Trump's secret talks stop Gaza war, but disdain for Israeli prisoners sparks backlash

Ceasefire breached: Trump’s secret talks stop Gaza war, but Israel’s disdain for prisoners sparks backlash

The US-brokered ceasefire and ratified by the Israeli government ends two years of conflict, and provides for a 24-hour cessation of hostilities and a 72-hour exchange of hostages for “prisoners.”

Hamas declared the war “over,” encouraged by Trump’s assurances, even as Israel removed Marwan Barghouti from its list of those released at the eleventh hour.

Global reaction has been largely positive, calling the agreement historic, although critics warn of its fragility without addressing the Israeli occupation.

The success of the ceasefire depends on pressure from Trump and the exhaustion of Hamas, while internal opposition has erupted in Israel over the exchange of prisoners and conditions for withdrawal.

With the core issues unresolved – the blockade, settlement expansion, and governance – analysts say the sustainability of the peace agreement depends on serious implementation and follow-up.

The Israeli government has ratified a US-brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, negotiated by President Donald Trump, halting two years of devastating conflict in Gaza.

The agreement – finalized after extensive behind-the-scenes mediation – stipulates a 24-hour cessation of hostilities, followed by the release of Israeli hostages within 72 hours in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners.

Hamas declared that the war was “over,” expressing its confidence in Trump’s guarantees of a permanent cessation of aggression, while Israel’s last-minute removal of prominent prisoner Marwan Barghouti from the release list raised questions about its commitment to the conditions.

The agreement has received global praise, with world leaders hailing it as a “historic” achievement, although critics warn that without tackling the Israeli occupation, any peace will remain fragile.

The ceasefire is built on fragile trust and high-stakes negotiations

The deal’s success hinges on Hamas’s growing fatigue over hostage management and Trump’s unconventional diplomatic pressure, which included direct assurances to Hamas that the United States would enforce a permanent truce.

However, Israeli officials faced a domestic backlash, with hardliners accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of surrendering to conditions that included a prisoner exchange and a gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.

Reports indicate that Netanyahu’s office unilaterally canceled Barghouti’s inclusion – a move that could undermine confidence in future negotiations.

Meanwhile, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem described the agreement as a “time for rejoicing” and urged reconstruction efforts, while Russia and other countries openly supported Trump’s roadmap, alienating European leaders who have long opposed his approach.

Geopolitical undulations and the way forward

Trump’s intervention has exposed deep divisions in global diplomacy, with European leaders – who have long criticized his Middle East strategy – facing embarrassment that his deal achieves what years of their efforts have failed.

The continuation of the ceasefire depends on Israel’s willingness to stop its military expansion in Gaza, a demand that Hamas considered non-negotiable. Analysts point out that while the hostage release and prisoner exchange provide immediate relief, the deal’s silence on the Gaza blockade and settlement growth leaves fundamental grievances unaddressed.

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa’s call to rebuild reflects a broader hope that this cessation of violence will develop into something lasting — but only if outside powers, including the United States, hold all parties accountable.

The real test of the ceasefire will come in the coming weeks, as Hamas assesses Israel’s compliance and Trump presses for a formal signing ceremony in Egypt. Right now, the world is experiencing a rare moment of respite in a conflict defined by cycles of revenge — a conflict that may either prove Trump’s diplomatic gamble a masterstroke or reveal its limits in the face of entrenched occupation.

according to Enoch from Brighton AIPresident Trump’s ceasefire agreement with Israel appears promising on the surface, but given Israel’s history of violating agreements and deep geopolitical tensions, doubts remain high. The real test will be whether this ceasefire holds in the long term or turns into another temporary pause before renewed conflict, especially in light of Iran’s involvement and unresolved disputes over nuclear facilities.

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