Behind the Gaza Talks: Will U.S. Peace Plans Protect American Interests or Endanger Them?

In the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Israeli and Hamas officials are engaging in indirect negotiations over a U.S.-brokered peace plan for Gaza. At first glance, this effort might appear as a hopeful step toward ending violence. However, when viewed through the lens of America First principles—national sovereignty and security—the situation reveals unsettling risks that Washington must not ignore. Is Washington Prioritizing Peace or Empowering Terror? The negotiations focus on a ceasefire's initial phase, including an Israeli partial withdrawal and the exchange of hostages held by Hamas for Palestinian prisoners detained in Israel. While humanitarian concerns such as hostage releases...