The Inside Story Podcast Why are Palestinians divided over Trump’s Gaza peace plan?
Nov 18, 2025
Rami Khouri, a seasoned commentator on Middle East politics, Ahmed Najar, a political analyst focused on Palestinian perspectives, and Mehmet Celik, an expert in Turkish and regional politics, delve into the complexities of Trump's Gaza peace plan. They discuss the mixed Palestinian reactions, with the Palestinian Authority's cautious welcome contrasting sharply with Hamas's outright rejection. The guests explore the vagueness of the resolution, geopolitical implications, and the delicate balance of rebuilding Gaza amidst long-standing justice concerns.
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Resolution Favors Israel Amid Vague Language
- The UN resolution heavily favours Israeli positions while remaining vague on implementation details.
- Rami Khouri warns this mirrors historic Western dominance and leaves Palestinians uncertain about real self-determination.
Conditional Language Sidelines Core Palestinian Rights
- The resolution uses conditional language to avoid committing to Palestinian statehood or core rights.
- Ahmed Najar highlights it prioritises Israeli security and disarming resistance while sidelining occupation, right of return and Jerusalem.
Abstentions Reflect Geopolitics Not Strong Support
- Russia and China abstained rather than vetoing, reflecting global rivalry and reluctance to block humanitarian steps.
- Mehmet Celik says abstentions signal solidarity but not willingness to exert concrete pressure on Israel.