Documents obtained by POLITICO reveal that Trump administration officials are concerned about the difficulties in implementing the Gaza peace deal between Israel and Hamas, particularly regarding security and governance.
WASHINGTON — Some Trump administration officials are concerned that the Gaza peace deal between Israel and Hamas could falter due to difficulties implementing its core provisions, according to a report from POLITICO.
The warning comes from private documents presented during a two-day symposium for U.S. Central Command and the Civil-Military Coordination Center in southern Israel.
The documents, viewed by U.S. officials and representatives from NGOs and private firms like RAND, highlight uncertainties over deploying an International Stabilization Force and transitioning from Phase 1 of the plan — including a ceasefire and prisoner release — to Phase 2, which includes Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawals, and governance reforms.
“This is an enormous endeavor and you need sustained, high-level attention,” said David Schenker, former assistant secretary of State for the Middle East, emphasizing the complexity of implementing the plan.
The materials also outline the destruction in Gaza, ongoing Israeli-Hamas tensions, and logistical challenges for aid delivery. The documents note that many countries would only contribute troops with a U.N. mandate, and that the Palestinian Authority and Israel disagree on governance roles.
State Department spokesperson Eddie Vasquez said, “From the moment President Trump announced his 20 Point Plan, there has been an avalanche of ideas, suggestions, and proposals from dozens of countries and NGOs… The Trump administration will continue to uphold the ceasefire and effectively implement President Trump’s 20 Point Plan.”
While the documents underscore the administration’s concerns, they also suggest a commitment to the peace agreement and significant U.S. involvement in Gaza’s security and economic reconstruction.