Middle East Affairs

Trump’s Gaza Ceasefire Plan Faces Daunting Hurdles Amid Persistent Regional Instability

By Economics Desk | January 15, 2026

Trump’s ambitious Gaza ceasefire plan enters a critical phase fraught with uncertainty, as entrenched Hamas resistance and regional skepticism threaten sustained peace and reconstruction.

The latest announcement from the White House signals a shift into the second phase of President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire initiative—a bold attempt to restore stability in a region long undermined by conflict and chaos. Yet beneath the hopeful rhetoric, this effort confronts formidable obstacles that reflect the deep-rooted challenges threatening America’s quest for lasting peace in the Middle East. How Realistic Is Disarming Hamas and Rebuilding Gaza? Trump’s ceasefire plan, championed by his Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff, envisions a transitional Palestinian governing committee entrusted with everyday administration under American oversight. The ambitious blueprint approved by the U.N. Security Council...

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