The US president Donald Trump may be positioning himself as the only person capable of being the architect of what he terms an “everlasting peace” in Gaza, but the agreement he helped broker is fragile and deeply imperfect.
The ceasefire agreement has many recognised flaws with little real prospect of long-term success. Agreements concluded without the active participation of those most affected by the outcome are invariably problematic. And while the agreement has brought a welcome respite from the onslaught for the people of Gaza and allows for the delivery of urgent humanitarian aid, make no mistake: it also represents the most recent US assault on fundamental principles of international law.
The agreement includes no obligation to end Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestinian territory. There is no proposal for a cessation of existing violations throughout the occupied territory or reparation for prior violations. On the contrary, Israel continues to expand existing illegal settlements.
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