Trump Brokers Initial Gaza ceasefire Through Unconventional Diplomacy
A combination of pressure, strategic ambiguity, and back-channel negotiations led to an agreement for a frist-phase ceasefire in Gaza, according to reports.
U.S. President Donald Trump employed a distinctive negotiation style to secure an initial ceasefire agreement between israel and Hamas, leveraging anxieties and exploiting vulnerabilities to drive progress. This approach, described by the BBC as begining with “bravado and exaggeration” but ultimately yielding “traditional results,” involved applying both pressure and conciliation to all parties involved – Israel, Hamas, and key Arab nations.
A turning point in the negotiations reportedly occurred on September 9th, following an Israeli airstrike in Qatar targeting Hamas personnel. This action prompted a strong reaction from Qatar and surrounding Arab countries, which President Trump then utilized to heighten security concerns within the region and concurrently increase pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
On September 23rd, President Trump convened a private meeting with the leaders of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. He presented a 20-point peace plan, and subsequently secured an apology from Prime Minister Netanyahu to the Prime Minister of Qatar on September 29th during a meeting at the white House.
France 24 noted that despite publicly demonstrating support for Israel, president Trump later leveraged the unity of Arab nations to facilitate an agreement.
Even when faced with reservations from Hamas on October 3rd, President Trump framed their conditional stance as acceptance, accelerating the conclusion of negotiations. he publicly stated his belief that “Hamas is ready for permanent peace.” The Associated Press confirmed that “Hamas’ position was still conditional, but President Trump treated it as acceptance rather than rejection.”
Behind the scenes, Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law, and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair played crucial roles in refining President Trump’s positions on key issues. Their efforts focused on limiting forced migration and addressing the extent of Israeli control in the Gaza strip.
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