Israel defies Trump’s peace plan as it escalates deadly attacks on Gaza

Core Impact Points

• Israel has intensified its military operations in Gaza, killing at least 26 Palestinians, including women and children, in the past weekend.
• The US-backed peace plan is under threat as Israel's government has imposed stringent new conditions, including the total disarmament of Hamas, which Hamas has agreed to limit under international oversight.
• The Israeli government's stance is seen as a tactical maneuver to stall the agreement and avoid a public clash with the US, ahead of the Israeli general elections in October.
• The Palestinian leadership is under no illusions about the US bias and is working to maintain communication and prevent Washington from providing a green light for Israel to destroy Gaza.
• The diplomatic process is stalled, and trust in the US role as an honest mediator continues to erode, with the Palestinian leadership seeking to neutralize the US from being a full partner with Israel.
• The humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire, with the continued bombardment and siege exacerbating the already dire conditions, and the Palestinian leadership is working to relieve the population and rebuild infrastructure and schools.