Critics Debunk Gaza Peace Plan as Arab-Muslim Leadership Faces Failure Amid Ongoing Conflict

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have introduced a 20-point Gaza Peace Plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza, but the plan faces significant criticism for lacking a logical framework to end the conflict, ensure the release of hostages, restore humanitarian supplies, and hold perpetrators accountable for alleged crimes against humanity. Critics, including Prof. Norman Finkelstein, argue that the plan effectively uses genocide to pursue peace and fails to engage all parties involved in the conflict, particularly Hamas, which remains a key obstacle. Netanyahu has indicated that Israeli Defense Forces will maintain a presence in Gaza, contradicting Trump's assumption that Gaza would be free of Israeli occupation, highlighting internal inconsistencies. Meanwhile, the Trump administration promises humanitarian aid and a pathway to Palestinian self-determination, with Netanyahu publicly backing the initiative, though skepticism persists about its viability given historical tensions. Separately, the U.S. is proposing a special economic zone in southern Lebanon aimed at incentivizing the disarmament of Hezbollah through economic development tied to security guarantees, though the plan's success is uncertain given Lebanon’s complex political and security environment. A webinar hosted by the Jewish Policy Center plans to discuss the broad implications of Trump’s Middle East plan, reflecting ongoing international interest and debate over the proposal.