The Byron storm worsens the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, causing child deaths from cold in precarious shelters and risk of flooding. Israel blocks construction materials and continues with bombings. The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is uncertain. Trump seeks international success. Discussions are held on disarming Hamas and rebuilding Gaza, with the United States asking Israel to pay for debris removal.
MbS’s visit to Trump marks a turning point: Saudi Arabia surpasses Israel as US priority with large investments and military agreements, including F-35. Trump will provide F-35 in exchange for US investments. Saudi Arabia will increase its investments to $1 trillion, removing the Israeli veto on military agreements. The Middle East region experiences a change, showing the new US approach towards Arab allies at the expense of Israel.
Israel acts with impunity violating international norms and human rights in Syria, Lebanon and Palestine. With US support, Netanyahu seeks to expand its territorial control illegally. In the West Bank and Gaza, it perpetuates violence against Palestinians. The international community is passive in the face of these acts and there is no will to hold Israel accountable and defend international order. The situation poses a threat to global stability.
The UN resolution for Gaza, approved with the Trump Plan, has not changed the situation on the ground. The ceasefire is fragile, Hamas remains armed and reconstruction is distant. The reality in Gaza is difficult: lack of physical progress, violence and insufficient humanitarian aid. The resolution proposes a transnational government to disarm Hamas and ensure reconstruction, but obstacles persist such as Hamas’s rejection and Israel’s stance against an independent Palestinian state.
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza put the fragile truce at risk, with continuous attacks and ceasefire violations, increasing casualties and damage, and generating fear of new battles. Israel accuses Hamas of provocations, while Hamas denounces Israeli violations. The United States minimizes the risk of escalation. Tensions persist over the release of hostages. The economic and humanitarian situation worsens. Peace in the Middle East teeters between accusations and lack of progress. Uncertainty about the future of Gaza and the continuation of the truce prevails.
