Decent, concerned people have been waiting impatiently for the UN General Assembly to use a ‘Uniting For Peace’ resolution to circumvent the US veto and intervene in Gaza with a protection force. Under this mechanism, when the Security Council is deadlocked, the authority to act passes to the General Assembly where the US has no veto.
But UNGA have dragged their feet and allowed Trump and his Zionist business friends to seize the initiative with a fake peace plan that conceals their main motive, which is to perpetuate Israel’s dominance and profit hugely from designating Gaza and the West Bank as a fantastic development zone under their control.
However, international law says the Palestinians must be allowed to govern their territories — including Gaza’s marine oil and gas field — with whatever help they choose, under UN supervision and not dictated by outsiders like Trump and his band of get-rich property developers. Their “eternal peace” plan is deliberately short on detail, ignores international law, shuts out the Palestinian Authority, bypasses the United Nations, lacks any kind of authorisation from the global community, and reeks of sleaze. None of it acknowledges the Palestinians’ inalienable rights. Trump’s 20-point ‘peace’ plan for Gaza is a cruel hoax.
The US’s track record is one of chronic bias, not least because its QME doctrine guarantees Israel a ‘qualitative military edge’ to ensure the apartheid state always has the upper hand over it neighbours. Until that legislation is repealed no US president or government appointee can be considered an honest broker in Middle East affairs.
Yet here we see Trump abusing his powers and pushing aside the UN in an attempt to take control of the countless lucrative business opportunities thrown up by the Gaza tragedy. How are Donald Trump and a handful of chancers, who include the disgraced Tony Blair, able to usurp UN powers and exploit an appalling situation resulting from the genocidal devastation he himself had a big hand in? This is not an occasion for ‘deals’. It’s time to exercise the Palestinians’ right to freedom strictly in accordance with international law and help them achieve independence.
And what are we to make of demands for Hamas to disarm and take no part in future governance of their country? Under the plan Israel will only withdraw troops (eventually) to the perimeter inside Gaza’s border. So they’ll remain in occupation indefinitely. They already occupy Gaza’s airspace, airwaves and coastal waters, and control all entry points and exits. Their record in honouring ceasefires is abysmal and they are poised to resume their genocidal slaughter on any whim. If you were Hamas would you disarm?
Besides, who governs Palestine is entirely a decision for the Palestinian people. As far as I’m aware, Hamas are still the legitimate, democratically elected government in Gaza. And they are perfectly entitled under international law (and various UN resolutions, for example 3246 and 37/43) to put up armed resistance against any illegal occupier using military force. So is this attempt by Israel and its Western allies to bring about regime change actually lawful? And for balance what about regime change in the genocidal terror state next door?
We saw Trump and Netanyahu holding hands and smirking as they launched their 20-point plan. Trump said Netanyahu had agreed to it — even though Netanyahu has vowed repeatedly that Israel will never allow a Palestinian state to emerge — and Arab countries were onboard. Trump then issued a blood-curdling threat to Hamas that if they didn’t accept his plan within 3 days he would give Israel the green light to carry on with the genocide with himself, presumably, continuing to supply the ammunition. “All HELL, like no one has ever seen before” would be let loose, he said.
So it’s not about freedom for Palestinians, a right they’ve been denied for over a century. Nor are the vile duo aiming to deliver justice for the Palestinians, whose land this is. The more you think about it the clearer it becomes that the ‘peace’ plan is simply a cruel hoax to perpetuate the subjugation of the Palestinians, protect Israel’s dominance and ensure the Zionists’ long-term ambition to create a Greater Israel is finally achieved.
The Trump-Netanyahu partnership and their hand-picked friends are a private club bent on greed and self-aggrandisement. How legally valid is any of that? And is the international community really going to allow such a preposterous scheme to go ahead with the likes of Donald Trump and Tony Blair in charge?
What does the UN say about the “Eternal Peace” plan?
A team of 28 independent human rights experts, appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council, have said they welcome parts of the peace plan such as a permanent ceasefire, rapid release of unlawfully detained persons, an influx of humanitarian aid under United Nations supervision, no forced displacement from Gaza, the withdrawal of Israeli forces and the non-annexation of territory. But they add that these are broadly requirements of international law anyway and shouldn’t depend on a formal peace plan.
The experts warn that other elements of the plan are inconsistent with fundamental rules of international law and the 2024 Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) which demands that Israel ends its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
They list 15 serious objections to Trump’s plan including the following:
Any peace plan must respect the ground rules of international law. The future of Palestine must be in the hands of the Palestinian people – not imposed by outsiders under extreme conditions of duress in yet another scheme to control their destiny.
The United Nations – not Israel or its closest ally – has been identified by the ICJ as the legitimate authority to oversee the end of the occupation and the transition towards a political solution in which the Palestinians’ right of self-determination is fully realised. But there is no provision in the plan for a leading role for the UN, General Assembly or Security Council, or even for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), which is vital to assisting and protecting Palestinians.
The plan does not guarantee the Palestinian right of self-determination as international law requires, and it is subject to vague pre-conditions concerning Gaza’s redevelopment, Palestinian Authority reform, and a “dialogue” between Israel and Palestine. Palestine’s future would thus be at the mercy of decisions by outsiders, not in the hands of Palestinians as international law commands.
The plan also requires more negotiations with Israel, when the Israeli Prime Minister has already declared that Israel would “forcibly resist” statehood. This contradicts the International Court of Justice (ICJ) finding that fulfilling the right of self-determination cannot be conditional on negotiations.
The “temporary his contradicts the International Court of Justice (ICJ) finding that fulfilling the right of self-determination cannot be conditional transitional government” is not representative of Palestinians and even excludes the Palestinian Authority, which further violates self-determination and lacks legitimacy.
Oversight by a “Board of Peace” chaired by the US President is not under United Nations authority or transparent multilateral control, while the US is a deeply partisan supporter of Israel and not an “honest broker”. This proposal is reminiscent of colonial practices and must be rejected.
An “International Stabilisation Force”, outside the control of the Palestinian people and the United Nations as a guarantor, would replace Israeli occupation with a US-led occupation, contrary to Palestinian self-determination.
Partial Israeli occupation continues indefinitely through a “security perimeter” inside Gaza’s borders, which is absolutely unacceptable.
Nothing is said regarding the demilitarisation of Israel, which has committed international crimes against the Palestinians and threatened peace and security in the region through aggression against other countries.
De-radicalisation is imposed on Gaza only, while public incitement to genocide has been dominant rhetoric in Israel.
The plan largely treats Gaza in isolation from the West Bank including East Jerusalem, when these areas must be regarded as a unified Palestinian territory and State. The plan does not address other fundamental issues such as ending illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank (including East Jerusalem), borders, compensation, and refugees.
An “economic development plan” and “special economic zone” could result in illegal foreign exploitation of resources without Palestinian consent.
The International Court of Justice has been crystal clear: conditions cannot be placed on the Palestinian right of self-determination. The Israeli occupation must end immediately, totally and unconditionally, with due reparation made to the Palestinians. But there is no duty on Israel and those who have sustained its illegal attacks in Gaza to compensate Palestinians for illegal war damage.
Accountability and justice are integral to sustainable peace but there is nothing of this in the plan.
All this should have warned nations participating in Trump’s plan to have nothing to do with it. It may deliver a short break in the carnage and an exchange of (some) prisoners but genuine peace is evidently not on Trump’s agenda.
A resolution will soon come before the UN Security Council to authorise and spell out the mission of the proposed International Stabilisation Force and ensure it is properly founded on international law. But will the US agree with that? A refusal (veto) might be the very thing to trigger a ‘Uniting for Peace’ move mentioned above.
Also, there is no mention of restoring Gaza’s airport and seaport which, one would have thought, is essential to the task of reconstruction.
So what exactly did Trump and his special guests sign at the peace summit at Sharm el-Sheikh on 13 October?
The Trump Declaration for Enduring Peace and Prosperity
Presidential Memoranda
October 13, 2025
We, the undersigned, welcome the truly historic commitment and implementation by all parties to the Trump Peace Agreement, ending more than two years of profound suffering and loss — opening a new chapter for the region defined by hope, security, and a shared vision for peace and prosperity.
We support and stand behind President Trump’s sincere efforts to end the war in Gaza and bring lasting peace to the Middle East. Together, we will implement this agreement in a manner that ensures peace, security, stability, and opportunity for all peoples of the region, including both Palestinians and Israelis.
We understand that lasting peace will be one in which both Palestinians and Israelis can prosper with their fundamental human rights protected, their security guaranteed, and their dignity upheld.
We affirm that meaningful progress emerges through cooperation and sustained dialogue, and that strengthening bonds among nations and peoples serves the enduring interests of regional and global peace and stability.
We recognize the deep historical and spiritual significance of this region to the faith communities whose roots are intertwined with the land of the region — Christianity, Islam, and Judaism among them. Respect for these sacred connections and the protection of their heritage sites shall remain paramount in our commitment to peaceful coexistence.
We are united in our determination to dismantle extremism and radicalization in all its forms. No society can flourish when violence and racism is normalized, or when radical ideologies threaten the fabric of civil life. We commit to addressing the conditions that enable extremism and to promoting education, opportunity, and mutual respect as foundations for lasting peace.
We hereby commit to the resolution of future disputes through diplomatic engagement and negotiation rather than through force or protracted conflict. We acknowledge that the Middle East cannot endure a persistent cycle of prolonged warfare, stalled negotiations, or the fragmentary, incomplete, or selective application of successfully negotiated terms. The tragedies witnessed over the past two years must serve as an urgent reminder that future generations deserve better than the failures of the past.
We seek tolerance, dignity, and equal opportunity for every person, ensuring this region is a place where all can pursue their aspirations in peace, security, and economic prosperity, regardless of race, faith, or ethnicity.
We pursue a comprehensive vision of peace, security, and shared prosperity in the region, grounded in the principles of mutual respect and shared destiny.
In this spirit, we welcome the progress achieved in establishing comprehensive and durable peace arrangements in the Gaza Strip, as well as the friendly and mutually beneficial relationship between Israel and its regional neighbors. We pledge to work collectively to implement and sustain this legacy, building institutional foundations upon which future generations may thrive together in peace.
We commit ourselves to a future of enduring peace.
Donald J. Trump
President of the United States of America
Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
President of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani
Emir of the State of Qatar
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
President of the Republic of Türkiye
Only 3 of the 193 members states of the United Nations were invited to attend. Hamas and Israel were both absent. Sheer woffle and it was signed only by Trump, El-Sisi, Al-Thani and Erdogan. How representative was this charade? How legally valid?
Where does this leave the near-universal pledge to recognise Palestinian statehood (and make it happen)?
Trump and some of his allies seem totally ignorant of their solemn duty to recognise Palestinian statehood. Fortunately, UN Resolution 37/43 of December 1982 is there to help. It comprehensively re-affirms previous resolutions and treaties on the universal right to self-determination and the speedy granting of independence to colonial countries and peoples in order to provide an effective guarantee that human rights may be observed. Note the words “speedy granting”. Palestinians have been kept waiting for over 100 years for an effective guarantee of their human rights.
And 37/43 considers that denying the Palestinian people their inalienable rights to self-determination, sovereignty, independence and return to Palestine, and the repeated acts of aggression by Israel against the peoples of the region, constitute a serious threat to international peace and security. It strongly condemns those Governments that do not recognise the right to self-determination and independence of all peoples still under colonial and foreign domination and alien subjugation, notably the Palestinian people.
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