Trump attempts to sell Gaza “Peace” plan to Arab and Muslim leaders
Department of Strategic Research, Studies and International Relations 23-09-2025
United States President Donald Trump is preparing to unveil what Washington describes as a roadmap for “ending” Israel’s war on Gaza. The proposal, which many observers see as another attempt by Washington to impose its own political agenda, will be presented to Arab and Muslim leaders on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
According to the White House, Trump will meet with leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Jordan, Türkiye, Indonesia, and Pakistan. Behind closed doors, he is expected to pitch his vision for how Gaza should look once Israel ends its current military campaign, a war that has already devastated the enclave, reduced much of it to rubble, and claimed the lives of over 65,000 Palestinians, the overwhelming majority civilians.
A U.S.-Packaged “Solution”
Reports suggest Trump will propose that Israeli forces eventually withdraw from Gaza, after which Arab and Muslim countries would be asked to send their troops to “maintain order.” His plan also reportedly includes mechanisms for reconstruction and funding, though no details have been shared about who will control these processes or whether Palestinians themselves will have a voice.
While U.S. officials insist Israel did not draft the plan, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has already been briefed and is supportive. The Palestinian Authority (PA) may be given a limited role, but Hamas, the elected governing movement in Gaza, is to be completely excluded. Washington and Tel Aviv continue to demand that Hamas be disarmed and eliminated, a position at odds with reality on the ground.
Indonesia’s Readiness for Peacekeeping
Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto has indicated his willingness to consider deploying peacekeepers to Gaza if such an initiative is genuinely aimed at achieving peace. Speaking at a conference on the two-state solution co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, Subianto declared:
“We are ready to take our part in this journey towards peace. We are willing to provide peacekeeping forces.”
His remarks came as France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Portugal, and other countries recognized Palestinian statehood, a growing wave of global acknowledgment of Palestinian rights that runs counter to Washington and Tel Aviv’s narrative.
Gaza’s Agony Continues
For nearly two years, Israel’s genocidal campaign has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians, starved entire communities, and flattened Gaza’s infrastructure. Every attempt at brokering a ceasefire has been undercut by Israel’s aggressive military actions.
Earlier this month, talks appeared close to progress when Hamas accepted a ceasefire framework. Within hours, Israel launched massive airstrikes on Qatar, targeting Hamas leadership, effectively sabotaging the negotiations. The Israeli military then intensified its destruction of Gaza City, razing residential buildings and forcing tens of thousands to flee southward without guarantees of safety.
In March, another ceasefire deal collapsed when Israel, after securing the release of captives, launched an unprecedented wave of air raids that killed hundreds of Palestinians. This was followed by a months-long blockade that has created one of the most severe famine conditions of the modern era.
The Trump–Hamas Letter
In a surprising twist, U.S. outlet Fox News reported that Hamas has prepared a letter addressed directly to Trump. The letter, held by Qatari mediators, allegedly proposes a 60-day truce under Trump’s guarantee in exchange for the release of around 20 of the 48 remaining captives in Gaza. Neither Hamas nor Qatar have commented publicly on the report, but the claim underscores the desperation for a political breakthrough amid relentless bombardment.
Trump and Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani are both scheduled to address the UNGA this week. Observers note that Washington is trying to position itself as a mediator, even as its unwavering support for Israel’s military aggression has destroyed U.S. credibility in much of the Global South.
Israel Expands Occupation Efforts
While Washington talks of “peace,” Israel continues to expand its occupation. The Israeli army, with three divisions of tanks and infantry, has pushed deeper into Gaza’s largest cities, demolishing homes, schools, and hospitals. Air raids remain constant, killing dozens daily, while similar raids across the occupied West Bank are paving the way for further annexation.
The Netanyahu government remains openly defiant of international law, advancing plans to permanently seize parts of the West Bank. Yet, instead of holding Israel accountable, Washington seeks to pressure Arab and Muslim states into legitimizing this occupation through “stabilization” forces in Gaza.
For many in the Arab and Muslim world, as well as global powers like China, Russia, and India, Trump’s plan is seen less as a peace initiative and more as an attempt to outsource Israel’s occupation. By pushing others to police Palestinians while denying them true sovereignty, Washington reveals its continued role as Israel’s enabler.
The reality on the ground remains unchanged: Gaza’s people are enduring starvation, displacement, and mass killings. Genuine peace cannot emerge from a plan dictated by the very powers complicit in this tragedy. Instead, it requires international recognition of Palestinian rights, accountability for war crimes, and a commitment to justice, principles that nations outside the Western bloc, particularly in Asia and the Global South, are increasingly voicing.
