In Focus by The Hindu Trump’s Gaza peace plan: Can it deliver a lasting ceasefire?
Oct 9, 2025
Stanly Johny, the International Affairs Editor at The Hindu, provides insightful analysis on Trump's ambitious 20-point Gaza peace plan. He unpacks how the plan links hostage releases to ceasefires and discusses the role of Hamas and proposed international governance. Key issues arise over Palestinian statehood and West Bank violence, alongside concerns about the plan's viability and Israel's military posture. Johny argues that real peace requires strategic governance changes and Israeli withdrawal, questioning whether this plan can truly deliver lasting tranquility.
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Plan Is Detailed But Lacks Essentials
- Trump's plan creates a 20-point phased framework with ceasefire, demilitarisation, interim governance and an international security force (ISF).
- Key details like timelines, membership and scope of authority remain unspecified, weakening implementation prospects.
International Board Centralises Control
- The plan sets up a Board of Peace headed publicly by Donald Trump and practically run by Tony Blair and Jared Kushner.
- That centralised, international oversight raises questions about legitimacy and who truly governs Gaza.
Security Depends On Undefined ISF
- Security responsibility is assigned to an International Stabilization Force (ISF) that will also train local police.
- The plan omits who forms or contributes to the ISF, leaving a major security gap.