Ceasefire Dynamics

The negotiation of a ceasefire in Gaza involves multiple parties, including Qatar, Egypt, the United States, Israel, and Hamas. While Hamas and Arab leaders perceive the ceasefire as a legitimate agreement, Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu may view it as a temporary measure to continue military operations at a later date. Trump’s aspirations for a legacy of peace in the Middle East add complexity to the situation, as he balances relations with both the ultra-Zionist faction in Israel and Arab states. There is concern that if Israeli forces resume offensives after the ceasefire, it could damage relations with key Arab allies, particularly Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states, whom Trump wants to cultivate ties with.