Egypt, US Discuss Gaza Ceasefire Proposal Amid Rising Casualties

The Trump administration is reportedly crafting a decade-long plan to rebuild Gaza, transforming it into a hub for tourism and manufacturing through the Gaza Reconstitution, Economic Acceleration and Transformation Trust (GREAT Trust), which involves relocating the local population to temporary 'Humanitarian Transit Areas.' This plan, coordinated by the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, aims to replace the current UN-led aid system but faces criticism over forced relocations and humanitarian concerns amid escalating violence and Israeli military restrictions. Meanwhile, a severe humanitarian crisis unfolds with one in four Gazans facing starvation and over 300,000 children at risk, triggering massive global protests demanding a ceasefire, contrasting with government paralysis and continued support for Israel's military actions. Egypt's Foreign Minister condemned Israel's rejection of an Arab-mediated ceasefire and prisoner swap proposal, stressing ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the bloodshed and secure the release of hostages, while Israel continues its military campaign and plans to seize Gaza City. Israeli publisher Amos Schocken argues that the Netanyahu government is perpetrating a new Nakba by forcibly displacing Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank to annex territory and expand settlements, emphasizing that peace requires establishing a Palestinian state. Adding to the complexity, analysis suggests Israel's military campaign is unlikely to succeed due to widespread Gazan support for Hamas and deep-rooted militancy, highlighting the challenges in achieving lasting peace without addressing the underlying political realities.