third Temple”; a long-standing goal of Israel.
- Mike Huckabee is nominated to be the US ambassador to Israel who is a strong supporter of “Greater Israel”, which is a reference to an evident annexation of Israel into Palestinian territory.
- Elise Stefanik is nominated to be the ambassador to the UN who went to Israel Knessek in May 2024 to address Israel’s war as a moral crusade against anti-Semitism.
- Mike Waltz is nominated to be the national security adviser who recently posted on social media that it might be Israel’s last chance to exterminate all of Iran and its nuclear program. He stated in his post whether Biden or Harris pressured Israel to not use its full force in doing so.
With the selection of such people, Trump Israel Palestine peace deal seems vague, almost impossible. US-Palestine relations hadn’t been strong previously, which now are supporting more of the fact that the United States is taking people on its side who are strong advocates of Israel, making Trump peace deal doubtful.
Speculations about Trump being even worse than Biden
For Palestine and the Middle East, there are strong speculations that Trump would be worse than Joe Biden when it comes to striking a Middle East peace plan. During Biden’s era, the President did nothing much to save Palestine except infuse more military and weapons into Israel’s war.
The same seems to be coming true in Trump’s second term. With possible appointments of the above-mentioned nominees in major positions of the government, the US seems to be adopting a bipartisan foreign policy that would only give rise to a fundamental destruction of the Palestinian victims with greater genocide.
What is American Bipartisan policy?
There are three main elements of American bipartisan policy.
- Trump-Biden policy aims to eliminate any possibility of the US supporting a “two-state solution” to the war where Palestinians could enjoy their freedom, self-determination, and sovereignty.
- The second element of the said policy is the vigorous pursuit of Arab normalization through the Abraham Accords. With this, the US would be able to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia, inculcate an ideation of Israel’s full sovereignty in the minds of Arabs, end any likelihood of Palestinian claims for justice and restitution, and even deny the right of Palestinian refugees along with their complete demolition of the refugee status.
- The third element is the continuation of restrictions upon restoration of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in which Iran is contained, its nuclear program is confined and is even isolated politically and economically.
It is further expected with the annexation of the West Bank, the US might strengthen Israel’s economic and security integration into Palestine under the pretext of “peace, security, and prosperity”, which is a clear expulsion of the Palestinian masses. It would weaken Iran, its allies, and even China.
Wrapping Up
Coming up with a prudent approach seems to be the most viable option by creating a balance between the regional actors, which Trump is expected to look into. All eyes are on how Trump foresees to de-escalate the situation where the US would keep volatility down and play a vital role in the future.
FAQs
Q1: What is Trump’s proposed Israel-Palestine peace deal?
Trump’s proposed peace deal, often referred to as the “Deal of the Century,” aimed to address the Israel-Palestine conflict. It focused on territorial compromises, economic incentives for Palestinians, and recognition of Israeli settlements, but it was widely criticized for heavily favoring Israel.
Q2: How did Trump’s Middle East peace plan differ from previous efforts?
Trump’s plan prioritized Israel’s security and sovereignty while sidelining key Palestinian demands, such as the right of return and full statehood. Unlike earlier efforts, the plan sought normalization of Arab-Israel relations through the Abraham Accords without resolving the Palestinian issue first.
Q3: What role does the Abraham Accords play in Trump’s peace strategy?
The Abraham Accords were agreements between Israel and several Arab nations, facilitated by the Trump administration, to normalize relations. While they enhanced regional cooperation, they did not address core Palestinian grievances, raising concerns about marginalization.
Q4: What challenges does Trump face in achieving a peace deal in his second term?
Challenges include:
- Deep mistrust between Israelis and Palestinians.
- Palestinian rejection of one-sided policies.
- Regional tensions involving Iran and its allies.
- Criticism of U.S. support for Israeli settlements.
Q5: How has Trump’s administration influenced U.S.-Palestine relations?
Trump’s administration cut aid to Palestine, closed the Palestinian mission in Washington, and recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. These actions strained relations and drew criticism for undermining prospects for peace.
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