Gaza Ceasefire Remains Fragile; U.S. and Israel Fuel Regional Conflict
The fragile ceasefire in Gaza has once again drawn global attention to the deep-rooted Palestinian-Israeli conflict and ongoing power struggles in the region. While this temporary truce has briefly halted further bloodshed, questions remain about its durability, the reconstruction of Gaza, and accountability for war crimes-issues that continue to dominate regional discussions.
In this context, Abd al-Bari Atwan, editor-in-chief of the newspaper Rai al-Youm, told webangah News Agency that the current ceasefire is “very fragile,” highlighting Israel’s long history of violating agreements and painting a bleak outlook for lasting peace.
Atwan analyzed Israel’s political, economic, and geopolitical actions-from widespread destruction of Gaza’s infrastructure to Tel Aviv’s ambitions for a “Greater Israel” project-factors he believes block any genuine peace initiatives in the region.
The Gaza Ceasefire Is Highly Fragile
Responding to questions about the ceasefire’s stability in Gaza, Atwan said: “The ceasefire is very fragile because Israel has never been trustworthy. there have been multiple cease-fire agreements and prisoner exchanges before that ended nowhere.Look at Lebanon; more than eight months after its ceasefire began, Israel violated it over 5,000 times wiht near-daily attacks killing civilians. This experience could repeat itself in Gaza.” He added that despite the truce currently holding formally, Israeli strikes have still killed several civilians. “Israel has never honored its commitments-not in Lebanon; not in Yemen; not in gaza or West Bank. For these reasons I am not optimistic.”
Gaza Reconstruction Remains an Unreliable Promise
On rebuilding Gaza, Atwan noted: “The reconstruction process will be extremely complex as nearly all of Gaze has been leveled.” He said approximately 95 percent of housing and high-rise buildings were destroyed by Israeli bombardment amid over two million displaced people left homeless.
The key question remains: will Israel allow rebuilding? and if so-who will pay? Atwan explained: “Israel caused this destruction but expects Arab countries to foot the bill-a project possibly costing tens of billions of dollars.” He cautioned it is too soon to speak seriously about rebuilding since they are still at an early stage of this ceasefire agreement wich could be broken again with a possible reoccupation looming.
he criticized Washington’s support for tel Aviv: “The US government has given free rein to destroy Gaza. As long as America supports Israel openly or behind closed doors these atrocities will continue-and promises about reconstruction will remain empty slogans.” The immediate priority should be saving Gazans from genocide by famine and devastation while facilitating humanitarian aid entry. “people there are literally starving; first we must keep them alive then talk reconstruction.”
Israel’s Regional Domination Ambitions
Diving into recognition efforts toward a Palestinian state by some countries today he remarked: “Right now preserving any ceasefire should come first.” Conversations around a two-state solution or autonomous Palestinian state seem irrelevant as America-the self-styled protector of peace-is itself opposed. Former President Trump repeatedly stated his opposition to such a government existing independently-they worked against every sustained peace endeavor.”
The prominent Arab analyst continued: “Palestinians seek their own independent country-not just confined within only Gaza or West Bank but across past Palestine territory.” Yet problems persist because “Israel does not aim merely at maintaining borders set after 1948 occupation-it wants Greater Israel,” meaning full conquest covering Palestine along with parts from surrounding Arab states such as Syria lebanon Saudi Arabia Iraq Egypt.” He asserted Tel Aviv seeks absolute control over regional geopolitics reshaping old structures entirely.
Mentioning threats from Tel Aviv towards Iran he clarified: “Both American & Israeli regimes target destroying Iran’s military & nuclear infrastructure specifically – they specialize at war & demolition -not building peace or development.” Vigilance is thus necessary against their designs aiming at dominance throughout our shared region.”
The Hidden agenda Between Tel Aviv And Washington In Gaza
Discussing prospects for prosecuting Israeli leaders on war crime charges Atwan stated:”Tel Aviv intends total annihilation toward Palestinians population.” Echoing Trump’s description that their aim remains turning overwhelmed devastated ‘Gaza into Middle East Rivera’ – essentially refugee land ripe for exploitation.”
“Gaza harbors rich oil & gas reserves,” he added,”and both Netanyahu regime plus Trump’s team intend profits worth hundreds billions USD from these resources stripped through depriving local residents gradually stepping them out.”
“They plan gradual phased implementation starting first via talks on truce then breaking it pretexts wise leading ultimately escape international isolation sanctions,” he concluded.
Trump acts concurrently both safeguarding Israeli interests yet brokering economically handling stakes viewing rough tragedy mainly business prospect regardless human costs involved.”
Region On brink Of new War
To sum up Atwan warned:”Our entire Middle Eastern arena continues perched precariously nearing outbreak approaching new warfare phase rapidly advancing.”
“The current US president is no peacemaker rather an armed-war champion ushered strengthening pro-Israel policies pouring $26 billion funding reinforcing capabilities helping pave paths shining forward future conflicts escalation worldwide impact areas permanently destabilized.”
“Until credible strong regional forces emerge counterbalancing washington-telaviv axis no durable stabilization achievable possibly extending decades even centuries ahead,” he affirmed.”
