Donald Trump’s deal to end the war in Gaza ignores two fundamental requirements for a lasting peace

By Ambra Suriano, Marie Curie post-doctoral fellow, Lancaster University

Donald Trump’s 20-point proposal to bring peace in Gaza covers some essential points for reaching a long-awaited ceasefire. But the release of Israeli hostages and the distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza are only the first steps. Some vital factors that will be needed if Israelis and Palestinians are to build a lasting peace are still missing.

The US president’s plan calls for a “dialogue between Israel and the Palestinians to agree on a political horizon for peaceful…

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