Peloni: Pres. Trump likes to talk about peace thru strength, but in the long path from Trump’s first day in office, beginning with his first day in office, his efforts have ever demonstrated a choice to pursue pauses rather than peace in the Gaza. In fact, peace may ultimately be the outcome of this current hudna shaded peace taking form as the hostages are being returned, but in fact, his efforts consistently supported compromise over victory, and demonstrate weakness over strength, but if peace is actually realized because of this current compromise, which only emboldens Israel’s enemies, it will be because of the collapse of the current ‘peace’ compromise being implemented. With the return of the Colonial powers to take Gaza back 100 years ago to its status as a European managed enclave, this compromise has resurrected the League of Palestine Mandate over Gaza, something which Britain has been eager to achieve since it was evicted for its malfeasance in 1948. It should be understood that with Tony Blair acting as the governor of sorts of this project, the return of British malfeasance has likely returned, facilitated thru the support of the US.
Latest Developments
- Deal Reached in Egypt: Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of the Trump administration’s 20-step ceasefire proposal on October 9, following negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, alongside a U.S. delegation. The implementation of the agreement will begin with Hamas freeing the remaining 20 living and 28 deceased hostages this weekend in exchange for Israel releasing 250 Palestinian prisoners with life sentences and a further 1,700 prisoners detained since the October 7 atrocities. The IDF, for its part, will withdraw troops from population centers like Khan Younis, Gaza City, and Deir el-Balah. President Donald Trump called the achievement “the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace,” adding that “ALL of the hostages will be released very soon.”
- Left To Be Addressed: Israel’s parliamentary Knesset is set to ratify the ceasefire deal on October 9, a vote that, according to the terms of the proposal, would begin a period of 72 hours during which Hamas must release the remaining hostages. An international task force consisting of Israel, the United States, Qatar, and Egypt will reportedly be established to assist in locating the remains of deceased hostages should Hamas be unable to do so. Separately, gaps remain in both parties’ positions over the latter phases of the 20-point plan, including the future government of Gaza, whether Hamas will permanently disarm, and reconstruction of the war-torn enclave.
- ‘They’re All Coming Back on Monday’: In an impromptu phone call, Trump told Israeli hostage families that all of the hostages will be released on October 13. The IDF announced preparation to “adjust deployment lines soon” while preparing “strong defenses to be ready for any scenario.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked Trump for his efforts in securing the deal and invited him to give an address to the Knesset. “This is a diplomatic success and a national and moral victory for the State of Israel,” Netanyahu stated. “From the beginning, I made it clear: we’ll not rest until all our hostages return and all our goals are achieved. Through steadfast resolve, powerful military action, and the great efforts of our great friend and ally, President Trump, we have reached this critical turning point.”
FDD Expert Response
“The news today is good, but we should remember: Hamas and its supporters don’t see this as a ‘peace deal.’ They see it as a ‘hudna’ — a truce that will give them time to prepare for the battles ahead. This long war, also known as the jihad, began 1,400 years ago when a Muslim army sprang out of Arabia and conquered much of the civilized world, including the territory the Roman imperialists had renamed Palestine. Next week, after the release of the hostages and a ceasefire (we hope), there will still be self-proclaimed jihadis in Gaza, in Tehran, and — don’t kid yourself — in New York City, London, and Paris. What we’re now seeing is a victory, to be sure. But lest we again become complacent, we must understand: This is a battle won in a war that will continue.” — Clifford D. May, Founder and President
“Israel will get all its hostages back, and its military will remain in critical security positions inside Gaza for a long time — that’s really the bottom line up front, which represents a strategic win for Israel and a loss for Hamas and its sponsors. We should also say the obvious out loud: President Trump’s strategy of fully supporting Israel and helping crush our shared enemies succeeded where his predecessor’s strategy of pressuring Israel while appeasing our shared enemies failed miserably.” — Richard Goldberg, Senior Advisor
“For Israel, signing the first phase of the ceasefire agreement fulfills one of its central wartime objectives. Yet that cost is steep. Israel will release convicted terrorists responsible for murdering civilians, a concession that underscores the moral asymmetry of the deal. The agreement reveals a defining truth about Israel’s national ethos: The Jewish state places supreme value on the sanctity of life, even when doing so forces it to make excruciating compromises.” — Joe Truzman, Senior Research Analyst and Editor at FDD’s Long War Journal
FDD Background and Analysis
“Hamasniks in fox holes,” by Clifford D. May
“How Israel Can Defend Itself in the Future,” by Jonathan Schanzer
“Releasing All Hostages at Once Essential to Success of U.S. Peace Plan,” by Aaron Goren
“Trump Administration Plan for Gaza Puts Unprecedented and Unified Pressure on Hamas,” by Aaron Goren
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