Foreign Affairs

Ceasefire in Gaza: Can Washington’s Deal Deliver Lasting Peace or Just Temporary Pause?

By Economics Desk | October 10, 2025

As a fragile ceasefire halts the bloodshed in Gaza, critical questions remain about disarmament, governance, and Israel’s security—issues Washington must address to protect American interests and regional stability.

The recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas marks an uneasy pause in a brutal conflict that has caused immense suffering and instability in the Middle East. But beneath the surface of this diplomatic breakthrough lies a complex web of unresolved challenges that threaten to unravel any hopes for lasting peace. For American policymakers who have invested heavily in this deal, the pressing question is clear: will this ceasefire protect U.S. national security interests and support Israel’s right to defend itself, or merely delay further violence? Is This Ceasefire a Durable Solution or Just a Temporary Truce? Despite President Trump’s...

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