Trump’s Gaza Peace Proposal Criticized for Ignoring Palestinian Rights, Experts Warn

U.S. President Donald Trump’s recently announced Gaza peace plan is drawing sharp criticism from analysts who say it fails to provide essential safeguards for Palestinians. Phyllis Bennis, a fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies, argued that the proposal offers “no real protections for Palestinian civilians,” while instead paving the way for a long-term foreign military presence in Gaza. According to her assessment, the framework prioritizes control and security arrangements over human rights and sovereignty. Critics believe the plan could entrench occupation rather than create the conditions for peace, raising concerns about how Palestinians would live under extended foreign troop deployment. Human rights advocates stress that any genuine roadmap to peace must ensure security, dignity, and freedom for both sides—values they argue are missing from Trump’s approach. The White House, however, maintains that the deal is intended to stabilize Gaza and prevent further conflict. Still, observers caution that without addressing core Palestinian grievances, including political autonomy and protection from displacement, the initiative risks deepening mistrust instead of resolving long-standing hostilities.

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