President Trump's ultimatum to Hamas sparked mixed reactions within Israel; while some celebrated potential military action, families of hostages expressed fear of war resuming. Amidst fluctuating dynamics, Hamas released hostages in response to an agreement, prompting Israel to release Palestinian prisoners. Trump, credited for brokering a ceasefire, also supported extreme measures against Gaza's population, proposing resettlement plans that raised concerns about international law violations. Many view his stance as a strategic move to leverage political negotiations and shift responsibility towards Arab states, amidst calls for substantive peace talks.
On one hand, the president is widely credited for pushing the parties to a ceasefire agreement, raising hopes among Israelis who want to see a return of the hostages.
Trump's rhetoric has already damaged international law, publicly proposing the forced displacement of millions of people as a geopolitical solution.
Hamas abided by the agreement and freed three hostages; Israel then released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.
Some suspect this is merely a negotiation ploy that he hopes will pressure Arab states to take responsibility over Gaza.
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